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American Apparel Company Culture
American Apparel Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
American Apparel's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BMeetings
BTeam
BEnvironment
BHappiness
C+American Apparel CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Paula Schneider
58 /100
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Diversity at American Apparel
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at American Apparel have rated Team, Environment, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at American Apparel
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at American Apparel have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
American Apparel eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-64
American Apparel employees are -64% more likely to recommend American Apparel as a great place to work
| 10% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 74% | Detractors |
Working at American Apparel
Working at American Apparel is rated below average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. American Apparel employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that eNPS and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting American Apparel’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at American Apparel was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at American Apparel
C-
Overall Company Culture at American Apparel is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
American Apparel ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
American Apparel Employee Reviews
Out of 8 American Apparel employee reviews, 29% were positive. The remaining 71% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping American Apparel improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 29% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 71% |
Positive Reviews From American Apparel Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Positive attitude and willingness to work closely together as a team.
Constructive Feedback From American Apparel Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leading, not threatening and giving rewards, any at all.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pennies of what you would get paid elsewhere and all bonuses are set up just slightly or significantly out of reach.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Bring back old management. Original management.
American Apparel Company Information
American Apparel Company Overview
Effortless basics and iconic fashion favorites for women, men and kids.
American Apparel was founded in 1998 and its current CEO is Paula Schneider. Since its inception 28 years ago, American Apparel has grown to 8000 employees.
American Apparel Mission, Vision & Values
American Apparel Mission Statement
To make great quality clothing without using cheap ‘sweatshop' labor and exploiting workers. We manufacture in the United States not because we are crazy flag fanatics but because it is the most vibrant T-shirt market in the world and therefore the most efficient place to manufacture our T-shirts.
American Apparel Vision Statement
Committed To High Quality Products Art, Design, And Technology Employee Care Limitations In The Industry
American Apparel Values
- Equality
- Diversity
- Creativity
| Headquarter | 747 Warehouse St Los Angeles, CA 90021 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.americanapparel.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.americanapparel.net/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
American Apparel Competitors
American Apparel competitors include H&M, Gap Inc., and Forever 21. American Apparel ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how American Apparel compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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American Apparel Employees
American Apparel has 8000 employees. 24 employees at American Apparel have reviewed American Apparel across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 24 American Apparel employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at American Apparel are not very pleased with their total compensation at American Apparel, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at American Apparel are pleased with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at American Apparel are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at American Apparel believe the environment at American Apparel is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at American Apparel is moderate. About 63% of the employees at American Apparel work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at American Apparel are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
American Apparel employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at American Apparel report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
83% of American Apparel employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
American Apparel employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of American Apparel employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
American Apparel employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of American Apparel employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining American Apparel - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
American Apparel KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of American Apparel's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 American Apparel employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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American Apparel CEO & Leadership
American Apparel CEO - Paula Schneider
58 /100
Paula’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Paula in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Paula Schneider’s employees rank American Apparel in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Top 30% for Meetings, and in the Top 30% for Team. Schneider is generally unpopular with American Apparel employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by Hispanic or Latino employees and Female employees. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to American Apparel’s competitors, Paula Schneider ranks below both Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson and H&M CEO Daniel Ervér.
American Apparel Leadership
The American Apparel Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Paula Schneider, Managing Director rajesh Manthena, and Maintenance Director Gabriel Alarcon
Paula Schneider CEO / President
Paula Schneider serves as the CEO / President of American Apparel.
rajesh Manthena Managing Director
rajesh Manthena serves as the Managing Director of American Apparel.
Gabriel Alarcon Maintenance Director
Gabriel Alarcon serves as the Maintenance Director of American Apparel.
Nick Calloway Vice President
Nick Calloway serves as the Vice President of American Apparel.
Dom Francon Managing Director
Dom Francon serves as the Managing Director of American Apparel.
Michael Hunsche Chief Information Officer
Michael Hunsche serves as the Chief Information Officer of American Apparel.
Merle Lidik Managing Director
Merle Lidik serves as the Managing Director of American Apparel.
Kurt Messenger Sr. VP of manufacturing and supply chain
Kurt Messenger serves as the Sr. VP of manufacturing and supply chain of American Apparel.
Mike Munie vp quality
Mike Munie serves as the vp quality of American Apparel.
American Apparel Salaries
How much does American Apparel pay?
How much do people at American Apparel get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at American Apparel is $112,572, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $99,274, or $47 per hour.
At American Apparel, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $195,415 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $49,736 annually. Average American Apparel salaries by department include: IT at $120,950, Admin at $65,360, Design at $78,829, and HR at $166,615. Half of American Apparel salaries are above $99,274.
18 employees at American Apparel rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 64 ratings) while 17 employees at American Apparel rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $99k | $99k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $142k | $142k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $195k | $195k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $248k | $248k | 100th Percentile |
$112,572*
Average Compensation
$99,274*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
American Apparel Salaries by City
American Apparel Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at American Apparel
Diverse employees at American Apparel score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing American Apparel in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at American Apparel across various culture dimensions.
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American Apparel Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
American Apparel PTO
American Apparel's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is American Apparel's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 60% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. American Apparel's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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American Apparel Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in American Apparel on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 10% | |
Product | 7% | |
Operations | 7% | |
IT | 7% | |
Other | 24% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
Burbank | 7% | |
Banning | 3% | |
Salt Lake City | 3% | |
Portland | 3% | |
Other | 7% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding American Apparel
What is American Apparel address?
American Apparel location is at 747 Warehouse St
Who is the CEO of American Apparel?
American Apparel CEO is Paula Schneider, their score by employees is 58
What is American Apparel eNPS?
The eNPS for American Apparel is -64
What is the salary for SEO Specialist in American Apparel?
SEO Specialist average salary in the US is 72k
What are the salaries in the Communications in American Apparel?
The average salaries for Communications in American Apparel is 98k
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