Does Barbizon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barbizon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barbizon. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Barbizon?

66% of Barbizon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Barbizon 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barbizon?

Instructor (26) , Director of Education (24) , Talent Director (16) , Director (12) , Teacher (10) , Appointment Setter (9) , National Talent Director (9) , Admissions Director (8) , Sales (7) , Sales Associate (6) , Team Leader (6) , Education Coordinator (5) , Model (4) , Sales Director (4) , Sales Representative (4)

What are the pros of working at Barbizon according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is great" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great people to work with!!! Good product" ((in 14 reviews)); "The company provides great opportunities for growth and the support system to help accomplish it!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Money is good if you sale." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great team." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Barbizon according to real employee reviews?

"long hours and micromanaging boss" ((in 13 reviews)); "Management was difficult, breaks were cut, bathroom breaks felt closely monitored, and the work often felt robotic." ((in 8 reviews)); "You are commission only." ((in 6 reviews)); "The training is inadequate." ((in 4 reviews)); "Work EVERY WEEKEND extreme favoritism no actual opportunity to grow only the senior directors get the good leads" ((in 4 reviews))

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Barbizon Reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(327 total reviews)

Dave Harris

67% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Culture and values

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Barbizon has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 327 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barbizon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

327 reviews

1.0

30 May 2026

Cool industry but a toxic work environment

Appointment setter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Cool industry, I can draw while I call

Cons

They scam low income families to leave yelp reviews to waive late fees, and they’re incentivizing employees to leave positive reviews because it’s such a horrible environment

5.0

18 May 2026

Strong leadership and culture!

Client care specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Strong Leadership, Healthy Company Culture, Financial Stability, Opportunities for Growth.

Cons

Our headquarters operates on Eastern Time, so our workday may extend into the early evening to support cross-regional collaboration

5.0

18 May 2026

Rewarding work with great opportunities!

Director of education

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunities for travel and networking, rewarding work helping students build confidence and professionalism, creative and energetic environment, leadership growth, supportive team atmosphere, relationship building, public speaking and event experience, meaningful mentorship opportunities, fast-paced and engaging workdays.

Cons

Evening and weekend schedules, occasional high-pressure environment during busy seasons, communication gaps between departments, changing priorities and expectations, workload can become demanding around events and showcases.

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Jobs at Barbizon

Modeling and Acting School Sales Representative