Good as long as you're "In Favor" - Marketing Director NIKE Employee Review

3.0
23 Feb 2020
Recommend
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Pros

An incredibly creative and educational place to work. You learn so many business and communication skills, while managing the coolest projects in the world. These are certainly covet-worthy jobs. Great benefits and perks.

Cons

Game of Thrones is real, and it is called Nike. This company is extremely bureaucratic, with too many hoops to jump through for any decision. If you're not part of the favored group, you're made to less than - Indespensible, of no value on your own, and like you should be happy to just have a job. Over the years it became more of a popularity contest vs spotlighting real talent. Work/life balance is extremely poor. Great internal culture is talked about, but not carried through by team leaders.

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great compensation, good supportive and non stressful culture

Cons

Increasingly frequent layoffs and restructures (I was ultimately laid off)

2.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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