Designer applicants have rated the interview process at Gensler with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Designer roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 38 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Gensler overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Gensler as a Designer according to 38 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
Group panel interview: 16%
One on one interview: 14%
Skills test: 13%
Presentation: 9%
Background check: 9%
Other: 5%
Drug test: 5%
Personality test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Gensler (Seattle, WA) in Jun 2021
Interview
Internal recruiter reached out for interview times. First interview with two senior associates- great questions and dialogue and review of my portfolio. Second interview was with studio director and design manager to chat and get to know me, ask about my career goals, etc. Third meeting to present an offer to me and go over offer, benefits, bonuses, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your portfolio. Why Gensler? What is your creative process for conceptualization at the beginning of a project? What is your favorite phase of a project and why? Career goals for next 5-10 years? Ideal position/focus for yourself / interest in FF&E, architecture, graphics, branding, design director, etc.?
online meeting with studio director, talked in mandarin, quick introduction for the portfolio and some simple questions like your strengths and what could you bring to the company, got the offer the other day,
I applied in-person. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Gensler (Los Angeles, CA) in Oct 2025
Interview
Typical architecture interview process that took a few weeks with a series of interviews with various project team members. I felt like things could have moved along faster but overall good experience.
Professional, respectful, friendly, and they are genuinely interested to understand your skills and your goals in your career. Took two rounds of interview. HR was also professional and swift in replies