Needs Serious Improvement - Designer Gresham Smith Employee Review

2.0
Jun 10, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

I worked at Gresham Smith during the beginning of my career - looking back I just didn't know any better and put up with a lot that I should've have. I wish I had moved on sooner. I AM grateful for: great BIM training, large-scale projects, and that architects and designers were collaborative.

Cons

The environment can be described as an "old boys club" and needs drastic changes. I was refused a livable wage and benefits for over a year. I ultimately left due to being so underpaid. The culture is also toxic towards working mothers; I personally saw many pushed out, while others where miserable but stayed in order to provide for their families. The culture is also toxic toward minorities. A WOC was treated so poorly that she not only quit but moved out of state!

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5.0
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Pros

Employee-centered company. Low stress. Interesting work. Great employee support and resources.

Cons

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Incredible company culture. Access to neat projects.

Cons

Not a ton of room for growth or salary bump, but they work with you the best that they can!

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