Vantaggi
Genuinely sporty culture with colleagues who actually play sports together. Early ownership and trust to make decisions, even in junior roles. Strong internal mobility across roles, departments, and countries. Clear mission to make sport accessible, which aligns teams and reduces politics. Close to real users with fast feedback from customers in stores. Generally healthy work–life balance compared to agencies or startups. Product-first mindset that sharpens practical, user-centered thinking.
Svantaggi
Salary often below top market rates for similar roles. Function-over-flair design culture that may feel limiting for luxury or aesthetic-led creatives. Retail DNA is strong so operations and sales realities heavily influence decisions