nice working environment - Anonymous employee Acne Studios Employee Review

4.0
1 Apr 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great mindset & culture. Pleasant work environment. Autonomy in your job

Cons

more standardized processes would be needed to have greater impact on the role.

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5.0
19 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great place to work and amazing leadership!

Cons

None! Great staff and team to work with.

2.0
4 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Employee discount (not the best within industry but better than nothing). Basic benefits including 401(k) and health insurance. A few genuinely great coworkers who made the job more enjoyable. Workload is generally manageable.

Cons

Pay is low compared to many other luxury brands in the industry. Commission structure is weak and does not adequately reward strong performance or high sales volume. Annual raises are minimal and often feel disconnected from employee contributions. The culture can be quietly competitive. While teamwork is emphasized, there is often an underlying sense of competition among coworkers. Upper management frequently focuses on numbers and pushes initiatives that may look good in reports but don't always translate well to the realities of luxury retail. Inventory transfers between stores can be frustratingly difficult, making it harder to provide a seamless client experience. Employee experience varies greatly depending on management, and not everyone is supportive or easy to work with. Many of the nicest, most experienced, and most talented employees have left the company, which raises concerns about retention and long-term morale. Expectations continue to increase without compensation keeping pace. Not everyone is supportive or pleasant to work with, which can affect the overall work environment.

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