ShoeDazzle Reviews

Former Employee – worked at ShoeDazzle full-time for more than a year

Pros – * Decent building in the Yahoo Center with subsidized gym membership
* One of the more promising start ups in the LA tech scene
* Founding CEO is back at the helm after a disastrous tenure by another CEO

Cons – The company had a lot of potential, but a "professional" CEO was put in place at the end of 2011 that halted the momentum that ShoeDazzle had. Unfortunately, even though the founding CEO has returned, the whole subscription e-commerce model seems to be losing its luster among consumers. That and the fact that upper management isn't capable of adjusting to the changes of the market, I would stay away from joining the company.

Engineering management is OK and there are some decent stuff to work on with Ruby, but that's pretty much it. Seems to be filled with catty personalities and lots of cooks in the kitchen, so to speak.

Advice to Senior Management – Leave the egos at home before coming into work

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at ShoeDazzle

Pros – Chance to be part of a hot company
Being part of crazy growth
Great co-workers
Fun culture
Interesting and dynamic business model

Cons – Constantly shifting strategic priorities - still trying to figure out what it wants to be when it grows up
Low salaries
Mixed reviews on upper management
Cronyism

Advice to Senior Management – Figure out a direction and stick to it - no more flopping around.
Promote and retain people because of their skills - not because they're friends with certain people

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend