4/5 stars - Interior Designer 2 SmithGroup Employee Review

4.0
Dec 9, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great people. Good mentorship. Good for career development

Cons

Pay could be better for bay area. Can't afford to have kids or buy a home. work life balance can be very tough sometimes

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Very welcoming environment with talented engineers and architects. They’re passionate about sustainability and performance-driven design. IMPACT is great as well.

Cons

Tasks could get boring after a while, which is true for repetitive work in any field, not just this company. But for a short-term internship, everything felt enjoyable and educational.

3.0
Jul 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Occasional Friday-offs (normal workday is 8.5 hours)

Cons

Low salary Top-heavy organization structure Tendency to silo

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