Question 1

Is DreamWorks Animation a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

DreamWorks Animation has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 773 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at DreamWorks Animation to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DreamWorks Animation have been left by employees working as Department Technical Director, Visual Development Artist and Technical Director.

Question 2

Does DreamWorks Animation pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DreamWorks Animation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DreamWorks Animation. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at DreamWorks Animation?

Accepted Answer

85% of DreamWorks Animation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated DreamWorks Animation 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at DreamWorks Animation?

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Production Coordinator (26), Technical Director (25), Intern (22), Software Engineer (20), Production Assistant (19), Animator (16), Department Technical Director (14), Production Supervisor (11), Coordinator (10), Visual Development Artist (10), Administrative Assistant (7), Senior Software Engineer (7), 3D Animator (6), Executive Assistant (6), Manager (6)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at DreamWorks Animation according to real employee reviews?

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"The people were great and very open." ((in 106 reviews)); "Great culture and environment if you want to work in the entertainment/animation bussiness" ((in 62 reviews)); "free food and movie premiers" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great location/ campus is beautiful" ((in 54 reviews)); "Free breakfast and lunch and many small perks such as movie screenings and release parties." ((in 47 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at DreamWorks Animation according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay especially for entry level positions." ((in 58 reviews)); "Low salary compared to competitors in the animation space; lack of training/clear pipeline to improve skills" ((in 24 reviews)); "Massive layoffs with potentially more coming." ((in 20 reviews)); "One of the worst downsides of being at DWA is poor management communication." ((in 15 reviews)); "No stock options, below average compensation (as it usually is with this industry)." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about DreamWorks Animation layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DreamWorks Animation layoffs and their outlook for job security at DreamWorks Animation in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed DreamWorks Animation locations?

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Glendale, Redwood City, Los Angeles, Burbank, New York, Mesa, San Francisco, American Fork, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Amazonia, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, California City, Bell Gardens, Culver City, Pasadena, Santa Monica, South Pasadena, San Diego, San Jose, Drexel Hill, Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte C H, Hollywood, Florida, Flo, Redwood Shores, Texas

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