Is Gensler a good company to work for as a Associate - Senior Project Architect?

Associate - Senior Project Architect professionals working at Gensler have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 205 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Gensler employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate - Senior Project Architect Jobs at Gensler now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate - Senior Project Architect interview questions at Gensler .

Does Gensler pay Associate - Senior Project Architect employees well?

Associate - Senior Project Architect professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Gensler with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 205 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate - Senior Project Architect salaries at Gensler.

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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 295 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 226 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 135 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 75 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 64 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 74 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 65 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 60 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 57 reviews))

Gensler Associate - Senior Project Architect reviews

3.9

57% would recommend to a friend

(205 total reviews)

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

72% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Associate/Senior Project Architect employees have rated Gensler with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 205 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate/Senior Project Architect professionals have a good working experience there. Gensler is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate/Senior Project Architect professionals compared to other employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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205 reviews

4.0

Jun 10, 2026

Great people and diverse projects, but rigid structure

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of great people with different project types

Cons

Office structure can feel rigid

Gensler Response

3w

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our alumni and wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors.

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Supportive team and good work-life balance, but slow processes

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance and flexible scheduling. Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new technologies. Management is generally approachable and benefits are competitive.

Cons

Internal processes can be slow and bureaucratic at times. Career advancement opportunities are limited without clear timelines. Communication between departments could be improved significantly.

Gensler Response

3w

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Great career progression with some long hours

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- career progression - opportunities to change roles - great social environment - working on large scale and iconic projects

Cons

- sometimes long hours - sometimes need to work on projects where there is gap in the pipeline

Gensler Response

3w

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We greatly appreciate your 5-star rating!

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