Gensler Reviews

Pros

Although we are a larger firm, I never feel like a small part here. It feels as though a warm sense of welcome exudes from the top down. I genuinely feel as though the company has my best interests at heart, not only professionally but from a work-life balance perspective as well. All this contributes to my drive to succeed here at Gensler because I know they have my back!

Pros

For the most part it is a very motivating, accepting and educational environment. Everyone has your back, and the concept of working and succeeding as a team is greatly embraced.

Pros

A lot of resources. Huge range of projects. Great for career development.

Pros

The level of client (and therefore projects) we are exposed to is almost limitless. As part of the lifestyles NYC studios, I have participated in interviews, documentation and construction of multiple retail projcts that include corner storefronts along Fifth Avenue between 45th street up to 53rd Street. I have been fortunate to work on multiple building types including workplace, entertainment, hospitality, retail and science/technology. You are given the opportunity at Gensler to really spread your wings but you must get used to being out of your comfort zone in order to continue to grow.

Advice to Management

Promotion is very distinctive at Gensler. I was told that I needed to get out of the weeds as technical director and get more exposure at the studio, office and firm wide levels to be promoted. This was good advice and I am a senior associate. However, for those that are not naturally extroverts, they are at a disadvantage. Although seniority should not and is not criteria for promotion, I do see people that are passed over due to quiet personalities and lack of participation in extracurricular activities. There is a designer I know that literally was advised to bake a cake just to get promoted. I think the promotion method can be improved to allow equal recognition for all and not limited to the most extroverted.

Pros

Gensler possesses the talent, resources and standing of a world class firm yet the studio environment has the intimacy of a small office.
I have been able to pursue my own interests and tie them to my work life, for example being able to participate in and create my own mentor programs within the firm.
The people are generally amazing and very nice.
The work life balance is pretty good, if you find yourself working in a good project which most are.

Advice to Management

Invest in mentoring the younger employees as it can be the reason they stay motivated, continue to grow and ultimately stay with the firm. In my case I've had very good opportunities and strong mentor relationships but I know of some coworkers at my level who have not had the same fortune as me.

Pros

- Top clients and trusted industry relationships
- Wide-ranging project access across many verticals
- Top name recognition
- Superior IT support, file sharing infrastructure, and cross office collaboration

Pros

Wonderful work culture, many opportunities for taking on new skills and challenges.

Pros

Good stepping stone. Challenging projects, Fast Pace. Knowledgeable staff.

Advice to Management

Leave enough rope for the next aspiring leader.

Pros

Great colleagues with passion and drive

Advice to Management

Continue to motivate your team by keeping up with the competition.

Pros

The projects, the culture, the opportunities, the people...