Non-toxic and sustainable clothes, super toxic work culture and unsustainable work-life balance - Anonymous employee Outerknown Employee Review

1.0
16 July 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free clothes if you're sample size, free pizza and snacks when you're required to work through your lunch breaks, a misery-loves-company work environment for non-executives, easy to succeed if you're a white guy in creative

Cons

Top-down "leadership" style driven by whatever hashtag social cause can make them money, instead of pushing for any meaningful change. Post a black square because it's trending, and then fire non-white employees. Any challenge to the status quo is met with aggression and fragility. Incredibly toxic work environment with no clear paths to promotion. Inequitable pay with no transparency. Old-fashioned executives who like to think they're progressive, but it's the same boys club of every industry who prefer nepotism and blowing things up rather than fixing what's right under their roof. High turnover and low pay, HR is a joke.

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5.0
17 Nov 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Outerknown has built out its corporate team, and elevated the caliber of talent. It is excited to see the work being done and the direction of the company. There is a real excitement about the direction we are moving in, elevating the women's line, expanding brick-and-mortar retail stores, building out a brand marketing team, invested in an expansive and sophisticated e-commerce team, and more. So excited to be a part of this growing team and organization!!

Cons

Disappointed by past Glassdoor reviews, not sure about their credibility, or the accuracy of statements, but can only speak to my experience which is excited about the potential and future of this brand. A super talented, energized, high performing group, committed to making a difference together.

2.0
21 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Some great people - Bigger titles and more responsibility at a smaller company - Office snacks are good. - Mission feels good to contribute to.

Cons

- PTO and Benefits - Micromanagement - No work life balance

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