Is Gensler a good company to work for?

Gensler has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,848 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 58% 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 3% 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 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gensler?

Designer (266) , Architect (211) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (119) , 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 301 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 148 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 67 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 75 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 64 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 58 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

(2,483 total reviews)

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

80% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,483 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

5.0

Jul 24, 2024

I love it!

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are so many pros, ranging from a positive and healthy work environment to supportive and approachable managers who are always willing to help. Colleagues are amazing! This place made me enjoy working in the office.

Cons

It might sound cliche, but I cannot find any cons.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives. Your words are refreshing to read and very much appreciated. We love seeing your 5-star rating!

5.0

Jul 16, 2024

My job is my safe space

Project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are always supported! There's always someone to ask for help, someone to give you advice and to tell you what the next step is. My experience has been great I hope it continues to be that way. I like the office, the people and the overall enviorement.

Cons

You may feel overwhelmed with how big the company is and how you can find your place at the company. It can sometimes feel like you are swimming in a big ocean, and you have no idea where you're going. Good thing you always have someone to ask directions, but at the end of the day, it's you the one that has to find its own way, and that process can be scary.

Gensler Response

2y

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 happy to hear about your positive work experience at Gensler and we are delighted to see your 5-star rating!

5.0

Jul 10, 2024

Great place to work !

Office manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture Flexibility Great Management Beautiful office

Cons

The kitchen is too small

Gensler Response

2y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives. We love seeing your 5-star rating!

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