DES Architects Engineers Culture | Comparably
DES has designed more than million square feet of sustainable design in the last five years. As a contributor to the world’s built environment, we are committed to partnering with our clients to make environmentally responsible opportunities available during the design process. DES provides a holistic sustainable methodology to all our projects through our integrated and multi-disciplinary approach. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
20
TOTAL
RATINGS
365

DES Architects Engineers Company Culture

DES Architects Engineers Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.7/5
DES Architects Engineers' Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

DES Architects Engineers CEO

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Steve Mincey DES Architects Engineers' CEO
Steve Mincey
74 /100

Diversity at DES Architects Engineers

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at DES Architects Engineers have rated Manager, Outlook, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at DES Architects Engineers

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at DES Architects Engineers have rated Outlook, Perks And Benefits, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

DES Architects Engineers eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

35

DES Architects Engineers employees are 35% more likely to recommend DES Architects Engineers as a great place to work

53%Promoters
29%Passives
18%Detractors

Working at DES Architects Engineers

Working at DES Architects Engineers is rated average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. DES Architects Engineers employees are most satisfied about Outlook, Manager, and Professional Development categories, putting DES Architects Engineers’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at DES Architects Engineers was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at DES Architects Engineers

B-

Overall Company Culture at DES Architects Engineers is rated B-

Last updated months ago

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DES Architects Engineers ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

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Results from 20 Employees

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Design
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Design67

DES Architects Engineers Employee Reviews

Out of 14 DES Architects Engineers employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From DES Architects Engineers Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    The leadership group is engaged, supportive, and value staff's goals and desires. Though it is a large architectural firm, it feels like a tight family with a great culture.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Very supportive of my career goals. Great mentors.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The culture is great and inclusive

DES Architects Engineers Company Information

DES Architects Engineers Mission, Vision & Values

DES Architects Engineers Mission Statement

DES has designed more than million square feet of sustainable design in the last five years. As a contributor to the world’s built environment, we are committed to partnering with our clients to make environmentally responsible opportunities available during the design process. DES provides a holistic sustainable methodology to all our projects through our integrated and multi-disciplinary approach.

DES Architects Engineers Vision Statement

Bringing life to design. DES Architects + Engineers approaches design as a collaborative discovery process that couples the desires and needs of the client with the experiences of the architect to achieve a shared vision.

DES Architects Engineers Values

  • professionals
  • treat them with respect
  • focus our resources to help them succeed
HeadquarterUnited States of America
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
DES Architects Engineers employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at DES Architects Engineers report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
70% of DES Architects Engineers employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
DES Architects Engineers employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of DES Architects Engineers employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
DES Architects Engineers employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
80% of DES Architects Engineers employees call their work environment positive
Environment

DES Architects Engineers Employees

20 employees at DES Architects Engineers have reviewed DES Architects Engineers across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 20 DES Architects Engineers employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at DES Architects Engineers are generally satisfied with their total compensation at DES Architects Engineers, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at DES Architects Engineers are pleased with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at DES Architects Engineers are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at DES Architects Engineers believe the environment at DES Architects Engineers is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DES Architects Engineers is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at DES Architects Engineers work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at DES Architects Engineers are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining DES Architects Engineers - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining DES Architects Engineers is that the company was prepared on their first day. DES Architects Engineers employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

DES Architects Engineers KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of DES Architects Engineers' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 DES Architects Engineers employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

DES Architects Engineers Salaries

How much does DES Architects Engineers pay?

How much do people at DES Architects Engineers get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DES Architects Engineers is $87,331, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,835, or $50 per hour.

At DES Architects Engineers, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $115,688 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,286 annually. Average DES Architects Engineers salaries by department include: Customer Support at $57,279, HR at $90,281, Operations at $82,108, and Finance at $74,687. Half of DES Architects Engineers salaries are above $104,835.

17 employees at DES Architects Engineers rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 54 ratings) while 13 employees at DES Architects Engineers rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$64k
$64k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$84k
$84k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$101k
$101k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$161k
$161k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$259k
$259k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$349k
$349k100th Percentile
$87,331*
Average Compensation
$104,835*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

DES Architects Engineers Salaries by Department

Explore DES Architects Engineers Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at DES Architects Engineers

Diverse employees at DES Architects Engineers score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing DES Architects Engineers in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DES Architects Engineers across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 70/100
Department - Design
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
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DES Architects Engineers PTO

DES Architects Engineers' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. DES Architects Engineers' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals50%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo20%
$1500 - $2500/mo20%
$1000 -$1500/mo60%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

DES Architects Engineers Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, DES Architects Engineers applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

5
Total Applied
  • 80% Granted (4 out of 5)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 5)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
  • 20% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 5)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding DES Architects Engineers

Who is the CEO of DES Architects Engineers?

DES Architects Engineers CEO is Steve Mincey, their score by employees is 74

What is DES Architects Engineers eNPS?

The eNPS for DES Architects Engineers is 35

What is the salary for Account Manager in DES Architects Engineers?

Account Manager average salary in the US is 94k

What are the salaries in the IT in DES Architects Engineers?

The average salaries for IT in DES Architects Engineers is 103k

Who is DES Architects Engineers leadership?

are part of DES Architects Engineers leadership, Steve Mincey is the CEO

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