Complete let down and waste of time. - Anonymous employee AlphaGraphics Employee Review

1.0
Jul 15, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Not much, honestly. Small team of 6 people, decent variety of work, and okay hours.

Cons

Pay was insulting low for doing 2 roles but I gave it a shot anyway, number of programs to be used on 1 job was beyond redundant and wasted a ton of time and money and caused additional confusion. 1/2 of the other programs were just ridiculous and made very little difference in print quality. On top of that I received no time off for being a new full time employee, and print manager had a major ego and acted like he owned the place and got impatient with everything and everyone, constantly gave everyone major attitude depending on mood. I was told that I would be given time and assistance to learn and adjust to the new job (due to me being a slow learner, and having to learn multiple new programs/processes that were not listed in the job-post, and the fact I was being made to do multiple roles) by both the print and production managers who assured me up and down things would work out. But they ended up completely lying to my face and then cowardly laid me off by leaving early and having their higher-up do the dirty work for them without so much as a conversation or talking to me at all, or giving me time to look elsewhere. Unbelievable. Instead both of them thought is was completely acceptable to side-blind me with zero respect or human decency and their reasoning was insanely hypocritical that I told the hire up that I had physical watch identical mistakes be made on their end when they tried showing me the correct way. It was a complete joke. Long story short, do not apply here. You are underpaid and basically a scapegoat for every issue that arrises. The managers there act like they care but its all complete and utter garbage. I was appalled by their lack of patience and basic professionalism. They made judgments and calls and only a few were actually accurate. They rest they turned a blind eye to and didn’t really care about my outcome.

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Pros

Working as a Graphic Designer at AlphaGraphics was a positive experience overall. One of the biggest advantages was having direct access to the CEO and leadership team, which made communication straightforward and allowed ideas and solutions to move quickly. The environment is fast paced and driven by real production demands, giving designers exposure to a wide variety of projects and practical problem solving. While the pace is steady, deadlines were generally reasonable and achievable. As with most print shops, occasional last minute emergencies happen, but they are considered part of the industry rather than the exception. Overall, AlphaGraphics is a good fit for designers who enjoy a hands on environment, working closely with production, and being involved in both creative and operational aspects of the business.

Cons

The main challenge is the level of multitasking required. If you prefer focusing on a single project at a time, you may find the environment demanding. Some situations require the entire team to come together to solve production or operational issues, which means stepping away from the computer and assisting in other areas of the business for a few hours when needed. Flexibility and a team first mindset are important to succeed in this role.

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