Great potential, but be prepared to sacrifice for it. - Colorist NIKE Employee Review

3.0
Jul 13, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and 401K by comparison of what is available in todays market. Some travel and promo perks. Industry recognition, globally! Some promotion opportunities if you are social at the expense of family, and in right circles/cliques.

Cons

Real leadership, almost non-existent. A lot of talk about taking risks and listening to market/consumers but failure to apply it to a business plan. Too many meetings and buy offs from non-contributors to product. Constant justification and battles for ideas that are not aligned to an already existing industry trend. A lot of talk about innovation, but the execution of said innovation comes down to the margins for it. Talkers get ahead of do-ers. Management, Seniors and Directors grow exponentially, while the product creation teams remain the same.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nike in general was a great company to work for. Great work life balance, great teammates, solid pay. Employee discount was awesome perk.

Cons

There was constant reorg and it hurt team morale.

2.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Nike was a great experience overall. The company culture is energetic, inclusive, and team-oriented. Management encourages employees to embody the Nike brand and provides opportunities for growth within retail and corporate roles. Employee discounts are excellent and make it easy to enjoy the products you sell. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during launches and holiday seasons, which keeps the job engaging. I also appreciated working alongside passionate teammates who genuinely cared about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.

Cons

Retail schedules can be inconsistent and often include nights, weekends, and holidays. During peak periods, the store can become extremely busy, which can be stressful when balancing customer service expectations with operational tasks. Advancement opportunities can vary depending on store location and management structure.

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