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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Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Dec 4, 2012

Solid career, but a little slow moving

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall company moral is great, they encourage alot of volunteering and giving back to our community, they also provide flexibiltiy with my work schedule and offer many opportunities to get involved within the design culture of the office.

Cons

For such a large firm they are on the lower end of the salary range for our industry and area.

3.0

Oct 4, 2012

Great People, Collaborative Environment, Not a great industry

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I liked almost everyone I worked with. The projects I worked on were very cool. The office locations are all in great urban spaces... Ann Arbor MI, Madison WI, DC, and Chicago

Cons

The land development industry was hit hard during the recession. Work was scarce, margins were razor thin and morale was down. It was enough to drive me away from the business. This is not the industry to pursue if you are looking for career advancement, good compensation, and a stable work environment.

2.0

Sep 7, 2012

Great people, decent projects, disconnected upper management, no clear career path

Architect i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great people, interesting projects, decent PTO + Friday offs, great industry reputation, casual working environment, great company events, healthcare focused company.

Cons

Strong politics like all the large firms. No career advancement plan, very little opportunities. Poor marketing makes the firm hard to get work resulting the studios very slow at most times. Poor project management and fee tracking which caused most project to loose profit. Repeatitive tasks, relatively poor in areas other than healthcare.

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