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Aref & Associates Design Studio

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Great team and projects, but low pay - Associate Aref & Associates Design Studio Employee Review

4.0
1 Feb 2020
Recommend
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Pros

If you prove yourself dependable to ownership, then you will gain autonomy. Yes, this studio is very busy and there are often late nights - but, this is a frequent issue in the industry, especially since workplaces became smaller during the recession. The fact that this studio is busy is a benefit - you will learn a lot. You will become an expert in multi-tasking and time management. Also, the clients are often large companies so you will have a chance to interact with important stakeholders, and the projects are usually high end (as in you often will have larger budgets than what you see at other studios - so more fun).

Cons

The environment is demanding, but I think this is sort of a pro as it prepares younger designers for the "real world." Salaries could be higher, especially since this office is in El Segundo and rents anywhere within a reasonable commute are too expensive for the average employee.

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5.0
7 Jun 2017
Recommend
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Pros

World Class Interior Design & World Class Project Execution. Attention to Detail is 2nd to none in the industry. Incredible passion for delivering the best results to and for their client's. If one's goals are to learn from the best and accelerate their career growth in the Interior Design & Project Management Industry, there is no firm better than Aref & Associates!

Cons

Work / Life Balance, but this is true for any person and/or professional firm. Open Communication is the key to the success for both.

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3.0
26 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You learn a lot and get better prepared for the industry

Cons

They work you to death

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