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Aref & Associates Design Studio

Is this your company?

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. - Anonymous employee Aref & Associates Design Studio Employee Review

1.0
1 Jul 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You get thrown into the fire and learn as you go. Great for people who like the fast paced, hands on experience and are willing to give it their all. If you want experience, come here. However, if you're not willing to be in a 'boot-camp' situation, then don't come here.

Cons

There is no concept of 'work-life-balance'. You are working 50+ hours a week, even if you are scheduled for 40. No additional benefits- half day Fridays, extra vacation days, over-time pay. If you come in during the weekend, you are still expected to come during the week. You don't get to have your own two-cents put into a project, so I wouldn't recommend Aref for a senior or even intermediate level.

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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.

8
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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