Stay far away from the Samples Department. - Sample Coordinator Aritzia Employee Review

1.0
8 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Exposure to multiple departments across the fashion industry (design/production/etc) - Good discounts (40% and above)

Cons

- Poor management: Department manager/director lacks understanding of daily operations and offers little meaningful support. Check-ins feel performative, with no real concern for employee well-being. - Unrealistic expectations: KPIs and deadlines are set without regard for workload or staffing, making them nearly impossible to meet. - No work-life balance: Long hours and mandatory shifts are enforced, even during illness or emergencies. - Lack of job security: High turnover, including layoffs of long-tenured employees - Highest workload = Lowest pay across other departments

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Great team of girls to work with

Cons

- Quite boring during quiet hours - Discount for boutique associates isn't the same as sales associates

4.0
5 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong product knowledge and styling training that helps you build real retail and clienteling skills.

Cons

Extremely sales-driven culture with heavy emphasis on KPIs and SPH, which can create constant stress and competition between Style Advisors

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