Not what you think - Stylist Stitch Fix Employee Review

2.0
Mar 21, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours. Work from anywhere. Company discount.

Cons

On top of them taking 6-9 months to complete a hiring process, you feel like you're always "ON". Very little chance to flex up to fulltime unless you are a manager. Minimal contact with other "team members" and management. You are given minimal time to style clients. They would like you to complete a client in 12 Min while building a relationship with them individually which is insane. If you have a particularly difficult client or one that needs extra attention it doesn't matter. These times will affect your overall metrics and you will be penalized. Items are insanely overpriced! You are encouraged to "push" items to clients that are frankly not worth the price and constant client complaints about the manufacturing or receiving items with stains. This was definitely not the stylist job I thought it was going to be. As the months went on this did not feel exciting and made me feel more and more like a money maker for a company with little interest in its clients. Great for stay at home moms who need 15 hrs of extra pay. Not recommended for anyone actually interested in fashion or a financially dependable position.

Explore other reviews about Stitch Fix

5.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people you actually work with are actually fantastic humans and brilliant engineers. They're eager to learn, collaborate, and help no matter what level they are or team they're on. You can make real friends here.

Cons

Unfortunately, the business just hasn't been as stable as it used to be. Leadership is always changing something and there isn't as much transparency about those decisions as there once was.

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• I work with genuinely kind, supportive people who are always willing to jump in and help or give feedback to help me grow. • I've had the opportunity to partner with a variety of teams and build meaningful relationships across the business even from a remote setting. • Flexible work environment that allowed for a healthy work-life balance. • I've always felt trusted to manage my workload and bring new ideas to recruiting processes. • Mission-driven culture with employees who truly cared about helping clients feel confident in their personal style. • Great place to develop recruiting skills while working alongside talented and thoughtful teammates.

Cons

• Stakeholder alignment could take time when multiple teams were involved in hiring decisions. • I honestly don't have many cons to share. I can genuinely see myself working at Stitch Fix for many years to come. It's a company that truly values its people, and I'm proud to say I work here when people ask. The culture, mission, and people make it a place where I feel supported, challenged, and excited to contribute every day.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All