Top design, questionable management. - Architectural Designer I Olson Kundig Employee Review

3.0
Dec 28, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Surrounded by talented, creative people who truly cares about delivering great design. Varying project types and sizes allowing individual to develop into different career path. Established reputation plus marketing effort assures healthy steadily growth.

Cons

Conservative owners with top-down structure. Lots of secretive channels with little transparency or employee engagement. Poor compensation, cheap equipment and aging facility. Elitist environment that feels like a realty competition show. HR and IT are mediocre at best.

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5.0
Sep 11, 2025
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Pros

Very professional, friendly, and talented group of people to work with. Everyone in the office, at all levels, is very approachable and collaborative.

Cons

Nothing, aside from occasional late nights.

2.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

Some interesting projects in the office; well-resourced firm; many of the people were great to work with.

Cons

No clear path for career growth; poor compensation, no effective salary increase in over 4 years of employment; lack of transparency around hiring/firing.

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