Beautiful projects overshadowed by toxic management and layoffs - Architect Perkins & Will Employee Review

Wonderful access to resources and internal mentorship. There are some wonderful people working here.

Compensation could be higher across the board, especially for more junior employees.

Access to a wide range of resources and strong design exposure across projects. Opportunity to learn from skilled and talented designers. Work that can push both design thinking and technical development.

Studio culture can be highly political, with favoritism influencing visibility, opportunities, and recognition. Advancement is not always clearly tied to performance, which can make growth feel uncertain. The interiors team can feel cliquey, and those outside core groups may have limited access to mentorship and support. Feedback can be inconsistent or disconnected from day-to-day project work, making it difficult to build confidence and grow.