


Diverse employees at Murad have rated CEO Rating, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMurad employees are 49% more likely to recommend Murad as a great place to work
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 13% | Detractors |
Working at Murad is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Murad employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Happiness, and eNPS categories, putting Murad’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Murad was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Murad is rated B
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Murad ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 9 Murad employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Murad improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Honestly really don't remember- it was 4 years ago
What makes you most happy at work?collaboration and you can impact the trajectory of the company
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Employees at the heart of the company
Murad combines advanced scientific research and practical clinical experience to create high performance skincare products.
When you have a beautiful skin it is a sign that you have a healthy body and mind.
At Murad, we believe there is a powerful connection between skin, body and mind.
| Headquarter | 2121 Rosecrans Avenue 5th Floor El Segundo, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.murad.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1989 |
| Tel | 310-726-0600 |
| Company Status | Private |
8 employees at Murad have reviewed Murad 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 8 Murad employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Murad are pleased with their total compensation at Murad, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Murad are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Murad are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Murad believe the environment at Murad is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Murad is a bit slow. About 50% of the employees at Murad work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Murad are 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 Murad's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Murad employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Murad’s CEO Michelle Shigemasa started in this role in 2017. Michelle’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Under Shigemasa’s leadership, Murad employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and the company’s Compensation. Environment and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Murad could stand to see real improvement.
The Murad Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Michelle Shigemasa, Director of Operations, Professional Division Melissa Evans, and EVP Sales Jamie Thomas
Michelle Shigemasa CEO / President
Michelle Shigemasa serves as the CEO / President of Murad.
Melissa Evans Director of Operations, Professional Division
Melissa Evans serves as the Director of Operations, Professional Division of Murad.
Jamie Thomas EVP Sales
Jamie Thomas serves as the EVP Sales of Murad.
Van Vuong Senior Vice President E-Commerce & Digital Marketing
Van Vuong serves as the Senior Vice President E-Commerce & Digital Marketing of Murad.
George Stork Senior Vice President, Information Technology
George Stork serves as the Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Murad.
Kent Schlaefer Vice President of Operations
Kent Schlaefer serves as the Vice President of Operations of Murad.
Lisa Polley VP Communications
Lisa Polley serves as the VP Communications of Murad.
Kristen Abud Sales and Education Executive at Murad
Kristen Abud serves as the Sales and Education Executive at Murad of Murad, Unilever Prestige. Kristen started at Murad,... read more
Charlotte Todd Executive Account
Charlotte Todd serves as the Executive Account of Murad.
How much do people at Murad get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Murad is $73,077, or $35 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $84,348, or $40 per hour.
At Murad, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $116,478 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,726 annually. Average Murad salaries by department include: HR at $86,273, IT at $95,282, Marketing at $82,791, and Sales at $103,432. Half of Murad salaries are above $84,348.
4 employees at Murad rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 4 employees at Murad rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $68k | $68k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $84k | $84k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $252k | $252k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $320k | $320k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Murad score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Murad in the Top 50% 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 Murad across various culture dimensions.
Murad's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Murad's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Murad applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Marketing | 40% | |
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All Industries | 40% | |
Product | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 80% | |
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Van Nuys | 20% |
What is Murad address?
Murad location is at 2121 Rosecrans Avenue 5th Floor
Who is the CEO of Murad?
Murad CEO is Michelle Shigemasa, their score by employees is 96
What is Murad eNPS?
The eNPS for Murad is 49
What is the salary for Marketing Associate in Murad?
Marketing Associate average salary in the US is 55k
What are the salaries in the HR in Murad?
The average salaries for HR in Murad is 86k