30 Mar 2021
Architectural Designer in SF - Architectural Designer Mei Architects Employee Review
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4.0
26 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Current employee, less than 1 year
San Francisco, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Exciting potential projects. Management is supportive of furthering employees professionally.
Cons
Current projects are slightly momentous.
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Mei Architects Response
5yThank you very much for the review. We are so happy that you have found opportunity and support at MEI. It's true that our projects can be large in scope sometimes, and we really appreciate the effort that it takes from you, the designers, to make them a success.
1.0
23 June 2020
Former employee, less than 1 year
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
The commute is great and easy to get to the office via public transportation if you live in San Francisco. The location is in the heart of Chinatown which provides a lot of inspiration. Working with the designers and Director of Healthcare was also a complete pleasure. Pay was good as well.
Cons
The principals engaged in toxic behaviors in the workplace and as a result, a lot of competent folks left the firm. They provided little support to those who weren't their favorites and allowed for the senior architect to be bullish towards anyone they wanted without consequence. They also made it difficult for me to perform one of my tasks when the said task was taken from them by the owners for a reason. One of the owners cared little for what was happening and stayed out of the day-to-day ongoings when they could have really put their foot down. The other owner is probably the most incompetent person I have ever come across in the industry. Please note, this person isn't stupid by any means, just doesn't have a real grasp on how decisions are made, how work is performed, and what makes for good business. They are fantastic at business development and should stick solely to that. The lack of trust and support in the employees was very disappointing especially since the people working there really wanted the firm to succeed.
Mei Architects Response
5yThank you for the feedback. We take workplace concerns very seriously and address them at the leadership level, when they are expressed. We are sorry that you are left with hard feelings toward some members of our group. As part of our office culture, it is important to us every day to keep in touch with all of our staff and to make sure everyone knows they are valued. Everyone at MEI has an important role to play in the success of the work and the firm, though the roles and approach of no two staff members may be alike. We have clear opportunities for staff to voice concerns, and we view this as crucial to supporting integrity and civility in our office culture of collaboration and creativity.