Awesome culture! - General Manager Spectrum Interior Design Employee Review

I really enjoyed the large-scale projects, clients and team. I grew very quickly being exposed to so much diversity in design styles and scope of work. It was nice to grow my knowledge in both construction and furniture, and I loved working with the team on complete home-furnishing installations.

Designing homes from start to finish requires a lot of knowledge and experience, plus you need to be able to keep track of a lot of moving parts. The caliber of the projects calls for high expectations both within and outside the firm.

The projects themselves are high-end and interesting. If you’re looking for exposure to luxury residential design, that part is real.

The work environment is deeply toxic and entirely top-down. Input from staff is generally not welcomed; decisions come from ownership and you are expected to execute without question. The role was not what was represented during hiring, with responsibilities constantly shifting based on whatever ownership needed in the moment. Boundaries around time and communication are not respected, so expect last-minute requests at all hours and unclear expectations. There is no mentorship, no structure, and little to no professional respect for employees. Turnover is high and for good reason, coworkers are consistently unhappy and it shows. The off-boarding process was handled without basic professionalism or dignity.