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      2.0
      8 Jul 2024
      Architect
      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.

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      2.0
      10 Jan 2024
      Designer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The owner is great at marketing his designs. Therefore, the clients and projects coming in are high end, large and complex.

      Cons

      They severely lack any type of employee support and resources from a professional and personal level. Their human resources is nonexistent and their COO is married to the owner. You can be fired on a whim if you upset her and her entire methodology of running the organization, is chaos and fire to rehire. If you have any type of complaint regarding your superior, there’s no proper channels for reporting or documenting. You’ll be told consistently that due to her legal and poetry background the COO is exceptional with words, however her disconnect between what employees need from her and her lack of interpretation, honesty and follow through, has cost the organization, many talented, architects, and staff. I believe over the last five years they’ve gone through 4-5 executive assistance because no one wants to work with the COO and she makes people very comfortable and fear for their jobs daily.

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      Kimmel Studio Architects Response
      3mo
      We're glad you recognize the success of our marketing and the complexity of our high-end projects. At this level of architecture, the client is always the priority. Our COO uses her legal and academic background (JD/PhD) to ensure the firm operates with the rigor these projects demand. Growth here is based on merit and results, not favoritism. We’ve worked hard to build the stable core team we have today, and we continue to refine how we support our staff every day. We wish you the best 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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