Embark Studios Reviews

Projects pivot frequently without much warning. Short deadlines will pop up and move at the last minute. Production process has changed several times and is still not understood. Lack of clarity on project goals, across all projects. Lack of communication between departments and little to no producers. Staff retention and churn is proving problematic. Lack of professional development structure. Cliquey company culture. No bonuses until the company turns a profit and bonus structure is unexplained. No shares being distributed or share scheme. Top down development approach. Opaque company structure.

The management and production structure is rapidly driving away talent. There is no framework for role growth or promotions. The only way to get promoted is to leave the company. Salary raises do not meet inflation, and bonuses are nonexistent. Managers have no interest in being managers, and many do not have any 1:1s or professional development conversations with their reports. Employees are pushed to the fringes if they "don't fit in" by voicing opinions management doesn't like. They will make it clear you aren't welcome by offering minisule salary increases and assigning mundane tasks until you leave. If you don't gel with the cliquey EA/DICE leadership group, you will not feel comfortable here. Production process is very messy, direction changes rapidly and often.