Competitors:
Starz Entertainment
Starz Entertainment
Over the past 20 years, DreamWorks Animation has introduced the world to a lovable curmudgeonly ogre, a noodle-slurping martial arts obsessed panda, and a bashful yet charismatic Viking hero and his pet dragon. Thanks to movies like Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda, Madagascar, and How To Train Your Dragon to name a few, DreamWorks Animation is recognized as one of the most admired family entertainment brands in the world. Dedicated to helping families dream and laugh together, DreamWorks creates and innovates 3D animated feature films, original TV series, and shorts, interactive media, live entertainment, themed experiences, consumer products, publishing, and trailblazing technology. Put all this together with DreamWorks Animations’ award-winning cast of artists, storytellers, and innovators, and, SKADOOSH – the result is a daily dose of laughter that comes to life across platforms, continents, and generations. read more
DreamWorks Animation Company Culture
DreamWorks Animation Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
DreamWorks Animation's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BMeetings
B-Outlook
B-Diversity
C+Executive Team
C+DreamWorks Animation CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Christopher DeFaria
66 /100
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Diversity at DreamWorks Animation
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at DreamWorks Animation have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at DreamWorks Animation
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at DreamWorks Animation have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
DreamWorks Animation eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-5
DreamWorks Animation employees are -5% more likely to recommend DreamWorks Animation as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at DreamWorks Animation
Working at DreamWorks Animation is rated below average by 57 employees, across various culture dimensions. DreamWorks Animation employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting DreamWorks Animation’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at DreamWorks Animation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DreamWorks Animation
C
Overall Company Culture at DreamWorks Animation is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
DreamWorks Animation ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
DreamWorks Animation Employee Reviews
Out of 13 DreamWorks Animation employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DreamWorks Animation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
Positive Reviews From DreamWorks Animation Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Compensation packages and Franchise Development, Education, International Distribution, Exhibition, Employment Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Marketing and Public Relations, Home Entertainment, Global Operations, Information Technology and Technology Initiatives, Legal Affairs Operated
- What makes you most happy at work?That I get to see everyone and make new movies to entertain everyone
Constructive Feedback From DreamWorks Animation Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Human Resources and Administration, Operations, Business Affairs and Legal Counsel, Facilities and Shared Services, Costumer Products, Marketing and Public Relations, International Distribution, Training and Technical Development, Education, Global Operations and Home Entertainment, University Suite
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communicating the company's plans and direction
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Technology pay here is 20-30% below the market in LA
DreamWorks Animation Company Information
DreamWorks Animation Company Overview
DreamWorks Animation was founded in 1994 and its current CEO is Christopher DeFaria. Since its inception 32 years ago, DreamWorks Animation has grown to 2429 employees.
DreamWorks Animation Mission, Vision & Values
DreamWorks Animation Mission Statement
Over the past 20 years, DreamWorks Animation has introduced the world to a lovable curmudgeonly ogre, a noodle-slurping martial arts obsessed panda, and a bashful yet charismatic Viking hero and his pet dragon. Thanks to movies like Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda, Madagascar, and How To Train Your Dragon to name a few, DreamWorks Animation is recognized as one of the most admired family entertainment brands in the world. Dedicated to helping families dream and laugh together, DreamWorks creates and innovates 3D animated feature films, original TV series, and shorts, interactive media, live entertainment, themed experiences, consumer products, publishing, and trailblazing technology. Put all this together with DreamWorks Animations’ award-winning cast of artists, storytellers, and innovators, and, SKADOOSH – the result is a daily dose of laughter that comes to life across platforms, continents, and generations.
DreamWorks Animation Values
OUR CULTURE. At the heart of DreamWorks Animation is the desire to tell great stories that inspire audiences to dream and laugh together, pushing the boundaries of both creativity and technology. ... EDUCATION. ... CAMPUS ACTIVITIES. ... WELL-BEING. ... ENVIRONMENT.
| Headquarter | 1000 Flower Street 91201 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dreamworksanimation.com |
| Founding Date | 1994 |
| Tel | 818-695-5000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DWA |
| Social Sites |
DreamWorks Animation Competitors
DreamWorks Animation competitors include Starz Entertainment. DreamWorks Animation ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DreamWorks Animation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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DreamWorks Animation Employees
DreamWorks Animation has 2429 employees. 57 employees at DreamWorks Animation have reviewed DreamWorks Animation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 57 DreamWorks Animation employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DreamWorks Animation are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at DreamWorks Animation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DreamWorks Animation are generally satisfied with their team. 57 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at DreamWorks Animation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DreamWorks Animation believe the environment at DreamWorks Animation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DreamWorks Animation is moderate. About 44% of the employees at DreamWorks Animation work 8 hours or less, while 28% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at DreamWorks Animation are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
DreamWorks Animation employees generally work 9.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at DreamWorks Animation report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
69% of DreamWorks Animation employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
DreamWorks Animation employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
DreamWorks Animation employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of DreamWorks Animation employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining DreamWorks Animation - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
DreamWorks Animation KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of DreamWorks Animation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 DreamWorks Animation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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DreamWorks Animation CEO & Leadership
DreamWorks Animation CEO - Christopher DeFaria
66 /100
Christopher’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Christopher in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Christopher DeFaria’s employees rank DreamWorks Animation in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Top 40% for Meetings, and in the Top 40% for Outlook. DeFaria is generally unpopular with DreamWorks Animation employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Caucasian employees and Male employees. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
DreamWorks Animation Leadership
The DreamWorks Animation Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Christopher DeFaria, COO Abhijay Prakash, and SVP, Chief Technology Officer Jeff Wike
Christopher DeFaria CEO / President
Christopher DeFaria serves as the CEO / President of DreamWorks Animation.
Abhijay Prakash COO
Abhijay Prakash serves as the COO of DreamWorks Animation. Abhijay started at DreamWorks Animation in Nov of 2017.... read more
Robbin Kelley Senior Vice President, Head of Legal Affairs
Robbin Kelley serves as the Senior Vice President, Head of Legal Affairs of DreamWorks Animation.
Christina Storm Vice President of Business Operations, Strategy, & Emerging Technology
Christina Storm serves as the Vice President of Business Operations, Strategy, & Emerging Technology of DreamWorks... read more
Mark Tokunaga Vice President, Service Operations Technology
Mark Tokunaga serves as the Vice President, Service Operations Technology of DreamWorks Animation. Mark started at... read more
Brandon DiTolla VP Finance, DreamWorks Animation Television
Brandon DiTolla serves as the VP Finance, DreamWorks Animation Television of DreamWorks Animation. Brandon started at... read more
Kate Swanborg SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Kate Swanborg serves as the SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances of DreamWorks Animation. Kate started... read more
Andrew Pearce VP of Global Technology
Andrew Pearce serves as the VP of Global Technology of DreamWorks Animation. Andrew started at DreamWorks Animation in... read more
DreamWorks Animation Salaries
How much does DreamWorks Animation pay?
How much do people at DreamWorks Animation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DreamWorks Animation is $124,348, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,538, or $56 per hour.
At DreamWorks Animation, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,551 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,027 annually. Average DreamWorks Animation salaries by department include: Design at $115,394, Customer Support at $64,870, Finance at $83,899, and Sales at $139,593. Half of DreamWorks Animation salaries are above $118,538.
24 employees at DreamWorks Animation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 71 ratings) while 19 employees at DreamWorks Animation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings).
Salaries contributed from DreamWorks Animation employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Developer, 3D Animator, and Office Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from DreamWorks Animation employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $249k | $249k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
$124,348*
Average Compensation
$118,538*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
DreamWorks Animation Salaries by City
DreamWorks Animation Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at DreamWorks Animation
Diverse employees at DreamWorks Animation score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing DreamWorks Animation in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DreamWorks Animation across various culture dimensions.
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DreamWorks Animation Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
DreamWorks Animation PTO
DreamWorks Animation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is DreamWorks Animation's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. DreamWorks Animation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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DreamWorks Animation Careers
DreamWorks Animation Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, DreamWorks Animation applied for 17 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 88% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
DreamWorks Animation has a total of 2429 employees
17
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 88% Granted (15 out of 17)
- 0% Denied ( out of 17)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 17)
- 12% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 17)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in DreamWorks Animation on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 20% | |
Marketing | 20% | |
Executive | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Phoenix | 20% | |
San Luis Obispo | 20% | |
Burbank | 20% | |
Washington | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding DreamWorks Animation
What is DreamWorks Animation address?
DreamWorks Animation location is at 1000 Flower Street
Who is the CEO of DreamWorks Animation?
DreamWorks Animation CEO is Christopher DeFaria, their score by employees is 66
What is DreamWorks Animation eNPS?
The eNPS for DreamWorks Animation is -5
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in DreamWorks Animation?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 200k
What are the salaries in the IT in DreamWorks Animation?
The average salaries for IT in DreamWorks Animation is 96k
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