Pros
Due to the fast paced nature, working here will teach you to be a quick thinker. I became a better multitasker from a result of heavy workload periods that requires efficient time management. There are a lot of opportunities to partner with designers, graphic design, buyers, technical designers, and product development. Since it is a merchant led company, you will be exposed to the business aspect of streetwear fashion.
Cons
The HQ work environment is very toxic and clique. Unless you can climb the social latter by being "likable" to their standards, it is very difficult to shine and be promoted solely by being a hard worker. During my time at this company, I witnessed many promotions of cross-functional partners who were on a personal-level close with their superiors. Employees part of the women's buying team have a higher chance of being promoted compared to the PD and design team despite it being nearly twice the size of design. It was also often rare and prolonged for a POC (person of color) employee to be promoted. Along with the severe lack of diversity across most of the departments, POC employees are more likely to receive harsher criticism, minimal support, and experience intentional exclusion from peers which affected work efficiency. Many of the other assistants and I also experienced long work days on a regular basis due to the unfair amount of work and back to back deadlines to complete while the associates and above went home early.