Aref & Associates Design Studio has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Aref & Associates Design Studio employee rating is 38% below average for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).
If you prove yourself dependable to ownership, then you will gain autonomy. Yes, this studio is very busy and there are often late nights - but, this is a frequent issue in the industry, especially since workplaces became smaller during the recession. The fact that this studio is busy is a benefit - you will learn a lot. You will become an expert in multi-tasking and time management. Also, the clients are often large companies so you will have a chance to interact with important stakeholders, and the projects are usually high end (as in you often will have larger budgets than what you see at other studios - so more fun).
Cons
The environment is demanding, but I think this is sort of a pro as it prepares younger designers for the "real world." Salaries could be higher, especially since this office is in El Segundo and rents anywhere within a reasonable commute are too expensive for the average employee.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Aref & Associates Design Studio employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Aref & Associates Design Studio. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.
32% of Aref & Associates Design Studio employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Aref & Associates Design Studio 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.