Gensler reviews

If you aren't extroverted, you can miss growth opportunities

Dear Future Gensler Designer, I write this with respect, and hope you reconsider signing on with Gensler. I joined with enthusiasm, logging 45-60 hour weeks on endless spec law-firm layouts and redlines that no one else would touch. Despite my dedication, I was ultimately let go without any real feedback and often left idle, not for lack of effort but because of incompetent project managers who do not communicate with you at all. Favoritism is the currency there: without an internal sponsor, you’re invisible. You’ll be relegated to the grunt work—the critical but small-scale projects that keep the firm afloat yet earn no recognition. The culture feels insular and, at times, cult-like, rewarding personal connections over talent and drive. This isn’t hyperbole. If you trade your passion and skills for the Gensler name, you risk burnout and obscurity. You deserve leadership that provides clear expectations, meaningful work, and sincere acknowledgement of your contributions, not endless tasks that vanish into the firm’s margins. Protect your career and your well-being. Seek a workplace where your talent is visible, your time is valued, and your growth is genuine. Trust me, there are other companies out there for you; to me, Gensler was the rock bottom.