Is Gensler a good company to work for?

Gensler has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,847 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 (86) , 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 299 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 214 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 144 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 81 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 76 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 73 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 67 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 60 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 55 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

(2,482 total reviews)

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

79% approve of CEO

57% 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 2,482 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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2K reviews

5.0

Oct 3, 2016

Entrepreneurial Company

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very entrepreneurial & open culture. The company supports innovation & new ideas, and they put an emphasis on design rather than just the bottom line. Everyone I have worked with is incredibly intelligent and talented. Gensler also does a good job of helping people find their strengths and specialties. If you're a 'go getter', this is a great place to work.

Cons

Salaries are on the lower side for the market. For those that are not as self-motivated, this may not be the right fit.

5.0

Oct 3, 2016

Project Manager's Perspective

Design manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Friendly, collaborative, and helpful colleagues. People have obvious passion for work and there's not an atmosphere or culture of backstabbing or personal advancement. Best workplace I've been in.

Cons

Personal development is highly encouraged, but only off-hours. Extremely tight tolerances for billable time.

4.0

Oct 3, 2016

Project Architect

Project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture Culture Culture. They work hard to take care of the employees with benefits, make it a fun place to work with events after hours, and keep you inspired with informal design and socializing opportunities. It is the upside of what a big firm can be- they leverage their resources to hire and retain top talent.

Cons

Of course at a large firm, it is easy to get pigeon-holed or stuck in a rut, if you don't take charge of your own fate. There simply isn't the time for leadership to micro-manage enough to ensure that everyone is happy, doing what and headed where they want. That said, they are always supportive if you take the initiative to have those conversations and pursue your passions. You simply need to make your career your own, or it will end up what Gensler needs it to be. But that is no different than any other firm.

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