Strong hospitality experience, but limited project diversity - Architectural Designer WATG Employee Review

3.0
Aug 13, 2025
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Pros

Frequent company events, many global hospitality projects & solid experience in the hospitality sector.

Cons

Heavy focus on one cultural group due to the concentration of projects in a specific region. Limited exposure to non-hospitality projects. High layoffs depending on market conditions.

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WATG Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about WATG. Our work spans regions and markets across the globe, which makes our portfolio and projects especially exciting. As the pre-eminent hospitality design firm, we are defined by our focus on user experience and world-class design. While we occasionally venture into adjacent markets, hospitality remains at the heart of who we are. We also take great pride in the experience we create for our employees and in the exceptional retention of our talent. We are committed to maintaining the right balance of resourcing to avoid reductions in force whenever possible. While not always entirely preventable, workforce reductions are not part of how we aspire to do business at WATG. Our philosophy is simple: we believe in engaging great people to deliver great work.

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5.0
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Pros

Positive environment with great coffee machine

Cons

A lot of projects with harsh deadlines

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WATG Response
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We appreciate your feedback and yes, the coffee machine in the LA office is indeed amazing ! :-) We work on exciting projects worldwide, which puts pressure on timelines and deadlines. With that said, the experience our team members get from these extraordinary projects and clients is second to none. This comes with high expectations and exciting professional development opportunities. Teams work seamlessly across regions to bring the best forward for all involved.
4.0
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great projects and great teams

Cons

honolulu senior management is weak compared to other WATG offices

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WATG Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We always appreciate the various perspectives and opinions. Our Americas studio, which includes Honolulu, operates across six offices, creating opportunities to produce exceptional work as one cohesive region. We also collaborate on resources and projects across WATG globally, when appropriate. Given the size of our Honolulu office, we have integrated it with our California studios. This has enhanced our delivery, management, and collaboration efforts. As a result, experienced leadership from our California studios works closely with the Honolulu team to deliver great projects. A huge added benefit is that our teams learn and grow through these cross-office interactions and knowledge share.
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