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Positive energy and good culture

Open studio is hard for different calls at the same time

- Great office culture overall, friendly coworkers and a supportive day-to-day vibe in many teams. - Strong collaboration across disciplines, and you can learn a lot by being exposed to a wide range of projects. - Leadership can be generous when the business is doing well (bonuses/recognition can happen depending on performance and year). - Social events (happy hours, team get-togethers) help create a sense of community.

- In the Design Technology/BIM function, the management approach can sometimes create a difficult environment—high stress, frequent check-ins, and communication that may feel more critical than constructive. - Limited autonomy in how work is executed, which can slow progress and reduce ownership. - The combination of stress and limited autonomy contributed to turnover and made the team feel hard to sustain long-term. - Growth path and expectations (titles, leveling, promotion criteria) can be unclear within the Design Technology/BIM track. - Don’t expect a significant raise every year—annual increases can be modest (for example, around ~$1,500), though this can vary by year and business conditions.