Studio Intern - Studio Intern Marques Almeida Employee Review

Not a single positive can be said about my tenure at Marques Almeida.

Epitome of a horrid unprofessional working environment created and contrived from very close-knit immature management who comprise of the 2 owners and close friends & family of owners who seek to actively bully, intimidate, alienate and on many occasions terminate employment of anyone who dares to constructively challenge the business strategy or plans or in any way outshines any single member of management. I experienced and partook in 4 employment tribunal cases relating to unfair dismissal or unethical treatment to staff and I tool was told upon exiting the company after a short tenure by a HR consultant that management unsuccessfully sought my dismissal on 3 occasions for essentially doing my job and inadvertently outshining management. Profoundly profoundly disturbed by my short tenure as are many of have since left this shambolic disordered and wretched design-led company . Avoid at all costs to avoid a immense career set back that certainly in my experience, will blemish your cv.

Clothing allowance, birthdays off, summer hours

Blame culture, work efforts go unnoticed, back stabbing and two face behaviour sadly. A lot of communication and tasks are delegated with via whatsapp on your personal phone number which become very annoying. It's a small company so be prepared to do numerous of tasks outside your job role including; taking out the rubbish and carrying heavy boxes up 4 flights of stairs. Directors communication style was very passive aggressive. The feeling of being watched 24/7 is uncomfortable. Manager most times was non supportive and constantly wants to please the CEO's no matter the circumstance. Cool brand, but overall very unorganised place to work.