By Chris Erickson – Research Director, Tampa Bay Business Journal Apr 16, 2024
Gresham Smith is an architecture, interior design and planning firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with 26 offices across the country. Its Tampa office is located in the Lofts at Midtown and has more than 70 local employees.
How would you describe your company to someone outside of your industry? Gresham Smith is a team of diligent designers, creative problem-solvers, insightful planners and seasoned collaborators who work closely with clients to improve the cities and towns we call home. Our employees are diverse in experience, yet we all have one thing in common: genuine care for each other, our partners and the outcome of our work. From roadways and pathways that connect people and places to hospitals that promote well-being and recovery, we have the pleasure of designing communities’ most vital institutions and infrastructure.
Are you currently hiring? Yes
If hiring, are you hiring to maintain or increase current staffing levels? Increase
What is a common trait you find in ideal candidates? Culture is the most important aspect of our firm, so a new hire must be someone who others will enjoy working with. We want smart people who are also genuine and treat all of their co-workers with respect.
Which of the following are offered by your company?
Stand-up desks
Fitness center/membership
Health benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Ability to work remotely
Flexible scheduling
Paid time off for charitable activities
Dress down day or relaxed dress code
Personal days and/or paid time off
Tuition assistance
Does your company offer any tuition assistance or education benefits to employees to support their professional development? Gresham Smith’s tuition reimbursement program aids those employees who aspire to reach higher skill levels and professional competencies, and who are working toward a degree that is job-related and applicable to the employee’s current position or probable career path.
Employees who have at least 12 months of service with Gresham Smith will be considered for reimbursement toward an undergraduate or graduate degree assuming the criteria are met. The employee assumes financial responsibility for the employee’s educational costs. Tuition will be reimbursed up to the lesser of $5,250 or 100% of the cost of tuition, university-mandated fees and required course books/materials per calendar year.
Does your company have an internship program? Yes
Are there any other perks offered or employee benefits that stand out? We host an annual, firmwide employee event called Celebration, where everyone gets the afternoon to come together and celebrate our people, our projects and our practice. Employees look forward to it every year. We also recently introduced an employee resource network focused on well-being. The group offers workshops and tools that help employees address mental health challenges, balance work and life obligations, improve physical health and connect with colleagues who are supportive of one another’s wellness journeys.
— Angie Guarnieri, market analyst and office leader, Gresham Smith
