Worst Management I've Ever Seen - Production Artist Impress Ink Employee Review

1.0
9 Nov 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Most of the people working here are really laid back and easy to get along with.

Cons

The owner of this shop has no ability to communicate and no sense of professionalism. Instructions for everything are vague and poorly-stated, but he will get angry if you ask for clarification. If anything ever goes wrong -which it always does- he will find a reason to blame you, even if it makes no sense. If you try to defend yourself then you're just making "justifications". Every single issue will be handled publicly and in front of the whole office. The owner spends most of his time berating his employees for not being able to read his mind. One of his employees has worked there for over a decade and gets the exact same treatment. There's no sense of human decency or respect. Furthermore, the work hours are inconsistent and misleading. The owner pays everyone salary because he expects 9-10 hour days with little to no break. Most people are lucky to get 15 minutes in, arrive early, and stay late. Many of the artists are forced to take their work home with them. There are no benefits, and for the workload, you will not be making very much per hour. At the time I arrived, there was only one artist working and he had been there for just over a year. It's very telling to me that this company can't hold on to an art team. Nobody wants to work here long term.

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5.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve learned a lot during my time at Impress Ink and have been able to sharpen my skills in sales, customer service, apparel production, and creative problem-solving. The company moves fast, so there are always opportunities to learn something new and improve. The coworkers are also a big plus; supportive, helpful, and easy to work with. Overall, it’s been a great environment for growth and gaining hands-on experience in the custom apparel and printing industry.

Cons

Not much to complain about.

4.0
24 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Lots of variety in projects, working with different small businesses and clients from all backgrounds -Really rewarding to see your designs come to life in real-world settings like uniforms, merch, and events -Fun, supportive coworkers who care deeply about delivering for the client -The owner genuinely cares about the team, celebrates birthdays, and organizes company outings -Positive, down-to-earth atmosphere across the whole team, including the production crew

Cons

-The workload can become overwhelming, especially when client demands are high and there’s pressure to say yes to everything -Fast-paced and high demand—burnout is possible if you don’t set boundaries or manage expectations

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