A once great company - Senior Product Designer Shell Employee Review

3.0
Oct 25, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the most talented, passionate and skilled design practitioners that I've worked with in my career. Leadership in my immediate area of business and my direct line manager have been excellent. I've had an opportunity to work on some very exciting projects during my time at Shell, from being a subject matter expert on a global brand refresh to a being a part of the Shell Design System team, a product that helps engineering / product teams to build their products faster and more efficiently.

Cons

The complete lack of understanding from leadership about the value of design. Insane levels of politics and bureaucracy. Focus on cutting European teams (that deliver value) in favour of off-shoring to India.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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