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Interior Designers - Interior Designer Kimmel Studio Architects Employee Review

1.0
27 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Salary was close to what I made in the 2010s, which is better than I can say for most companies these days.

Cons

If you are a NCIDQ or aspiring-NCIDQ interior designer, I advise that you include the following in your process before accepting a job here or at any architecture firm: 1) If your interviews have been virtual, ask for an in-person tour of the office. 2) Confirm your role and responsibilities as an interior designer. And related to this, ask if there are interior architects on staff. 3) Ask to see examples of specifically the interior design drawings in a full drawing set. 4) If anyone in the interior design department has credentials, check them online. For example, if an interior designer indicates ASID after their name, this means they have passed NCIDQ. In this case, you can either look them up in the ASID or the NCIDQ directories. 5) Try to determine what education the interior designers have. After more than 15 years of working as a designer, I have not had to go through this check process before, but unfortunately interior design has been deregulated over the course of my career.

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Kimmel Studio Architects Response
3mo
Thank you for acknowledging that our compensation remains competitive in today’s market. We take your technical observations seriously. At Kimmel Studio, we aim for a specific level of architectural rigor, which is why our leadership—including our COO with her JD and PhD—oversees the firm’s standards so closely. We are working every day to improve our internal communication channels, as we want our technical team to feel as supported as they are challenged by our high-end projects. We wish you continued success in your career.

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2.0
8 July 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- 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.

Cons

- 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.

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Kimmel Studio Architects Response
3mo
Thank you for your comments regarding the quality of our projects. Regarding your comments about management and HR, we would like to highlight that our COO holds her position backed by extensive professional and academic credentials, including a JD and a PhD. These qualifications provide the firm with a strong legal and operational framework, ensuring that we maintain the professional rigor required for a luxury studio. We have worked hard to build the positive, stable environment we have today, and we have implemented more consistent review processes and clearer communication channels to ensure our team feels supported and properly compensated for their contributions. We remain committed to our high standards and to making Kimmel a place where talent can thrive. We wish you continued success in your career.
1.0
30 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

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

Cons

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.

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