Refreshing, vibey, collaborative and innovative culture - Marketing NBBJ Employee Review

5.0
Sep 6, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nbbj has been such a refreshing workplace. The atmosphere is positive and forward thinking, they are edgy but also very professional. For an architecture firm, the workplace is not what you would expect- it’s very vibey and cool. I hope to work here for a long time. Designers mix in with operations and marketing and tech teams to create a really open and smart way of working. Definitely worth looking into jobs here whether you are a designer or not! the open offices are also really cool to work in. Leadership is supportive and HR team is a great resource.

Cons

The firm is pretty big, so you gotta put yourself out there to meet ppl and mix in.. but there are so many opportunities available to do this that it’s not that hard. there are lots of cross team events/informational etc

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Super flexible and great coworkers

Cons

No real cons. Maybe wished it was more hybrid

1.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

healthcare benefit, good office location

Cons

Bonus points if you're white and can fit into the small inner circle (iykyk). If not, you may find yourself constantly reminded that you don’t really belong. There is a very obvious double standard around flexibility and trust. Certain people seem to be allowed to do whatever they want, while others get questioned for the same behavior and suddenly need to have a “conversation with the manager.” Openly talking negatively about coworkers and consultants is also treated as normal. There is a lot of casual criticism, gossip, and dismissive commentary, which makes the environment feel unnecessarily tense and unprofessional. The micromanagement is also exhausting, especially from managers who are too busy to know what you are actually working on. Instead of feeling trusted to do your job, you end up spending a lot of energy managing perception. Also, 4 days in the office is intense; sometimes people just need quiet time to focus. Although if you're one of the favorites, that can be negotiable.

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