The 7 Best Design Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Looking for a new job in design? Check our list of the most female-friendly employers in the industry, as rated by the women who work there.
InHerSight's list of the best design companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Design companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of January 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 7 best design companies to work for
1. Huge
3.4 stars
Huge is a design company headquartered in the Brooklyn, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and family growth support (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Huge:
"Love it here."
2. Arup
3.0 stars
Arup is a design company headquartered in the London, United Kingdom area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (3.7 stars) and employer responsiveness (3.7 stars).
3. Optum Technology Solutions
3.0 stars
Optum Technology Solutions is a design company headquartered in the New Orleans, LA area, that employs 2 to 10 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (3.7 stars) and paid time off (3.6 stars).
4. Stantec
2.8 stars
Stantec is a design company headquartered in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and flexible work hours (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stantec:
"The company has grown about 30% through acquisition in 2-3 years time. A wonderful company to work for as an engineer, architect, designer or marketing and sales. My group, Oper..."
5. California Closets
2.8 stars
California Closets is a design company that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for California Closets:
"For me, the benefit of this job was that I was able to schedule work on my time. It is extremely flexible."
6. Checkers Foods
2.5 stars
Checkers Foods is a design company headquartered in the Wichita, KS area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Checkers Foods:
"For an entry level position, there's tons of flexibility and frequent pay hikes. I feel like a real part of a team here. Love my boss. "
7. Richmond Public Schools
2.1 stars
Richmond Public Schools is a design company that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.3 stars) and management opportunities (3.3 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of January 1, 2020.