Talented team and fast-paced environment - Interior Designer Jessica Schuster Design Employee Review

incredible place to learn; office operates at a very high level in many different environments so you are constantly being exposed to new approaches, styles, architecture, art and design; great opportunity to work on bespoke projects; fun office environment with great colleagues; beautiful office and great location; summer fridays (work from home end at 1)

fast paced environment; lots of moving pieces; can be stressful and high pressure at times

Work-life balance can be reasonable, and there is some autonomy when leadership is out of the office.

Leadership creates a highly challenging and often uncomfortable work environment. Interactions with employees, clients, and architects and contractors are frequently strained, which can impact not only morale, but also project outcomes. Clients will not return for more projects, with an exception to her own family. Her family treats the team as though they work for them. It ultimately feels like a family business, but in the worst way possible. The workplace culture can feel tense, with employees often needing to adapt to rapidly shifting expectations and moods. This unpredictability makes it difficult to plan work effectively or feel confident in day-to-day decisions. There is also limited opportunity for employees to contribute ideas or take ownership of their work. Suggestions are often dismissed initially, only to resurface later without acknowledgment, which can be discouraging and diminish team engagement. Additionally, personal conflicts are handled in a way that becomes visible to staff, contributing to an overall sense of discomfort in the workplace.