Velir Studios reviews

3.0

49% would recommend to a friend

(73 total reviews)

Dave Valliere

60% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Velir Studios has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Velir Studios 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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73 reviews
5.0
Oct 2, 2019

Great people, clients, and enivonment

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Pros

Velir is a place that brings people together through the lens of solving complex digital challenges for our clients. It's the people that make Velir thrive. Like any agency, we have seen turnover both in core contributors as well as leadership that have made some years challenging. However, there still remains a consistent group from both groups that are dedicated to making Velir successful. Having spent 5+ years there myself, I'd like to consider myself one of those people dedicated to making Velir a great place to work. The passion for doing amazing work within our teams is what makes Velir such an exciting place to work. Together we are able to break down large complex digital problems and find innovative solutions. For many of our clients, we are doing things that no one else is doing, breaking barriers and paving the way with AI, digital interactions, education, and human centered design. Our client base is diverse, and more often than not, mission driven. The culture at Velir is another aspect to be proud of. It is inclusive, fun, and rewarding with many perks and benefits. Managers are understanding and flexible. The location , right in Davis Square, is hands down one of the most fun neighborhoods to finish your work day and walk around, or to take a stroll through during lunch. All in all, its been a pleasure working at Velir. I hope to keep that going, and welcome anyone interested in joining our team to check out the website and job board.

Cons

Transparency was a small issue a few years ago, but I feel that has been remedied with monthly all staff meetings, a Client Services reboot, and solid communication from People Operations.

5.0
Sep 16, 2019

I love my job!

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Pros

I've been working at Velir for about a year and I can honestly say that I love my job. Velir is a special place, the company has been around for almost 20 years and has a lot of depth. Team members, managers and leaders care about each other and the work that they do. In an industry filled with challenges, teams focus on solutions and delivering the best product possible. The client list is what attracted me to Velir, being a part of an agency that has a heart and works with clients that make a difference in this world. The benefits are generous, and the company invests in professional development and the culture. I'm grateful to be a part of this team.

Cons

Some of the glassdoor reviews from years past do not represent the company that I work for today.

4.0
Jun 20, 2018

Great Dev Shop

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Pros

- Great atmosphere in the office - Good location in Davis Square - Intelligent and hard working peers - Great place to learn development best practices - Flexible schedule - Decent benefits and perks - Good work life balance on most projects

Cons

- Frequent project under-estimation. Estimation is more based on what clients want to hear rather than actual scope and real data - Some departments (QA and BSAs especially) are under-staffed leading to severely over-worked employees on some projects - Work experiences can be very different depending on the project you're working on

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Velir Studios Response
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Thanks for your review! We are so glad you had a positive experience as a Velir employee. We appreciate your advice; the senior management is in the process of making several changes to our estimation, contracting and staffing to ensure that all projects are staffed appropriately, are profitable and we maintain work life balance.
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