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DreamWorks Animation was an excellent place to work. We were always busy and always working on films that we knew were entertaining and would give the audience the best possible movie-going experience. 
Management at DWA is supportive of the employees in a way that I haven't experienced at other companies. From the free lunch and breakfast to the supportive environment, it's a great place to be.
Most of my co-workers are supportive as well. The culture of collaboration that has been created here allows for employees to get along well with each other and not feel like they're in competition with each other.
The hardest part of the job is living up to the standard every day that has been set. Sometimes we can become victims of our own success, and maintaining that level of excellence consistently is always a challenge.
The most enjoyable part of the job is the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world's most talented artists on a daily basis.

My day is spent doing 2 things : Making life easier and smoother for our CEO and assisting our team by removing obstacles and taking care of administrative tasks so they can focus on more important matters.

My co-workers are an amazing team of talented men and women who are solely focused on creating an amazing product. The level of collaboration is high - the environment is stressful and quick paced and juggling conflicting priorities is a constant.

The hardest part of the job is simply keeping all the balls in the air - which at times are many -and to deal with the ebb and flow of stress that can be felt from time to time.

What I love best about my job is the constant ability to make some one else's day, to make a difference in the lives of my colleagues by small and meaningful things and I greatly enjoy being the "go to' person for our team. I appreciate the conversations I have daily with them, I do my best to assist them.

DreamWorks Animation Studios is one of the best places to work.  Free lunches everyday?  YES.  Free parking?  Yes.  Great people?  Yes.  Learning opportunities?  But of course!  The creative environment is fun and inspirational, and every person I have met just loves their job and the DreamWorks company.  And I don't blame them.  Who doesn't love working in animated features?  With giant release parties and great outdoor space for taking a quick coffee break, grabbing some dessert or getting lunch with a friend, it's a beautiful campus at which to make heartfelt children's films.  I only I could work there full-time now that my internship has come to an end!

DreamWorks TV (DWTV) has some of the most talented animators, lighters and creative writers you could ever ask for. Working as a Desktop Support Analyst among such creative people was always as fun as it was rewarding. The hardest part of the job were the times we would have to relocate dozens of users over a weekend. The most enjoyable part of the job was being able to work alongside like-minded individuals who respected one another, shared ideas and methodologies, and wielded a great sense of humor. It was also fun to participate in wrap parties and new movie screenings. Once a year DWTV hosted "Movie Under the Stars." This is a night where all employees and their guests got together at the Feature Animation campus for a huge picnic and watched a classic movie on a big outdoor screen.

Working at DreamWorks Animation overall  was a good experience, but don't expect to be paid what you're worth or have job security. Pros - The campus is beautiful and lively, the cafeteria serves you complimentary breakfast and lunch, and people are better looking than average, and there are often parties and movies on campus. Cons - The pay is low with small yearly increases! The opportunities for advancement are also low so many employees felt stuck in their positions. As for job security, when their films are doing poorly, I've seen entire marketing departments get cut in half overnight.  If someone steps out of line or if you make a mistake, it is not taken lightly. I saw long-time employees let go because of ridiculous ego-driven reasons.

Highly paranoid people. Due to middle management lacking typical degrees in business management or otherwise; lot's of managers hired due to "knowing somebody". Most production staff is highly competitive, and management encourages a "survival of the fittest" mentality. Warm and cuddly on the outside with the campus perks, but the reality is very different at it's core.

For the employee that never aspires to do anything but work on art and never progress their career, this place is great. The minute you show any desire to advance your career, the sharks will come out.

DreamWorks is my dream job.  I've worked hard to get here, and though nothing is ever set in stone, it is my safe place.  The studio feels like a family--very welcoming.  The supervisors are generally very concise in their direction and management.  Scheduling of employees on shows isn't the best, and some employees get let off after completing a show.  Still best place I've ever worked, and I hope to be back soon.  

Best advice is that if you get in, make sure you try to cement yourself in.  Do whatever you can to make yourself invaluable to your team so that you are in a position where everyone wants you around.

I worked in shoe box with 3 other accounts payable team members. Many personalities and most had been there years. It was an opportunity to value my personal space, which was limited and also how to work in close, chaotic environments at a quick pace. I think the hardest part was not having a voice, but feeling like I had much to contribute. The most enjoyable part would be the relationships I built with other colleagues outside of my group. When I look back at this experience I know that I was able to work for a Forbes top 15 company and do it successfully.

I can't say enough good things about working at Dreamworks. Walking into work day after day, there's a great energy throughout the studio because people are genuinely happy to be there. My only minor complaint is that they tend to pay less than other local union studios for equivalent positions, but other than that everything from the work to the people make being there an incredible experience. 

DreamWorks Animation had been the platform for me to succeed both professionally and personally for the past 7 years.  
The best thing about working here is also the hardest - each and every work day brings constant changes and new challenges.  Luckily, the culture here is as diverse (and lively) as a college campus so there is no shortage of variety when it comes to co-workers and the solutions/views they bring.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Artist 4 salaries reported	$49.75 per hour
Production supervisor 4 salaries reported	$86,266 per year
Senior software engineer 9 salaries reported	$150,444 per year
Production coordinator 4 salaries reported	$57,250 per year
Technical director 5 salaries reported	$84,760 per year

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