Question 1

Is Gensler a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Gensler has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,840 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.

Question 2

Does Gensler pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Gensler?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gensler?

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Designer (265), Architect (210), 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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Great people at the top of their game collaborating to use design to make an impact!" ((in 302 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 221 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 149 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 72 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 68 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 73 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 66 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 62 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 55 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Gensler layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What Gensler locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

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

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