Is Gensler a good company to work for?

Gensler has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,838 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Gensler to a friend and 56% 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?

66% 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 (208) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (118) , Architectural Designer (85) , Intern (85) , Project Architect (70) , Project Manager (62) , Design Manager (59) , Job Captain (57) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Associate (30) , Senior Designer (28) , Internship (25)

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 220 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 144 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 80 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 67 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 74 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 70 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 Gensler locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Raleigh , Las Vegas , Tampa , Philadelphia , Denver , Morristown , Newport Beach , San Francisco , Oakland , Washington

Gensler reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,474 total reviews)

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

80% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,474 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jun 4, 2026

Supportive colleagues but relentless project demands lead to burnout

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Probably the most supportive group of colleagues I've ever worked with. The global network growth potential is exponential, and the seamless access to professionals in any office around the world is unrivaled. There are inspiring work share-outs, great benefits, plenty of learning opportunities, lots of socials, and good flexibility for working from home when handling personal appointments.

Cons

The project workload is relentless and structurally unsustainable. Projects appear to be staffed on the explicit assumption that employees will work extra hours to get things over the line, pointing to a severe lack of long-term resourcing. The complete erosion of boundaries around work-life balance quickly leads to burnout. When 6 to 8 hours of the day are consumed entirely by project meetings, you are still expected to deliver, manage, and coordinate outside of those hours. It leaves zero time to actually engage with the positive aspects of the company culture.

Gensler Response

18h

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.

3.0

Jun 4, 2026

Good benefits, but poor leadership engagement and micromanagement

Studio coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prívate insurance 15 min massages per Month

Cons

* No remote work flexibility * Micromanagement * Limited leadership engagement and approachability – Senior leaders rarely interact with local employees, and communication tends to occur only when engaging with visitors or colleagues from other offices. * Lack of inclusive leadership culture – There are limited opportunities for meaningful interaction, recognition, and open communication between leadership and staff.

Gensler Response

18h

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.

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Supportive team and good work-life balance, but slow processes

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good work-life balance and flexible scheduling. Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new technologies. Management is generally approachable and benefits are competitive.

Cons

Internal processes can be slow and bureaucratic at times. Career advancement opportunities are limited without clear timelines. Communication between departments could be improved significantly.

Gensler Response

18h

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!

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