Top Draw Animation
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    2.9(14 ratings)
    Career development
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    Benefits & perks
    2.1(14 ratings)
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    Working environment
    3.1(14 ratings)
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    3.5(2 ratings)
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    3.0
    Background Layout Artist
    May 2024
    Pasig City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Starting your career in the animation industry is good in this company. Staying for a long time is questionable and might not be sustainable.
    The good thingsGood for starters. Very good seniors.
    The challengesIrregular projects, Basic salary can be removed, Pressure achieving the quota depending on the assigned project. One can be transferred to another project without supervision. Low salary.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Training Consultant
    Feb 2024
    Pasig City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Challenging because I came in when the change was happening but overall it was a meaningful one for me since the change brought about improvement in the working condition in the studio.
    The good thingsNow under a new management. Recently acquired and employed management experts. There is a new group called People Experience Team. Structured learning is in place to develop one's full potential as an artist. If one is up to improving craft, this is the right studio to go to.
    The challengesThere are still changes that are being implemented. Negative feedback from those who are not open to changes.
    3.0
    Rank and File Officer
    Mar 2023
    Pasig City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Cool Place to Work.. But Better Listen to People
    The good thingsCool place to work with. We had nights wherein there's a band who can play in the canteen. There's also a pool there people can play. It's also not that strict with office attire. I liked the discipline of the operations team -- PA, directors and artists. They get the job done.
    The challengesI think the management is out of touch, especially for project and freelance based workers. They need to listen more. Better compensation.
    1.0
    Animator
    Oct 2020
    Pasig City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Their FREE TRAINING is NOT FREE AT ALL!
    The good thingsThe good things are the good directors and nice dining area.
    The challengesWorking overnight. No holiday pays. Pandemic stop the basic salary.
    3.0
    Layout artist
    Jul 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Fun to work with top directors, good teammates and great projects.
    The good thingsI had fun working for Tom and Jerry tv series world class show.
    The challengesModerate over time depending on the project.
    1.0
    Animator
    Jul 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    No aid given to their people in times of Pandemic
    The good thingsGood stepping stone if you want to be animator but expect the lowest rate if you came from being trainee.
    The challengesThey supposedly giving basic salaries for their artists. But since the lockdown, and their artists are working from home, the management remove the basic salary. This means that even you're working from home, you will not receive the basic salary, just the output-salary. Which is wrong.
    4.0
    IT staff
    Feb 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    New management everything now is good
    The good thingsDayshift, weekends off, OT sometimes
    The challengesDepends on you
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    IT Service Support Staff
    Feb 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Relax IT Environment Sometimes Challenging
    The good thingsGood schedule, 8am to 5pm, 10am to 7pm, and 1pm to 10pm, depending on what will be given to you. Weekends off You will learn more in the IT field Work-Life balance
    The challengesSome managers and those in higher position, sometimes load of works and required OT.
    5.0
    IT Staff/Technical Support
    Feb 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Challenging and not strict for IT
    The good thingsYou will learn more in the IT field, very relaxing environment but sometimes load of works depending on the users to support.
    The challengesSometimes load of works and required OT.
    3.0
    Scene Assembler/Digital Layout Artist
    Sep 2019
    Pasig City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    The good things
    The good thingsI really learned a lot. specifically the training's they provided. workloads are heavy as a Layout Artist but shows tend to run out for a few months leading to a few months of down time. but their basic compensation is enough to keep you barely afloat. Take the training very seriously and take notes if needed, it will really help you really well enhancing your skills. You can really make good money if you're fast and efficient enough. speed is not the only way of making good money here. fixups is also a hindrance to the entire workflow if not efficient enough which affects your output(=salary).
    The challengesThe bad things. despite of how I like(okayish) working here, there are things that needs to be improved. morale is essential in the workforce, and if your artists are not motivated enough, well you get what you pay for. Management is improving as I have heard, but every artist needs a workplace that actually cares for their artists specifically on the medical care specially when their people tend to spend huge overtimes. and financial compensations(overtime pays) for all employees really help boost their morale. and last of all. per second/piece really needs improvement to be competent to other studios that pays more(with or without basic pay) I'd highly recommend you to my friends if only mentioned things are present. but for now. I'd say no.
    1.0
    Digital Scene Assembly Artist
    Jul 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    The price is not right for your stress level. Not recommended if you need to make a living.
    The good thingsI learned so much from scratch.
    The challengesDeadlines, overtime without pay, heavy workloads without appreciation.
    2.0
    flash animator
    Jun 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    best to work if you are a veteran in animation
    The good thingsbest directors and projects
    The challengesimpossible deadlines, and poor management. you will not earn much if you just starting out
    3.0
    Animator
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I enjoy animating, but i never had a work life balance.
    The good thingsI learned a lot from the directors.
    The challengesWeekly delivery and tons of workload.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Animator Trainee
    Feb 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    ... it was a learning experience
    The good thingsWorkplace and facilities
    The challengesFor people who aspire to apply for Animator positions, make sure you already have a solid background in animation. Their training is very confusing especially for beginners and artists that don't have a proper background and adequate skills in drawing and animation. Considering the animators are the backbone of this company, the compensation is very poor.
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