No Communication is Toxic! - Anonymous employee AlphaGraphics Employee Review

1.0
Oct 21, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Worked for several Alphagraphic franchises and loved the team spirit and social atmosphere. Alphagraphics has a reputation for high quality and customer satisfaction at competitive prices. A business I would recommend to anyone.

Cons

Poor and toxic management. Lots of confusion in the work place. Communication started off well with daily production meetings. But as the business grew quickly the lack of consistency grew as well. Confusion was generated by mismanagement of priority in the work flow with no ownership to who was the managing the work. Worst part was supervisor criticism of work and ignorance. Distrusted their employees judgement despite multiple years of experience.

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Cons

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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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