Madewell — Employer Visibility Index
Madewell ranks #34 of 77 Apparel employers in United States on the PerceptionX Employer Visibility Index (2026-08), with an AI Visibility Score of 5.1 out of 100. Across all 1443 tracked employers in United States, Madewell ranks #624.
AI models most frequently position Madewell alongside Nike, Lululemon, and Patagonia when discussing Apparel employers.
The company shows strongest employer visibility in Company Culture and Compensation. Visibility gaps exist in Application & Communication, Candidate Feedback and Career Opportunities, where competitors tend to dominate the AI narrative.
Madewell's Visibility Score has risen from 2.6 to 5.1 across its last 3 measurements (since January 2026), climbing 21 places in the Apparel rankings. Over that period it has moved ahead of PVH and Sephora. Nordstrom and Reformation have moved ahead of it. It now trails Uniqlo by 2.6 points.
This analysis is based on AI-generated responses from ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. Data is refreshed regularly to reflect changes in AI employer perception.
Theme rankings (Apparel, United States)
| Theme | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Company Culture | #9 | 33.3 |
| Compensation | #17 | 33.3 |
Ranking history
| Month | Rank | Visibility Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | #55 | 2.6 |
| 2026-02 | #62 | 2.2 |
Top Apparel employers in United States
- #1 Nike (score 69.2)
- #2 Lululemon (score 53.8)
- #3 Patagonia (score 51.3)
- #4 Under Armour (score 41)
- #5 Gap (score 35.9)
Data updated 2026-08-13. Source: PerceptionX Employer Visibility Index. Machine-readable data: https://employers.perceptionx.ai/api/company/madewell.