Is Gensler a good company to work for?

Gensler has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,848 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 58% 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 3% 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 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gensler?

Designer (266) , Architect (211) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (119) , Architectural Designer (86) , 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 310 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 216 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 138 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 74 reviews)); "The office is beautiful and once you say you worked at Gensler you can do anywhere." ((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 75 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 72 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 66 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 60 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 55 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?

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Gensler reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,483 total reviews)

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

80% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,483 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jul 21, 2025

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Studio coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I met some truly incredible people. I developed and sharpened many new skills in a short amount of time. I really enjoyed all the fun and exciting social events. You will never feel bored there. People in the industry will be instantly impressed when you name drop having worked at Gensler. The bonuses were usually pretty decent.

Cons

5 days in office/low flexibility and work life balance. Low starting salary, which we are told will be offset by the generous bonuses, but they are never guaranteed and taxed at a higher rate. They use professional development as a recruitment tool. But then in practice, there is a general feeling that most career advancement opportunities are not meant for the administrative staff. The EAs are regarded higher and paid more than SCs, even though we all have EA level responsibilities, while supporting more people, on top of looking after entire studios.

Gensler Response

12mo

Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive. Encouraging our people to ask questions and share their perspectives is fundamental to our firm’s culture.

3.0

Jul 20, 2025

Fair

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, great colleagues

Cons

Not much projects, just competitions mostly

Gensler Response

12mo

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives. Ideally, you'll have opportunities in the near future to work on billable projects and not so much on competitions. Please speak with your Studio Director to share your professional goals and career aspirations.

5.0

Jul 11, 2025

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Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love Gensler because they're the top desgin firm in NYC, famous for iconic projects like Hudson Yards, and they focuse on sustainability and innovation.

Cons

Non, it's very good and beautiful.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives. And we are thrilled to see your 5-star rating!

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