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?

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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

3.0

Sep 16, 2024

Good benefits

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Health insurance is good and annual leave increased from 14 days to 18 days, which is current design industry standard. Work hours are fair for most

Cons

Markets themselves on values but does not truly consider inclusivity of all needs for employees. Work from home cancelled. Flexibility depends on managers and some of them are not keen to uphold company culture. Work conditions tries to be fair but favours some more than others. Turnover is increasing

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive. Encouraging our people to ask questions and share their perspectives is fundamental to our firm’s culture. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.

4.0

Sep 12, 2024

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Project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good work environment -Competitive salaries -Interesting projects that aid professional growth -Clearly divided areas -Facilities in good and complete condition -Flexibility

Cons

-Poor management of delivery deadlines (time for documentation) -Excessive workloads (usually)

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 12, 2024

Multiple Practice Areas

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gensler provides exposure to multiple architectural and Interiors Practice Areas.

Cons

Unlike many firms Gensler pays overtime for employees under a certain salary cap.

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're delighted to see your 5-star rating!

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