I would go back in a heartbeat! - Package Designer Bath & Body Works Employee Review

5.0
Aug 3, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Great learning curve with challenges and senior responsibilities given. Great team work in the design team overall. Constantly updating product lines, so as a designer you don't get bored. Work hard and speak up and you'll see the change happening, just be patient. Great network and connections. Good benefits, great orientation and welcoming to company. Higher pay compared to competition especially if you are a manager. Constantly growing company, they hire top talent, so can learn from great people. They educate designers with trend shows, classes etc... If you're willing to work and grow, work hard and may have growth (takes about 5 years to get your first promotion) Great products and Employee discount at all Limited brands stores. Great cross-functional teams.

Cons

I was unfortunate to have a horrible manager (he is not there anymore), however I spoke up and my director supported me (at least I felt that he did). Fast to market, so you need to be fast, hardworking and on top of your game. Need to work over 40 hours almost every week. Risk of getting burnt out because of the fast environment- probably that's why the pay is higher. You need to be dedicated and be flexible, so your work and life balance may suffer. There maybe a risk of over-promising, so make sure promises given is held. There is a communication problem generally in the company (maybe caused by speed to market strategy)

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

I previously worked in the field (for a different brand) and we were always so weary of corporate teams coming into the stores. However, the corporate team at Bath & Body Works is absolutely incredible, supportive, and does everything they can to advocate for the stores. The entire Store Ops team is full of people who care deeply about the brand, the store associates, and the customer.

Cons

A lot of meetings. But being remote, it was nice to see faces throughout the day!

5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand to work for! Corporate leaders are great at motivating team down to associate level. (Not sure about Daniel yet though, I’m mostly referring to the tentured leadership team) There’s access to tools that offer clear communication (almost too much communication sometimes). Development is the core of this brand and managers are trained to foster internal talent when it’s identified. The product sold here is cherished by a huge fanbase as well- customers feed off of the excitement the associates have around the product.

Cons

Operationally demanding and challenging; don’t underestimate how much labor and planning goes into selling candles and lotion.

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