Disney Interactive Media Group Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I had a great time at Disney. My team eventually got split up and became part of a huge layoff. I loved who I worked with. The atmosphere was great as it was an open environment. Everyone was friendly. Tough times for Disney though, they pretty much laid off almost all of my department."

"Work with Disney Interactive for about 6 months, the project was fun, however, not much in the room for growth. Everything is kept in a hush-hush manner, which makes it difficult for employees who are seeking a more permanent position. Since the company is recovering from the massive layoff which ended various of the Disney developers, this company has maybe on project a year if that.Not suited for veteran testers."

"I have a few complaints about the company, some people are under paid and you are expected to do duties outside you job description. At times I had no guidance on what was expected of me after getting promoted. It feels as if the company just develops games on what has succeeded in the past and not on what is new or innovative. Over all good people and a good company, nice office."

"This was a great company to work with!"

"Great place to work with great people, but unfortunately I feel that management needs to understand how to take their time in expanding the workforce so that the massive layoffs won't happen again. Also better planning for the game portfolio as not to saturate the company's portfolio with the same type of game."

"I worked for Disney Interactive for over 3 years and while there were many amazing people and great potential to make fantastic games, that potential cannot be realized as the management knows very little about how games are made and how to judge the quality of the employees at game development."

"Everything was great while working there, the only downside was how the layoffs were handled."

"Upper management lacks focus."

"This company has very conflicting policies.If you are already working there, you will have far different standards than new employees.Also they have gone through 3 CEOs in as many years and laid off ten times as many employees as they have kept."

"Started working at Playdom when it was 20 member office, grew to over 150 today. Excellent space to work/grow in the initial 2 years. Great startup culture, tremendously talented folks, most of which has started to fade after the acquisition by Disney. Open culture, no nonsense, get work done culture. Hands on and ground level, including server cost analysis/procurement, debugging. On a side note, I had to mention Palo Alto, CA, however I work out of Bangalore, Karnataka India."

What do you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"my coworkers were an amazing, talented group who I would gladly work with again"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I cannot recomment applying to the Redmond office without serious consideration"

What don't you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"corporate decisions are made without looking at the full picture and staff talent"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"recognize talent where you have it. hire contractors at least 6 months into the contract or replace them"

What do you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"Family atmosphere with colleagues. Resources to help develop career skills."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you're a patient person and you're good at company politics, then this is the company for you. The resources and talent pool are fantastic, but career growth is a slow and tedious path not quickened by numerous company reorganizations."

What don't you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"Most of my answers were based on my former boss. We reorganized and few people's interests were listening to. I now also report from New York to a boss in LA."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen more closely to unhappy employees and try to move more quickly in making necessary changes, but within day to day business and with larger issues."

"I loved it!"

What do you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"I was able to work with a wide range of people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You aren't working for that company, you are being contracted to work at other companies."

What don't you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"I didn't like that the job had a targeted end date."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I dealt with The Walt Disney Company when it came to management."

"Very progressive organization, but lacks goals and accountability."

What do you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"Smart people, good benefits, fun opportunities working with a variety of intellectual properties."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Prepare yourself for a company full of politics and road blocks. Disney is often times its own worse enemy."

What don't you like about working at Disney Interactive Media Group?

"Lack of goals and accountability. Too much emphasis on show boating and hiding challenges that inhibit the sustainable growth of the organization."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Develop easy to understand, clear, and measurable goals. Drive the business forward by empowering your employees."