Q&A With IDEO Employees
At IDEO, we are committed to the work of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and in the world. Our purpose of having disproportionate, world-changing impact through design is directly connected to our ability to bring many different perspectives to the table. This applies to our candidates, the people we hire, the clients and customers we serve, and the communities we learn from in our research.
How employees describe working at IDEO
They have the most insightful advice
It is a trailblazer in the design thinking and innovation space.
tbh they funny 10/10 but they dont listen
IDEO charges McKinsey rates for work done by teams making on average $150k per year. The company carries way, way, way too many people who do nothing all day but have been there forever.
low pay and professional opinion not respected
What it's like to work at IDEO
- IDEO employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at IDEO report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 88% of IDEO employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- IDEO employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 81% of IDEO employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With IDEO Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at IDEO?
Business Casual - Quirky. Bring your full self.
What questions do they ask during the interview process at IDEO?
More about you and your work.
How much diversity is there among employees at IDEO?
Top Employee Response
At the top levels, none. At the junior levels, a lot
What's the pay like for IT roles at IDEO?
60-80k per year.
What's the vibe like in the IT dept at IDEO? How many hours are you working?
40-45 per week. They want you to manage your hours pretty closely.
What's the IT team like at IDEO?
Fantastic, they meet bi-weekly to collaborate on a global level, you coordinate with folks at other offices. The only downside is not being able to hang out in person except when you go out for IDEO 101 unless you are in SF, or PA.
How are the benefits at IDEO for employees in Design?
IDEO's Design team rates their overall benefits a B- and most of them think the perks are Good. 67% of IDEO employees in Design say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Design also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $500 -$1000/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at IDEO?
40% of the same employees also feel like IDEO is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at IDEO.
How are the managers in the Design department at IDEO?
IDEO's Design team rates their manager a B+ or 77/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The design team (100%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at IDEO?
IDEO employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C or 64/100. 44% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 100% of employees get raises every year.






