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AO - Architects Orange

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AO - Architects Orange reviews

2.9

43% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)
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Jack Selman

51% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

AO - Architects Orange has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 61 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The AO - Architects Orange employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

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61 reviews
1.0
Jan 21, 2026

Incompetent & Toxic

Recommend
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Pros

A lot of free time.

Cons

It’s staggering that the director of this interior design studio lacks even basic design competence, consistently fails to understand client expectations, and is clearly incapable of managing the studio. Projects routinely fail because client needs and requirements are either ignored or fundamentally misunderstood. This individual is unreliable, cannot be trusted, and contributes little as a team player. The only people keeping things afloat are those around them, who are forced into passive roles and expected to tolerate dysfunction rather than being led with any level of competence or accountability. Do not work at this studio. You will not learn anything, gain valuable experience, or grow professionally. Instead, you’ll spend every day miserable, navigating dysfunction while dealing with a toxic individual who makes the work environment unbearable.

4.0
Jan 6, 2026

Good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of learning opportunities. Interesting projects.

Cons

Don’t have anything negative to say.

1.0
Dec 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some good people Cool projects They offer food and have a fun holiday party

Cons

This place is like high school. If you’re friends with a high up they ignore all your mistakes and blame someone else. Many incompetent people running the place and projects. You can be fired at any time and they will find a way to do it. I quit because I was sick of doing everyone else’s work and not being recognize.also company is very cheap and pretends to have a people forward culture. This is how it used to be but not anymore. They also don’t allow for overtime if you are hourly employee

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