FastSigns Account Manager/Graphic Designer reviews

Overall atmosphere really depends on the franchise owner, which constitutes a varying work environment from shop to shop. My experience was unfavorable; the employees at the family-run shop were downright miserable every day, would often hide-out to pass time without assisting with the workload, and (including the owner) were very easily prone to temper tantrums. Family issues were sometimes brought into the workplace and friendly, casual communication seemed near-impossible. Overall, it just really seemed like no one wanted to work there, which created a bland, miserable atmosphere with very low morale. Aside from the environment, the pay-scale was rather low for one with a degree in Graphic Design (especially considering there were no benefits), there was barely any room for advancement, and the hours were horrendous.

No HR so if you get stuck with bad managers there is basically nothing you can do about it. My manager is sexist and told me (a woman) that I should only answer the phone if everyone else is already on calls. When he bought the business he had absolutely no knowledge about the business and still months later he doesn't even understand the materials or basic sign shop stuff, even though I have been there for less time than him I have been able to quickly pick up all aspects of the job from writing estimates, to printing and production....it's really not that hard to figure out. My managers adjust the time clock every week so even if I don't take an hour lunch they adjust my hours that I took an hour lunch, so basically they are not paying me for a lot of the work I do every week. This is probably the worst job I have ever had because of the management. I tried to get in touch with corporate but they make it almost impossible to find out how to do that on their website and of course management doesn't provide any of that information.