Talented design team, but unclear leadership and lack of follow-through create instability.
Pros
Working Spaces has a talented design team with creative, hardworking people who care about their clients. The firm provides exposure to high-profile projects and clients, and the design staff has a strong technical foundation. There are opportunities to learn industry-standard tools and processes, and the fast pace means you gain experience across a wide range of project types. The Denver office in particular has a collaborative peer culture at the designer level, and many colleagues were supportive of one another even in challenging circumstances.
Cons
At the leadership and HR level, communication and consistency are lacking. Promises of collaboration or support are often delayed or not followed through, leaving employees without clarity on role expectations or career progression. When displeased, leaderhip has a track record of intentionally implementing a disconnect between job titles and assigned responsibilities, which can result in highly experienced employees being "soft" downgraded. Conversations around workload, accommodations, or role adjustments are often deferred indefinitely, creating instability for employees. Leadership sometimes prioritizes business optics over supporting staff, which can make employees feel undervalued and replaceable.
