Does Reel FX pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Reel FX employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Reel FX. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Reel FX?

97% of Reel FX employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Reel FX 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Reel FX?

Lighting Artist (10) , 3D Animator (8) , Technical Director (8) , Artist (6) , CFX Artist (6) , Production Coordinator (6) , 3D Artist (4) , Animator (4) , Render Wrangler (4) , (3) , Modeler (3) , Production Assistant (3) , Senior CFX Artist (3) , 3D Modeler (2) , FX Artist (2)

What are the pros of working at Reel FX according to real employee reviews?

"Great environment and coworkers!" ((in 13 reviews)); "They have excellent work and friendly culture." ((in 7 reviews)); "There are very talented employees who are willing to mentor junior employees." ((in 5 reviews)); "I thought it had a good work/life balance" ((in 4 reviews)); "good work environment and boss" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Reel FX according to real employee reviews?

"Extra Work / Low Pay" ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management, however, is incredibly shady." ((in 10 reviews)); "This is on top of already low salaries to begin with." ((in 7 reviews)); "Company had to cut extra costs by eliminating socials and has frequent layoffs" ((in 7 reviews)); "Senior management is a really tight clique and no one is allowed in." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Reel FX layoffs in 2026?

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

Reel FX reviews

4.2

97% would recommend to a friend

(161 total reviews)

Steve O'Brien

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Senior management

Reel FX has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 161 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Reel FX employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

161 reviews

3.0

Mar 24, 2016

Designer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Work Environment Great people

Cons

Long hours limited mobility to new positions

2.0

Mar 8, 2016

Great Talent and People, But don't expect promise and growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very Talented People Nice environment with no walls attached, Deep Ellum is Great fun spot Most people are very friendly and helpful to needs Company sometimes holds events for employees and special talks Benefits the works Great place to start and learn the ins and outs

Cons

Obviously no overtime pay Supervisors forget when you need help, especially when you are new and want help. They will try to get you to work late and on weekends without trying to ask you flat out. Promise that people can move up to better positions, but long hours and quota filling doesn't mean anything. if you aren't in the cool club or aren't with the higher talent you won't get anywhere. Staff position doesn't mean a thing, you are another contract like everyone else. no security Minimum wage start out / better off contracting

5.0

Feb 24, 2016

Love it! Environment is SO me!

Sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training and experience in all fields of the studio and major room for growth. This job exposes you to so much in the entertainment business.

Cons

I cannot say I have any yet. Leadership is focused on the right goals and everyone works together it accomplish them.

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