Don't do it - werkgeversreview Design bij AKQA

1,0
29 jun 2016
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Some of the people I worked with were nice utside of work. Most were less nice at work, because working here means you have to have an attitude. Location was pretty nice I guess, if that matters.

Minpunten

The Amsterdam office only has one thing going for it. The name. Everybody seem SO proud of being part of AKQA and have an attitude about them, especially senior management. During my time there I questioned what I was doing there the whole time and if it was worth my time (late nights, weekends etc). No good work ever came out from any of the teams. I wonder if they even reflect on this themselves, because wether you like awards or not... this office is getting NONE. ZERO recognition yet we were all worked like slaves because the CD or whoever thought they were on the right track. Which they obviously weren't since it was all garbage. I learned to work hard and fast, but other than that I regret wasting my time at this place so much. It's time I'll never get back and a big black hole in my portfolio.

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5,0
13 mrt 2026
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Pluspunten

solid people, remote work, good work

Minpunten

company is a little lost at the moment. struggling with profitability

4,0
7 mei 2026
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Pluspunten

AKQA is a great line-item for your resumé. You'll work with excellent talent, and will (likely) get to work on some exciting things.

Minpunten

A lot of changes in the organization lead to a tangible decline following its acquisition by WPP. The "spark" that comes with a talented and exciting independent agency was noticeably lost – it began functioning more and more as a cog in a machine, leading to a lot of talented leadership leaving behind the Founder, as well as the loss of valuable clients. Limited transparency in career roadmaps and growth opportunities. Low pay considering the size of the organization (and its clients), no transparency regarding pay increase/bonus (if you get one at all). All things considered, if you're thinking about joining AKQA, I would (currently) approach it as a stepping stone in your career rather than a long-term home.

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