Is Gensler a good company to work for?

Gensler has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,846 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Gensler to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Gensler have been left by employees working as Principal , Architectural Intern and Intern - Hourly .

Does Gensler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gensler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gensler. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gensler?

65% of Gensler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gensler 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gensler?

Designer (265) , Architect (211) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (118) , Architectural Designer (85) , Intern (85) , Project Architect (70) , Project Manager (62) , Design Manager (59) , Job Captain (57) , Senior Associate (31) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Designer (28) , Internship (26)

What are the pros of working at Gensler according to real employee reviews?

"Great people at the top of their game collaborating to use design to make an impact!" ((in 307 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 218 reviews)); "We have great benefits and it is truly amazing when your hard work and the time you take to go the extra mile is acknowledged." ((in 135 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 73 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 59 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Gensler according to real employee reviews?

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 72 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 71 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 65 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 60 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 59 reviews))

What are employees saying about Gensler layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Gensler layoffs and their outlook for job security at Gensler in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Gensler locations?

New York , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Chicago , Washington , Houston , Dallas , Boston , Atlanta , Austin , San Jose , Seattle , Oakland , San Diego , Denver , Baltimore , Miami , Morristown , Newport Beach , Phoenix , Charlotte , Las Vegas , Tampa , Philadelphia , Raleigh , Portland , La Crosse , Detroit , Brooklyn , Minneapolis

Gensler reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,481 total reviews)

Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

79% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,481 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gensler 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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2K reviews

5.0

Feb 23, 2026

A People-First Culture That Inspires Innovation, Leadership, and Design Excellence

Managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People-first culture that genuinely prioritizes employee growth, wellbeing, and inclusion. Strong commitment to developing future leaders through mentorship and leadership programs. Collaborative, team-oriented environment across offices and disciplines. Emphasis on innovation and forward-thinking design solutions. High standard of design excellence and industry leadership. Opportunity to work on impactful projects. Deep focus on building and sustaining long-term client relationships. Entrepreneurial environment that empowers local office leadership. Access to global resources, research, and thought leadership. Strong brand reputation and credibility in the marketplace. Culture of knowledge sharing and cross-sector collaboration. Clear alignment between business strategy and design vision.

Cons

Honestly, there are no cons for me. For some, the pace can be fast and performance expectations are high, which requires strong time management and resilience.

Gensler Response

4mo

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. You clearly embody the values that are at the core of our beliefs.

2.0

Feb 21, 2026

Not at all what it seems

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The projects can be interesting.

Cons

Really odd/confusing internal politics, legacy management with no desire to make real changes, no clear advancement paths, rampant hypocrisy.

Gensler Response

4mo

Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive. Unfortunately, you did not identify the office in which you worked so we are unable to share your review directly with your office leadership team.

4.0

Feb 18, 2026

Global firm, very well structured

Office coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, nice boutique office

Cons

Small team so no much room to grow but for people who want stable income not so bad environment

Gensler Response

4mo

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate our alumni and value their perspectives.

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