Great place to work and grow that is still learning how to contend with its size. - Project Manager Gensler Employee Review

4.0
8 Jul 2015
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Pros

Ther is an abundance of projects with brand name clients and some interesting smaller ones, as well as a wonderful network of talented people. From what I know, you are well rewarded for sticking around and getting vested, as it is an employee owned company. Also, paid overtime, though that seems to be becoming more standard at the largest architecture firms in NYC.

Cons

Sometimes we don't get credit for the work we do because we are a confidential Architect of Recors for a big-name starchitect who needs our manpower. Also, the turnover is higher than it probably could/should be, more specifically at the associate to lower management level, seemingly pointing to compensation.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good work-life balance and flexible scheduling. Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new technologies. Management is generally approachable and benefits are competitive.

Cons

Internal processes can be slow and bureaucratic at times. Career advancement opportunities are limited without clear timelines. Communication between departments could be improved significantly.

1.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nice office, lots of “rah rah Gensler” events with food & booze, some nice people

Cons

Where do I start…..some studios are TOXIC. Favoritism permeates every aspect of working here. It’s nauseating. There is zero loyalty, zero recognition for hard work (yeah you get a bonus but sometimes a kind word is needed). Oh-and never ever express an opinion that may be in opposition to “leadership’s”. Your private life, beliefs, politics and other personal things are fair game for letting you go. I’ve seen it happen-fired because someone expresses in a private conversation that one has ethical concerns regarding projects that are in the office (but in another studio/office) will get you fired. They will make up some bs about “work performance”, yet no conversation ever with anyone about “needing improvement “. Out of left field. Bye bye. Management tells leadership that they’d already “warned” the person-completely untrue. Hear later it was likely due to having concerns about a client/project. Lesson learned-shut up, work 12 hrs a day and be happy with the scraps you’re thrown. Also-egos galore! Unwillingness to take accountability for mistakes.

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