1,742 Architectural Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

“Differs from department to department. Siloed.”

Pros:  “Employee Groups, sustainability efforts, GHG, Water Conservation and Waste Reduction goals.”

Cons:  “Siloed. Inequality in raises/promotions/leadership opportunties.” – Full Review

“Overall my time at Mattel was pretty positive and great learning experience.”

Pros:  “The company is great and takes good care of their employees. On site toy store and gym. Frequent events to build camaraderie within teams.”

Cons:  “Mattel is still a massive corporation. Long lines and red tape.” – Full Review

“The g.PDP”

Pros:  “The ability to work with teams and various levels of expertise and experience is invaluable. You learn more in one day at work than several years at any university. Gensler…”

Cons:  “Its a very large firm, so it takes more effort to stand out amongst the rest. If moving ahead at Gensler was based on knowledge, performance, and the potential to…” – Full Review

“Okay employer to work for depending on the department”

Pros:  “Great work/life balance, recognition, training opportunities”

Cons:  “Favoritism in the department, lack of growth in career if you are not "favorited" by management” – Full Review

“Average”

Pros:  “Creative Environment, Upward Opportunities. The company has very large contracts with great project exposure & portfolio opportunities. Centrally Located in Valley.”

Cons:  “Corporate Politics often stifled praise for excellent work. Designs are not handled at a local level which bottleneck project workflow.” – Full Review

“Great”

Pros:  “Company cares employees a lot.”

Cons:  “It doesn't have broad spectrum of market.” – Full Review