Chango Reviews

The architecture industry is beyond tough, especially in NYC. I've worked in my fair share of toxic office environments, basically being exploited for very little pay. Working at Chango & Co. has been the complete opposite of that. The moment I walked into the office for an interview with Susana, I knew this was a place that I could grow significantly and would be valued and taken care of. And I was right. During the past few years I have worked here, I have significantly leveled up my management and design skills, with support and guidance from Susana and the other project managers in the times I needed it. This is an incredibly collaborative and supportive team. The collaboration with the other project managers and designers is my favorite part of the job. Everyone here is very talented, I love working together to design something beautiful. I feel comfortable voicing any concerns I have, bringing new ideas to the table, and asking for advice. My ideas are listened to and valued. The office is beautiful (can't beat the skyline view of Manhattan), and the benefits, perks, and compensation are all great. Lastly, the projects are beautiful. There is truly nothing more satisfying than walking around the finished home after the interior design and sourcing teams wrap up their install. And Susana takes the time to walk through with the project managers to review what worked, what didn't, and what to do differently next time. That level intentionality is rare and incredibly valuable. If you work in this industry, you know that residential design can be grueling, and even a little chaotic and emotional at times, given that you are designing someone's own personal space. Chango & Co. delivers beautiful, high end homes for important clients and therefore expects a lot from their project managers and designers, rightfully so. In turn, they provide the support, guidance, and trust that you need to truly shine. I love what I do and I love the team I'm privileged to do this work with.

From the moment I started working here, I've had nothing but good things to say about Chango & Co. Starting with the team, everyone is relentlessly positive and respectful of themselves, their coworkers, and our clients. It's been so nice to be surrounded by kind people who love what they do and are always looking to improve the firm's work as a collective. People truly work as a team and I always feel excited to walk into our office (which is gorgeous and inspiring in its own right) and interact with everyone. Another element that I've found completely refreshing is the firm's emphasis on having a sustainable work-life balance. Everyone really makes an effort to shut down at the end of the day, and weekends are reserved for our personal lives. There are occasions when one needs to go beyond normal working hours, but I'm always happy to do that because I know my boundaries are respected the other 99% of the time. And, as an introvert, being able to work from home two days per week really helps me reset myself and make sure that I come to the office feeling refreshed and ready to tackle any meetings that I attend in person. As far as the work goes, I'm granted a wonderful amount of autonomy and feel that my contributions are valued. When I need guidance or feedback, it's always happily given to me, but otherwise, I am able to make decisions and work in an uninterrupted manner that makes me feel most productive. Overall, I couldn't be more thankful that I landed at a place like Chango. I know I am missing other "pros" to add to this list, but the above is what's most important to me. That said, bi-weekly office happy hours and "Summer Fridays " are also amazing perks that I feel grateful for.