# Insights on NYC alliance **URL:** \ **Category:** COMPANY REVIEWS\ **Created:** [May 18, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596 "2023-05-18T04:31:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nyctmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Nyctmon](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Nyctmon)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/1 "2023-05-18T04:31:03Z")
Hi everyone, I just started a new job as an associate sweater designer and I am not vibing with the director in a team of two including myself. I wanted to land on a designer role but the offer came in quickly so took this job as the ceo at previous job was an a hole. However I am interviewing for a designer role at a much higher salary range at NYC alliance and the glassdoor reviews are freaking me out… if anyone can share their insights on the company that would help me a lot. TIA ---
**Author:** ![Design-is-my-life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8797f3/32.png) [@Design-is-my-life](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Design-is-my-life)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/2 "2023-05-18T17:02:33Z")
I have two close friends who are design directors currently at NYC Alliance. They are the nicest, kindest women who will treat their team very well. I have freelanced there in the past both in person and remotely for three different teams, and thought the design teams were organized well. I cannot vouch for quality of work life there as I was an outsider… I know they have a hybrid schedule, maybe work 1 day from home. One of their biggest complaints is that there is a daily morning ritual of some sort which is mandatory participation for all. ---
**Author:** ![Nyctmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Nyctmon](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Nyctmon)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/3 "2023-05-18T18:02:24Z")
Hi Design-is-my-life, Really appreciate your input and am glad to here that design teams arent too bad. I am interviewing for a cut and sew division. Hope your good friends are in the division. As long as I get the title, experience and a fair wage/environment I think I can look past the morning prayers… ---
**Author:** ![Doingthis2long](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@Doingthis2long](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Doingthis2long)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/4 "2023-05-19T01:38:52Z")
I know a few people that have worked there and they’ve all said that the morning meetings are very cult like and weird. Make sure you can deal with it - it’s mandatory! ---
**Author:** ![Nyctmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Nyctmon](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Nyctmon)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/5 "2023-05-19T02:30:17Z")
Is the morning ritual their only complaint? I would like to hear about other major red flags. I care most about team culture and boss’s personality as long as the company pays the market value and it doesnt look like a sweatshop(the new job I just started looks like we are working at a factory…) ---
**Author:** ![OrangeDolphin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@OrangeDolphin](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/OrangeDolphin)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/6 "2023-05-20T00:25:35Z")
Did you literally just start this new job? It sometimes take a while to find a new rhythm with co-workers/supervisor. I wouldn’t bail too soon ---
**Author:** ![Nyctmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Nyctmon](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Nyctmon)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/7 "2023-05-20T14:18:34Z")
Yeah… it is just not vibing alone but she gives of the mean girl aura… being short with a certain group of ethnicity who doesnt speak English as their first language… I don’t know if her actions are justifiable even when she is stressed and overworked. What’s scary to me is that I did not notice anything off in the interview. ---
**Author:** ![OrangeDolphin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@OrangeDolphin](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/OrangeDolphin)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/8 "2023-05-20T14:43:37Z")
Yeah. Well that doesn’t sound cool at all. Ive recently started a new job. My boss is a control freak that always thinks her way is right/best. We have the same amount of experience (more than 20yrs) so its not the most fun. Its getting a bit better as we get used to each other but i cant work like that for the long term ---
**Author:** ![Nyctmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Nyctmon](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Nyctmon)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/9 "2023-05-20T17:26:43Z")
I totally hear you. Controlling bosses are also troublesome. my previous boss was a bit like that but she would back off when I followed her way and when she got swamped she stopped caring lol. I am willing to adjust for new people/environment as long as teammates are decent humans but not sure abt my new job. Gahh Job hopping and hunting are so frustrating. ---
**Author:** ![Doingthis2long](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@Doingthis2long](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Doingthis2long)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/10 "2023-05-20T20:11:09Z")
It may not seem like the morning ritual is a big deal, but it is an integral part of the job and is required daily at 9:15 AM sharp (even during the pandemic when everyone was home it was done via zoom). Additionally, someone from your team is picked once a week to verbally “express/share” in a speech how they are relating to the companies daily mantra. This company has a very high turnover rate mostly because people realize quickly it’s not for them. Choose wisely since you have a job currently. ---
**Author:** ![DesignerN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@DesignerN](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/DesignerN)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/11 "2023-05-23T23:50:12Z")
Simply, I think you can decide- when they’re actually offering the job- until then its still them who’s considering you… Unless they asked you to do lengthy “free” project, then its a different story to decide to go with it or not. I also had a coworker worked there as well, which she also left the company for good, less than 2yrs… ---
**Author:** ![yneedsajob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ee7513/32.png) [@yneedsajob](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/yneedsajob)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/insights-on-nyc-alliance/3596/12 "2025-07-01T18:56:46Z")
Coming back in here to say, this was one of the worst places I have ever worked. This company is China owned, so tariffs are hitting horribly. I recently went on an interview, and the person told me 6 other designers, currently at NYC Alliance, are also interviewing for the same role, and asked me what’s going on there!?!? The 3 times a week cult gatherings arent the craziest thing that goes on. I don’t have an enemy I would recommend to work there. in one year, 90% of the company has been replaced.