Employee Ownership

We Own It
Employee ownership defines our culture. From day one, we’ve shared a common goal—making tomorrow better than today. By investing in ourselves, we’ve built a foundation of success, accountability, and growth.

This owner mindset drives everything we do. As a 100% employee-owned company, every ISGer is personally invested, bringing passion, design expertise, and a commitment to exceptional client experiences. We approach every opportunity like we own it—because we do.

Client Benefits

Partners for Success

ISG’s employee owned framework benefits our partnerships with our clients. Here, no one is just a cog in a machine. On every project our clients work directly with an ISG owner that is accountable for project outcomes.

The result? Our client’s best interests stay top of mind and their projects benefit from the collective brainpower and expertise of a fully engaged team.

What you will get:

  • Elevated Designs
  • Better Decisions, Faster
  • Higher Quality Solutions
  • Complete Accountability
  • A True Project Partner
Employee Benefits

We're #AllIn

When we say we’re #AllIn, we mean it. As an employee-owner, you will directly benefit from your hard work in a fast-paced, high-accountability culture. We set the bar high and expect each other to show up each day with a growth mindset and the drive to get it done. It isn’t for everyone but for those up for the challenge, it’s worth it.

You won’t do it alone—our collaborative studio environment offers project-based mentorship, performance coaching, and career development. And while you grow your career, you’ll also build wealth for your future.

Did You Know?

A 2017 NCEO study found being in an ESOP was associated with 92% higher median household net wealth, 33% higher median income from wages, and 53% longer median job tenure.

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Meet the Owners

Learn more about life at ISG and the talent that makes it all possible.