IT Group: Opportunity and Dysfunction - Director Sephora Employee Review

3.0
Oct 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Sephora is classic retail IT: reasonable hours, predictable responsibilities, top-heavy management, access to world-class technologies, systems and equipment. The 4 weeks of vacation, unlimited sick-time and bonus structure (half a year's pay in my case, when we have a good year) are fantastic.

Cons

Top-heavy management. Dysfunctional relationships between software development and product development, worsened by management style and insecurity. Obvious racial profiling in the IT group when hiring for management positions (It's what they call an "Indian shop"). Very few promotions in the overall IT group -- I think they figure the benefits and lifestyle are so good that promotions aren't necessary.

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5.0
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Pros

Growth opportunities, including STO responsibilities Flexible and supportive scheduling Monthly gratis products Employee benefits Employee discount Positive team environment

Cons

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Friendly, knowledgeable, supportive coworkers. Management is generally pretty good. You get to work with all the fun products and learn directly from brand reps. And the customers are there to learn about the products - and you get to talk to them about the best products. If you're excited about Sephora, go apply!

Cons

Hours vary based on the time of the year.

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