Meh, not glamorous as it is made to be - Retail Artist Hourglass Cosmetics Employee Review

The creative team is incredibly talented and passionate — every project feels like a masterclass in beauty storytelling. High creative standards that push you to elevate your craft and think strategically about design, editing, and brand voice. Opportunities to work on luxury-level campaigns that are both visually stunning and ethically aligned with the brand’s cruelty-free and vegan mission. Leadership values artistry and attention to detail, encouraging new ideas and rewarding initiative. A culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and innovation — every team member plays an important role in shaping the final product.

The pace can be intense, especially during major launches, so time management and communication are key. Because the creative team is small, you often wear multiple hats — which is great for growth but can be demanding at times. As with many luxury brands, expectations are high, so perfectionism can occasionally become a pressure point.

Five stars for the incredible team. I was lucky to work alongside some truly great, talented people. Good opportunities to work on some very fun projects. Additionally, being a part of a fast-paced, high momentum business was rewarding in terms of upward growth beyond Hourglass, both personally and professionally.

Three stars for the overall lack of trust and empowerment from leadership. If you are in a creative (or adjacent) field, be prepared for your work to be reviewed multiple times over through an incredibly rigorous and slow approval process. Do not expect to push the status quo here. This is not a business that appreciates new, out of the box ideas. You will work in office 3x days a week with little to no flexibility or understanding from management or HR. Zero growth opportunities within company with constantly moving goalposts. Absolutely no workplace culture.