Stressful but rewarding. - Assistant Merchandiser J. Crew Employee Review

3.0
17 Apr 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

J.Crew is one of the leading retailers of its kind and working for such a bright/vibrant company always puts a smile on my face while coming to work. Excellent benefits and PTO/Holiday schedule. Very young aged office.

Cons

Virtually no training whatsoever. Forced to teach yourself and work long hours.

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5.0
12 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Kept all promises made during interview. - good pay - great associate benefits and health insurance and PTO Healthy work environment

Cons

Sometimes traffic can be really slow so it was hard to meet my goals as a full-time stylist.

2.0
8 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good time-off package. Holiday week off for office employees. Historically respected work-life balance and flexible working. Good employee discount and maternity leave.

Cons

C-suite pushing a mandatory 3 days in-office after 5+ years of boasting flexibility as a cornerstone of their employee benefits package. Lack of clear and thoughtful communication of this new policy was frustrating and disheartening as an employee. Leadership, starting with the CEO, is at an all-time low of the last 6 years of working in their corporate office. Horrifying to see how poorly initiatives are getting rolled out, likely getting pushed down from board of directors. Would anticipate a rough transition into the company if you choose to take a role replacing the dozens of employees possibly being forced to leave the company due to RTO.

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