Poorly Managed Apparel Development Department - Technical Designer DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

1.0
Nov 26, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Many knowledgeable and friendly co-workers. The salary and benefits package are generous. The corporate HQ, cafeteria and on-site gym are great. If you live in a nearby town, the commute is quick.

Cons

If, on the other hand, you live in more desirable Pittsburgh, the commute can be long and slow. Traffic is real! Also, the highway is not plowed quickly or well, so imminent snow predictions have people running for the exits. The apparel development team is poorly managed by executives with little experience designing/producing clothing or developing brands. If you are entrepreneurial, it may be a difficult company to work for. It's very corporate and the expectation is that you will "stay in your lane." Tools needed to perform the job are not supplied. On Boarding looks good on paper; in reality, it is bare bones. It was, overall, a disappointment.

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5.0
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Pros

Employee Discount Opportunity to provide customers an experience in which they can be confident in buying a new shoe for style, function and support-related reasons. Great selling tools, devices and display fixtures to work with

Cons

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2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

- Unlimited PTO with 401k match is awesome

Cons

- Performance expectations were often unclear or inconsistently communicated, Feedback was reactive instead of timely and actionable. - Leadership quality varied dramatically by manager, with limited coaching or mentorship. - Constant shifting priorities without adjusting expectations or workload. - Psychological safety was lacking, Honest communication feel risky. - Leadership messaging around culture didn't match day-to-day reality. - Process was often valued more than impact or results. - Compensation well below market, w/little flexibility during negotiations. - I felt excluded from key conversations and opportunities that were important to my success.

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