Artsy Reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(198 total reviews)
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Jeffrey Yin

72% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Artsy has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 198 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Artsy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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198 reviews
3.0
11 Mar 2018

Not for cynics

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Most positions seem to benefit from a relaxed attitude towards long hours and the company is vocal about not promoting presenteeism. There is an effort to support work/life balance. Regular food perks & above-standard private healthcare. Better personal IT set-up than I've ever previously experienced.

Cons

An unnatural focus on positivity and a relentless cycle of formalised peer feedback. Despite regular calls to 'be your true yourself' - the reality is very much the opposite. Maintaining company vibe is prioritised over individual development or contributions. Many inexperienced staff hired into the same positions as those with more experience; little planning around career advancement. Middle & senior management too often blame lack of planning or poor internal communication on being a start-up.

3.0
15 Apr 2026

Friendly workplace with room for stronger leadership

Anonymous employee
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Pros

On the positive side, Artsy offers a very relaxed work environment, which can make day-to-day life feel low-pressure and flexible. The hybrid structure is also a strong benefit, allowing for a good balance between working from home and coming into the office. Colleagues are generally friendly and pleasant to work with, which helps create an enjoyable social atmosphere despite some of the broader organizational challenges.

Cons

The team is largely in the 25–35 age range, but what stands out is that many managers have been there for 8–10 years and haven’t worked anywhere else. This creates a bit of an echo chamber, where there’s limited perspective from outside the company and not much evolution in how things are done. Engagement across teams is quite low. A lot of people seem checked out, and there isn’t much effort from management to change that. Managers, in my experience, don’t appear particularly invested in their teams’ development or wellbeing. One of the more difficult aspects is that a lot of decisions and opportunities seem to revolve around favoritism rather than merit. This makes it hard to feel motivated or recognized for your work. Overall, it might suit someone early in their career who prefers a more relaxed environment, but if you’re looking for strong leadership, professional growth, and a merit-based culture, this probably isn’t the place.

1.0
14 Apr 2025

Please HR stop with the fake reviews...

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible time off is respected most times good salary

Cons

The contrast between the 1-star and 5-star reviews speaks volumes. Many of the 5-star posts include "cons" that are oddly phrased to still sound positive — a clear sign of spin rather than substance. It’s disappointing to see what feels like an effort to dilute genuine feedback. Artsy, if transparency is truly and still a core value, it should be practiced — not just promoted.

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