Great brand, Good benefits, AWFUL culture!! - Anonymous employee David Yurman Employee Review

3.0
Nov 7, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Juice bar, yoga, summer hours, nice location in Tribeca

Cons

Awful environment to work in, it's daily all day year round gossip. The people that have been at dy 10+years are mostly the problem and reason why newer employees don't stick around. Super high turnovers because of the fact that everyone is concerned about gossiping and talking down to people instead of actually working, hence why they might have been declined in productivity. Talk of change is not going to happen unless serious changes are made to the culture that is DY. They may hire people with the potential of growing, changing but keeping employees because they have been there a long time is the major problem if they really don't work.

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5.0
Jan 17, 2026
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Pros

Company really supports their employees. Next level platforms have built relationships and KPI’s in an effort to grow the brand and reach more engagement.

Cons

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3.0
Feb 9, 2026
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Pros

Working at David Yurman was a great experience overall. The pay structure and commission potential are very strong, especially for those who are motivated and good at building client relationships. The jewelry itself is good quality, which makes it easier to sell with confidence, and there is opportunity to make great money, top performing ambassadors are easily earning $110k+ annually.

Cons

While there is strong earning potential at David Yurman, the work environment can be challenging depending on the store and management. At the location I worked at, there was a high level of micromanagement and constant pressure to meet individual monthly sales quotas, even when the store was already meeting or exceeding its overall goals. This created unnecessary stress and took away from what could have been a more collaborative team environment. Because individual performance is heavily emphasized, it can also lead to a more competitive or “shark-like” atmosphere, where sales interactions feel tense as everyone is focused on hitting their numbers. Management styles were consistent, but expectations were extremely high, which can negatively impact morale and work life balance especially during peak seasons. There is also limited flexibility and, in some cases, unclear paths for advancement. While the brand and compensation structure are strong, the day to day experience can feel intense and overly performance driven, making it a difficult long term fit for some employees.

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