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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterFIDM employees are -28% more likely to recommend FIDM as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 55% | Detractors |
Working at FIDM is rated below average by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. FIDM employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting FIDM’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at FIDM was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at FIDM is rated C-
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FIDM ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 10 FIDM employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping FIDM improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 88% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 12% |
What makes you most happy at work?Inspiring students to find and pursue their passions for their future
What are some of the best things about your team?Comeraderie, dedication, humor, friendship, reliability
What do you like best about the leadership team?Embracing ideas and suggestions from all members of the team
What needs to change to make the company culture better?They don’t need to change anything
"FIDM offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fashion, entertainment, beauty, interior and graphic designs."
FIDM's engaging learning environment and rigorous programs of study develop graduates who become leaders in the industries of global design and business. Under the guidance of faculty who are industry professionals, students learn to strategically integrate design thinking with technology, producing work that is grounded in critical and creative thought. Graduates embrace cultural diversity and ethical choice while advancing the well-being of their communities.
| Headquarter | Los Angeles, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | fidm.edu/ |
| Founding Date | 1969 |
| Company Status | Private |
FIDM competitors include OTIS. FIDM ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FIDM compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
12 employees at FIDM have reviewed FIDM 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 12 FIDM employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at FIDM are generally satisfied with their total compensation at FIDM, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at FIDM are extremely happy with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at FIDM are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at FIDM believe the environment at FIDM is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FIDM is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at FIDM work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at FIDM are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Employees’ understanding of FIDM's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 FIDM employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Tonian’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tonian in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Tonian Hohberg’s employees rank FIDM in the Top 30% for Team, in the Top 35% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 40% for Meetings. When compared to FIDM’s competitors, Tonian Hohberg ranks below OTIS CEO Judy Marks.
The FIDM Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Tonian Hohberg, CFO Shaun P, and Director Human Resources Julie Otteson
Tonian Hohberg CEO / President
Tonian Hohberg serves as the CEO / President of FIDM.
Shaun P CFO
Shaun P serves as the CFO of FIDM.
Julie Otteson Director Human Resources
Julie Otteson serves as the Director Human Resources of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Julie started... read more
victoria estridge Executive Director, Community & Educational Services
victoria estridge serves as the Executive Director, Community & Educational Services of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design... read more
Dena Stitt Executive Director
Dena Stitt serves as the Executive Director of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Dena currently resides... read more
taylor federico fashion executive
taylor federico serves as the fashion executive of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. taylor currently... read more
Yvonne Scheck Managing Director
Yvonne Scheck serves as the Managing Director of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Yvonne currently... read more
Barbara Bundy VP Education
Barbara Bundy serves as the VP Education of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Barbara currently resides... read more
Lisa Morabito Executive Director of Community & Educational Affairs
Lisa Morabito serves as the Executive Director of Community & Educational Affairs of FIDM.
How much do people at FIDM get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FIDM is $102,520, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,976, or $51 per hour.
At FIDM, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $162,720 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,717 annually. Average FIDM salaries by department include: Marketing at $130,749, Design at $88,348, Operations at $83,084, and Admin at $57,929. Half of FIDM salaries are above $107,976.
6 employees at FIDM rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at FIDM rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $53k | $53k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $106k | $106k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $169k | $169k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $235k | $235k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $308k | $308k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at FIDM across various culture dimensions.
FIDM's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is FIDM's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. FIDM's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of FIDM?
FIDM CEO is Tonian Hohberg, their score by employees is 66
What is FIDM eNPS?
The eNPS for FIDM is -28
What is the salary for DevOps in FIDM?
DevOps average salary in the US is 155k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in FIDM?
The average salaries for Customer Support in FIDM is 63k
Who are FIDM competitors?
FIDM main competitors are OTIS