Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is an award-winning developer and publisher of tabletop and digital games that ignite a sense of adventure in passionate players around the globe. Best known for publishing groundbreaking fantasy franchises, MAGIC: THE GATHERING® and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®, Wizards is dedicated to bringing together world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences at its headquarters in Washington and studios in Austin and Montreal. Learn more at www.wizards.com. read more

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CEO: Chris Cocks

Joining Wizards of the Coast - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Wizards of the Coast is that the company was prepared on their first day. Wizards of the Coast employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	100%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Wizards of the Coast are rated a B. At Wizards of the Coast most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or once a month. 67% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Wizards of the Coast.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	50%
Once a year	0%
Never	17%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 67% of employees at Wizards of the Coast said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Wizards of the Coast employees earn $118,777. Wizards of the Coast ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in Seattle. Learn More about Salaries at Wizards of the Coast.

Average Salaries at Wizards of the Coast by Department

$149k*

Engineering

$137k*

Product

$101k*

Design

$82k*

Marketing

$135k*

Operations

$68k*

Admin

$85k*

Business Dev

$95k*

Finance

$56k*

Customer Support

$130k*

$92k*

$159k*

Legal

$174k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Wizards of the Coast, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Wizards of the Coast the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Wizards of the Coast, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	40%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	20%
Comfort & Familiarity	40%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	25%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	25%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	50%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	60%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Wizards of the Coast ranks in the Bottom 25% of companies for professional development in Seattle. 50% of employees feel as though Wizards of the Coast is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 33% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Wizards of the Coast.

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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