Cool projects, great co-workers, poor upper management / owners. - Administrative Kimmel Studio Architects Employee Review

- Projects are enjoyable and visually appealing. I find great satisfaction in working on them. The company's owner, a skilled architect, pays meticulous attention to detail.

- Work Environment: Regrettably, the workplace culture is toxic. The head of HR, who is the owner's spouse and co-founder, maintains a significant distance from employees. This limits open communication and problem-solving. Seeking feedback from her often results in harsh responses or even dismissal. There's a belief that minimal interaction with employees enhances professionalism. She frequently takes more leave than allowed and occasionally works from home, against company policy. Despite the presence of friendly colleagues, the overall atmosphere is marked by toxicity and frequent conflicts. - Salary Reviews: Expect delays in receiving raises, especially if your review coincides with the HR head's frequent absences due to vacations or travel. This can prolong the process by several weeks. - Job Security: The company has a notably high turnover rate. Employees can be terminated abruptly and frequently, often without prior explanation or warning. This abruptness can significantly impact employee morale and job stability. In summary, while the work itself and some colleagues are positive aspects, the workplace environment and job security concerns are significant drawbacks.

Definitely get to work on projects, just not yours and they might just stay as renderings

Just really wouldn’t give it a go unless you want your time and career to be wasted due to management. They hire and fire a lot, not stable.