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 307 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 218 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 135 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 73 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 59 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 72 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 71 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 60 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 59 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.

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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).

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2.0

Sep 9, 2024

Gensler is the quintessential corporate meat grinder.

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Pros

There are a few people there are legitimate individuals who do want to produce quality work and improve things for others...the key word is few. Free pens.

Cons

This place is a corporate machine now. Whatever organic grassroots working environment this place was founded upon has been dead for years now. Only those who can maneuver this place Game of Thrones still can reap the money and glory here. Those who simply work hard to produce a ton will be worked into the ground in exchange for.....more work. Plenty of people here are fake/disingenuous and exhibit a certain political bias. Those who do not fit that bias will be ostracized here, FYI. Bonuses are taxed at 50 percent so despite handing two a year, they are taxed heavy. Industry pay is dirt and lots of architects work long unpaid overtime hours which will devalue their labor in the long run. Finally. There is ZERO work life balance, 5 days a week in the office only, unless again you've politically maneuvered your way into a cushy set up, and they have zero intent on reducing that obligation. Stay away from this place. And they layoff frequently.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback, but since you have chosen to NOT identify the office in which you worked we are unable to share your comments with your region and office leadership. Good luck in your future endeavors and we truly hope you find an environment and culture that is a better fit for what you need to thrive.

4.0

Sep 9, 2024

Studio Coordinator

Studio coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Creative Versatile office Consideration towards staff and needs

Cons

Very limited team interaction Communication non-transparent

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our alumni and wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors.

5.0

Sep 4, 2024

great working environment

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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surrounded by supportive seniors, interesting projects

Cons

wish for more job openings

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our alumni and wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!

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