Is SmithGroup a good company to work for?

SmithGroup has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 370 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 92% of employees would recommend working at SmithGroup to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SmithGroup have been left by employees working as Intern , Architect I and Architect II .

Does SmithGroup pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SmithGroup employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SmithGroup. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SmithGroup?

92% of SmithGroup employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SmithGroup 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SmithGroup?

Architect (25) , Architect I (20) , Architect II (16) , Architectural Designer (15) , Intern (14) , Mechanical Engineer (10) , Architectural Intern (7) , Engineer (7) , Interior Designer (7) , Architect III (5) , Project Manager (5) , Architect-1 (4) , Architecture Intern (4) , Landscape Architect (4) , Principal (4)

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

"great people to work with" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good benefits and Fridays off." ((in 27 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great opportunities to get the right kind of responsibilities and exposure to some of the best work out there." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"it had average pay and" ((in 7 reviews)); "Poor management and guidance from supervisor." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 3 reviews)); "Really lagging in office culture" ((in 3 reviews)); "Monetary compensation and progression is ridiculous." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about SmithGroup layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SmithGroup layoffs and their outlook for job security at SmithGroup in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SmithGroup locations?

Detroit , San Francisco , Washington , Chicago , Phoenix , Los Angeles , Ann Arbor , Dallas , Boston , Denver , Madison , Pittsburgh , Norfolk , Saint Louis , San Diego , Baltimore , Tampa , East Los Angeles

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4.0

92% would recommend to a friend

(60 total reviews)

Troy Thompson and Roxanne Malek

98% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.3

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

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60 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Oct 16, 2013

Good work environment. Friendly co-workers and management.

Architect i

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance. Every other Friday off in the summer!

Cons

Slow career advancement. Promotions/raises only given on annual cycle instead of at major career milestones (such as getting ones first architecture license).

1.0

Oct 8, 2013

The Purgatory of the Architectural Industry

Architect i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The few pros would be the "few pros" who actually have kept on there. There are VERY few of them. The best of them are sullen, the worst? Well, let your imagination fly.

Cons

Would take a website unto itself... but wait, that would be the SmithGroupJJR website. Poor pay and understaffing, excuse me, non-existent staffing and actually considering movie "coupons" as part of a benefit package... COUPONS!!!. Shady business between the partners, an associate level that either was born there or slept there, and staff that would make "Office Space" look extremely functional.

4.0

Feb 15, 2013

Satisfied ex-employee, with some advise.

Architect i

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CEO approval

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Pros

SmithGroup has excellent benefits and bonuses for all employees. There are endless opportunities to advance and learn from very knowledgeable colleagues. The Financial District office location is great and has an open studio floor plan which invites cross-communication.

Cons

SmithGroup is a very large firm. It is highly competitive and lacks a sense of job security. The firm does not make internal training, IDP or ARE a priority, but expects each employee to acquire knowledge and licensure. The design aesthetics are good, but not as great as they could be with the talent there.

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