Is Gensler a good company to work for?

Gensler has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,846 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Gensler to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Gensler have been left by employees working as Principal , Architectural Intern and Intern - Hourly .

Does Gensler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gensler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gensler. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gensler?

65% of Gensler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gensler 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gensler?

Designer (265) , Architect (211) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (118) , Architectural Designer (85) , Intern (85) , Project Architect (70) , Project Manager (62) , Design Manager (59) , Job Captain (57) , Senior Associate (31) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Designer (28) , Internship (26)

What are the pros of working at Gensler according to real employee reviews?

"Great people at the top of their game collaborating to use design to make an impact!" ((in 296 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 234 reviews)); "We have great benefits and it is truly amazing when your hard work and the time you take to go the extra mile is acknowledged." ((in 138 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 79 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 68 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Gensler according to real employee reviews?

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 76 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 69 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 65 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 62 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 56 reviews))

What are employees saying about Gensler layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Gensler layoffs and their outlook for job security at Gensler in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Gensler locations?

New York , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Chicago , Washington , Houston , Dallas , Boston , Atlanta , Austin , San Jose , Seattle , Oakland , San Diego , Denver , Baltimore , Miami , Morristown , Newport Beach , Phoenix , Charlotte , Las Vegas , Tampa , Philadelphia , Raleigh , Portland , La Crosse , Detroit , Brooklyn , Minneapolis

Gensler reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,481 total reviews)

Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

79% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,481 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gensler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Sep 22, 2024

Great company with great culture.

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly colleagues and leaders who are willing to spend time to develop the talent pool.

Cons

No issues at the moment.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating and to hear about your positive experience thus far!

4.0

Sep 19, 2024

Great company but can be stressful at times

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- nice culture - nice offices

Cons

- deadline intensive - questionable leadership decisions

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives.

5.0

Sep 16, 2024

Thank you GENSLER for a DECADE of SPLENDID relationships!

Talent acquisition partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

With quite an extensive career in recruiting and executive search, I now have a platform of 10 years as an employee of Gensler to celebrate. WHAT INSPIRES ME: I have the opportunity of representing accomplished, smart and creative professionals who are “GIANTS” in the world of Architecture and Design. WHAT GIVES ME HOPE: My dedicated colleagues at all levels of our firm, GENSLER, show up with curiosity, expertise, creative solutions for challenging client and community design projects and do so with respect for each other as we collaborate among impactful teams. WHAT IS MY GUIDING LIGHT: Without one ounce of reservation, I can endorse as a fact, that our Gensler culture is loyal to our value of “People First!” Yes, we are an organization of infallible human beings, yet, with my quite extensive runway within the profession of talent acquisition, Gensler continues to astound me with the attitude, behavior, respect and resources that support our shared values.

Cons

Frankly, I have none. Each assignment brings new opportunities, challenges and the unique circumstances to stretch my skills.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. Your words are not only immensely appreciated, but inspiring and full of optimism. You've described our firm so beautifully that we can only wish that more of our colleagues have a similar experience as you. Most notably your calling out that human beings are fallible, but we are always striving to live by our "people first" philosophy and standards. THANK YOU!

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