Great Place to Work - Fun and Welcoming Environment! - Director of Merchandising PlanetArt Employee Review

5.0
Feb 22, 2022
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Pros

I have been with PlanetArt for just under a year. I've worked with several larger companies in my career (including a global Fortune 200 company) and have never felt as welcomed as I did when I joined PlanetArt! Leadership is highly entrepreneurial and always open to constructive suggestions that can generally be quickly and easily tested on the company's various digital commerce platforms. There are lots of opportunities to learn various disciplines within the business, plus nice (and regular) acknowledgements of how much the company appreciates its people. All in all, a fantastic experience so far.

Cons

The company clearly values in-person meetings and communication, which has obviously been difficult since the beginning of the pandemic and may have something to do with employee turnover. Some staff members (not me, fortunately) make fairly long commutes, which is challenging given the in-office requirement - currently three days a week. The business is seasonal and experiences rapid increases in demand during the Holiday shopping season in Q4 - something that can make the November/December holiday season seem a little more stressful than enjoyable.

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5.0
Aug 22, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-A lot of support from my manager and executive team -My team is amazing. There is a lot of trust which helps with productivity. -Growth within my role -Hybrid schedule -Employee Perks such as Crypto Arena games, Grubhub +, discounts on products -Office lunches and events -Location is great and close to many stores/restaurants

Cons

-There can be more communication between departments.

1.0
Jun 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Compensation is competitive but not many other pros

Cons

The compensation helps offset some of these concerns but it does not fully make up for the overall impact of the concerns below: If work-life balance is important to you be sure to ask detailed questions during the interview process and get specific answers. In my experience the reality of the workload has been very different from what was presented during recruiting. Working late nights multiple times per week is very common and is more so an expectation than an exception. The PTO policy is also below what many companies offer. You start with being able to accrue 10 days per year. You accrue 1 more day per year until you hit 15 days with 5+ years of service. Communication from leadership is inconsistent. Information is often shared late incompletely or not at all. Management structure is another challenge. Regular communication with supervisors can be difficult to maintain. Scheduled meetings are frequently postponed or cancelled creating confusion around priorities and leaves employees without the support needed for success. Not much room for career growth. You will gain skills in your area but you will not move up the company ladder very easily.

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