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GKG

Jr. Architect

September 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

This job has given me the opportunity to grow more in a professional way. Working Online has offered me a better understanding of every aspect of architecture; from design, to design development to the construction part. Working here has helped me improve my technical skills from a college level to a professional level. GKG focuses mostly on healthcare projects. However, our design team has experience in education and residential construction. GKG is a diverse company that welcomed people from all backgrounds which is something I appreciate considering that I am part of a minority group. Also, I like the balance I can have between work and home.

What I wish was different

I wish we get more interaction face to face with our own team and other people from the industry.

Advice

One piece of advice would be to get involved in every aspect of the company. This would make you grow faster in a professional way.
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Junior Architect

March 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I have worked here for a few months now and I got to say that I really like the flexibility of working completely remote. The work ethic and experience of everyone at GKG have helped me grow in different levels from gaining new technical skills to leadership skills. For instance, I have been able to improve my Revit skills from a college level to a more professional level. Moreover, I have been able to talk to people in different parts of the design industry and micromanage parts of a project. Most of the projects that the firm works on are healthcare-related. Nevertheless, the firm likes to break from the mold and bring new design ideas to the table to improve this sector. Thus, there is freedom of design for everyone in the GKG team. I think that the best part of GKG is that I feel very welcome as a minority and that the founder George is able to understand someone from a different background and be able to offer the opportunity for self-grow.

What I wish was different

The firm is based in New York and so are most of the projects GKG has worked on. Thus, I would have loved to be able to meet in person every 6 months to improve the team's energy and get to see previous projects and current ones.

Advice

Working remotely is not for everyone so it is important to know if you will be a hundred percent committed to work from your place anywhere in the US.
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