I would not have joined if given the choice again - Anonymous employee Steven Madden Employee Review

There are many but among the biggest issue is the lack of accountability from upper management. They are there for their own compensation. You will not learn anything from them. This includes all C suite. And if something goes wrong, expect to be thrown under the bus even if it is clearly management's incompetence. The top level people are set and that is never changing as they overcompensate themselves for what they do which is 9-6 but everyone else is expected to work overtime during closing. Ultimately your standing in the company is not based upon performance but rather your ability to polish the shoes of the C Suite.