I applied through college or university. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Gensler (San Francisco, CA) in Mar 2013
Interview
lInterview process was very simple. Met with a Principal, a mid-level team member, and a junior level team member for one hour. They mostly asked about my portfolio and to describe the thought process behind each project. It was a very casual conversation. I received a call from the Principal within the week with an offer. We then corresponded over the next week to get everything confirmed.
They conducted an English only interview. A self intro and portfolio sharing, followed by a quick, causal chat with team members. Very friendly vibe overall and I would recommend this firm.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Gensler (New York, NY) in Mar 2026
Interview
The interview process felt like a gradual conversation where each step became more personal and specific. It started with a recruiter call that was relaxed and focused on my background and interest, then moved into a deeper discussion with the hiring manager where I walked through my experiences and explained my thinking and design approach.
they ask you to explain your portfolio and they ask questions about it. They also ask my last intern experiences. And if their is one specific project that i wish to join.