


Diverse employees at Gymboree have rated Team, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Gymboree have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Gymboree employees are -8% more likely to recommend Gymboree as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Gymboree is rated highly by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. Gymboree employees are most satisfied about Environment, Office Culture, and Professional Development categories, putting Gymboree’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Oakland, CA. See below in detail how working at Gymboree was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Gymboree is rated B
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Gymboree ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 65 Gymboree employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Gymboree improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was really straight forward
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone is really friendly and nice
What are some of the best things about your team?They are reliable, and flexible
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?when the company closed they didn't offer enough compensation other than a small bonus
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?pay is very bad, even though its retail it should be higher
What would you most like to see improved at your company?I would like our company did have a dress code
Gymboree is a retailer stores selling apparel and accessories for children.
""Children are at the heart of everything we do. Childhood is filled with special moments every day and we design comfortable, quality clothes and accessories for memories in the making. Across all of our brands, we aim to make shopping and getting dressed easy and fun. Our clothes help children start each day with something special – because we know a child’s favorite outfit can make every day a great one.""
We creatively inspire engagement and passion in our customers, employees, partners, and communities by uniquely providing a curated collection of the most compelling, innovative, and respected global children’s brands.
| Headquarter | 2299 Kids Way Dixon, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gymboree.com |
| Founding Date | 1976 |
| Tel | 415/278-7000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GMBEQ |
Gymboree competitors include Zulily, Carter's, Old Navy, and The Children's Place. Gymboree ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Gymboree compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
34 employees at Gymboree have reviewed Gymboree 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 34 Gymboree employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Gymboree are not very pleased with their total compensation at Gymboree, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Gymboree are pleased with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Gymboree are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Gymboree believe the environment at Gymboree is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Gymboree is comfortably fast. About 81% of the employees at Gymboree work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Gymboree are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Gymboree employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Gymboree 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Gymboree's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Gymboree employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Daniel’s approval rate is just above average, putting Daniel in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Oakland, CA. Daniel Griesemer is well regarded by employees for the Environment Gymboree offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Daniel is most liked by employees in the Customer Support department and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees in the Operations department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Gymboree’s competitors, Daniel Griesemer ranks just above Carter's’s CEO Michael Casey. With Daniel’s leadership, Gymboree employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Office Culture. Daniel was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.
The Gymboree Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Daniel Griesemer, Vice President, Human Resources Bridget Schickedanz, and Accounting VP Tara Downing
Daniel Griesemer CEO / President
Daniel Griesemer serves as the CEO / President of Gymboree.
Bridget Schickedanz Vice President, Human Resources
Bridget Schickedanz serves as the Vice President, Human Resources of Gymboree. Bridget started at Gymboree in February... read more
Tara Downing Accounting VP
Tara Downing serves as the Accounting VP of Gymboree. Tara started at Gymboree in February of 1998. Tara currently... read more
Todd Jackson Executive Director of Global Wholesale
Todd Jackson serves as the Executive Director of Global Wholesale of Gymboree. Todd started at Gymboree in May of 2017.... read more
Ron Beegle Independent Director, Board of Directors
Ron Beegle serves as the Independent Director, Board of Directors of Gymboree.
Jill Johnston Vice President
Jill Johnston serves as the Vice President of Gymboree.
Jane Mangan Vice President
Jane Mangan serves as the Vice President of Gymboree.
Tricia Lesser Vice President Global Production, Sourcing and Product Development
Tricia Lesser serves as the Vice President Global Production, Sourcing and Product Development of Gymboree. Tricia... read more
Amanda Sadie Vice President of Merchandise Planning at Gymboree, Gymboree Outlet & International/Wholesale
Amanda Sadie serves as the Vice President of Merchandise Planning at Gymboree, Gymboree Outlet & International/Wholesale... read more
How much do people at Gymboree get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Gymboree is $151,557, or $72 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $156,406, or $75 per hour.
At Gymboree, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $259,043 annually and the lowest is an Office Manager at $60,088 annually. Average Gymboree salaries by department include: Legal at $148,822, Communications at $238,374, Operations at $117,209, and Marketing at $137,823. Half of Gymboree salaries are above $156,406.
23 employees at Gymboree rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 73 ratings) while 23 employees at Gymboree rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $90k | $90k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $123k | $123k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $149k | $149k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $210k | $210k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $259k | $259k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $304k | $304k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $320k | $320k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Gymboree score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Gymboree in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Gymboree across various culture dimensions.
Gymboree's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Gymboree's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Gymboree applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Gymboree address?
Gymboree location is at 2299 Kids Way
Who is the CEO of Gymboree?
Gymboree CEO is Daniel Griesemer, their score by employees is 70
What is Gymboree eNPS?
The eNPS for Gymboree is -8
What is the salary for Copywriter in Gymboree?
Copywriter average salary in the US is 108k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Gymboree?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Gymboree is 111k