Aref & Associates Design Studio has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Aref & Associates Design Studio employee rating is 38% below average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).
If you prove yourself dependable to ownership, then you will gain autonomy. Yes, this studio is very busy and there are often late nights - but, this is a frequent issue in the industry, especially since workplaces became smaller during the recession. The fact that this studio is busy is a benefit - you will learn a lot. You will become an expert in multi-tasking and time management. Also, the clients are often large companies so you will have a chance to interact with important stakeholders, and the projects are usually high end (as in you often will have larger budgets than what you see at other studios - so more fun).
Cons
The environment is demanding, but I think this is sort of a pro as it prepares younger designers for the "real world." Salaries could be higher, especially since this office is in El Segundo and rents anywhere within a reasonable commute are too expensive for the average employee.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Aref & Associates Design Studio employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Aref & Associates Design Studio. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.
32% of Aref & Associates Design Studio employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Aref & Associates Design Studio 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.