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Idean Company Culture
Idean Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
Idean's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A+Retention
BTeam
BManager
BWork Culture
BIdean CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Risto Lähdesmäki
62 /100
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Diversity at Idean
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Idean have rated Environment, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Idean
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Idean have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Idean eNPS
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Working at Idean is rated average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Idean employees are most satisfied about Environment, Retention, and Team categories, putting Idean’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Idean was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Idean
C+
Overall Company Culture at Idean is rated C+
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Idean ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Idean Company Overview
Idean was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Risto Lähdesmäki. Since its inception 27 years ago, Idean has grown to 178 employees.
Idean Mission, Vision & Values
Idean Mission & Values
Idean is a global design firm that works with the world's leading companies, helping them to create long-lasting relationships with their customers, through truly enchanting and elegant experiences.
| Headquarter | 214 Homer Ave 94301 United States of America |
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| Website | www.idean.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | (650) 798-9653 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Idean Competitors
Idean competitors include ido, Reaktor, sa, and MetaDesign. Idean ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Idean 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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Idean Employees
Idean has 178 employees. 7 employees at Idean have reviewed Idean 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 7 Idean employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Idean are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Idean, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Idean are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Idean are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Idean believe the environment at Idean is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Idean is extremely fast. About 83% of the employees at Idean work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Idean are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Idean - 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.
Idean KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Idean's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Idean employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Idean CEO & Leadership
Idean CEO - Risto Lähdesmäki
62 /100
Risto’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Risto in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Risto Lähdesmäki’s employees rank Idean in the Top 5% for Environment, in the Top 25% for Retention, and in the Top 25% for Team. When compared to Idean’s competitors, Risto Lähdesmäki ranks below both Reaktor CEO Joonas Makkonen and sa CEO Olivier Brandicourt.
Idean Leadership
The Idean Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Risto Lähdesmäki, COO Ronan Souberbielle, and CFO Rune Pettersen
Risto Lähdesmäki CEO / President
Risto Lähdesmäki serves as the CEO / President of Idean.
Ronan Souberbielle serves as the COO of Idean. Ronan started at Idean in January of 2018. Ronan currently resides in San... read more
Rune Pettersen CFO
Rune Pettersen serves as the CFO of Idean. Rune started at Idean in October of 2017. Rune currently resides in United... read more
Wesley Wright Vice President, Growth & Strategy
Wesley Wright serves as the Vice President, Growth & Strategy of Idean. Wesley started at Idean in September of 2014.... read more
Jesse Maula Chief Design Officer, CDO
Jesse Maula serves as the Chief Design Officer, CDO of Idean. Jesse started at Idean in September of 2013. Jesse... read more
Pierre Clouin Chief Strategy Officer
Pierre Clouin serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Idean. Pierre started at Idean in October of 2016. Pierre... read more
Ville Kurki Chief Client Officer, Co-Founder
Ville Kurki serves as the Chief Client Officer, Co-Founder of Idean. Ville started at Idean in July of 2016. Ville... read more
Alex Jernigan Executive Creative Director
Alex Jernigan serves as the Executive Creative Director of Idean.
Idean Salaries
How much does Idean pay?
How much do people at Idean get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Idean is $115,076, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,576, or $57 per hour.
At Idean, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $271,276 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,199 annually. Average Idean salaries by department include: Sales at $211,848, HR at $93,038, IT at $96,418, and Business Development at $126,090. Half of Idean salaries are above $118,576.
7 employees at Idean rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at Idean rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $92k | $92k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $114k | $114k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $189k | $189k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $267k | $267k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $346k | $346k | 100th Percentile |
$115,076*
Average Compensation
$118,576*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Idean Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Idean
Diverse employees at Idean score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing Idean in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Idean across various culture dimensions.
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Idean PTO
Idean's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Idean's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Idean applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Idean has a total of 178 employees
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Idean on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 75% | |
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Engineering | 25% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
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Los Angeles | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Idean
What is Idean address?
Idean location is at 214 Homer Ave
Who is the CEO of Idean?
Idean CEO is Risto Lähdesmäki, their score by employees is 62
What is Idean eNPS?
The eNPS for Idean is 50
What is the salary for UI/UX Designer in Idean?
UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Design in Idean?
The average salaries for Design in Idean is 89k
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