Overworked/ Underpaid - Interior Designer HOK Employee Review

2.0
9 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Acess to many resources Large team so many people with more experience to help with questions Interesting variety of projects with big brands

Cons

Lots of turnover- Many people have been fired within the year No work life balance - Expect you to work all night if need be Horrible client management- the clients walk all over us and demand unreasonable deliverables and senior staff has no skill in managing their expectations or negotiating Will not get you help when you telll them you need help to meet a deadline even though they tell you to "raise you hand" if you are overwhelmed or need help From my research and asking around to other firms the salary is lower than most

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5.0
30 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great collaborative spirit with many talented colleagues.

Cons

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5.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

As a new employee, what has stood out to me the most about the HOK-Tampa office is that the team is culturally diverse, respectful, collaborative, mentorship oriented, and the leadership is patient and encouraging. I value that as a recent M. Arch graduate, my questions are addressed kindly and effectively. The IT is also incredibly prompt to help with any issues, and the first week has a very smooth transition into the incoming tasks.

Cons

The monthly parking through the City of Tampa at the Fort Brooke Garage has a 2-3 year waiting list.

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