Wizards of the Coast Culture | Comparably
Wizards of the Coast Claimed Company
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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PARTICIPANTS
13
TOTAL
RATINGS
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Wizards of the Coast Company Culture

Wizards of the Coast Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.1/5
Wizards of the Coast's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Wizards of the Coast CEO

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Chris Cocks Wizards of the Coast's CEO
Chris Cocks
81 /100

Diversity at Wizards of the Coast

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A

Diverse employees at Wizards of the Coast have rated Meetings, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Wizards of the Coast

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B

Women at Wizards of the Coast have rated Outlook, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Wizards of the Coast 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

82

Wizards of the Coast employees are 82% more likely to recommend Wizards of the Coast as a great place to work

91%Promoters
0%Passives
9%Detractors

Working at Wizards of the Coast

Working at Wizards of the Coast is rated highly by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Wizards of the Coast employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Team, and eNPS categories, putting Wizards of the Coast’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Wizards of the Coast was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Wizards of the Coast

B

Overall Company Culture at Wizards of the Coast is rated B

Last updated months ago

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25%

Wizards of the Coast ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 13 Employees

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76
Engineering76

Wizards of the Coast Employee Reviews

Out of 13 Wizards of the Coast employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Wizards of the Coast improve their work culture.

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46%
Positive Reviews54%
Constructive Feedback46%

Positive Reviews From Wizards of the Coast Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are open to new ideas, they think long term
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Great 401k Match and Health Savings Accounts
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Great 401k matching, better than previous companies

Constructive Feedback From Wizards of the Coast Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    The leadership team needs to clean house. Get rid of the people who are in roles they should just never have been put in.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The medical insurance is garbage, absolute garbage.
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Upper management needs to learn that great people leaders are what make a company great. Current leadership bully and berate not inspire.

Wizards of the Coast Company Information

Wizards of the Coast Company Overview

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.

Wizards of the Coast was founded in 1990 and its current CEO is Chris Cocks. Since its inception 36 years ago, Wizards of the Coast has grown to 1100 employees.

Wizards of the Coast Mission, Vision & Values

Wizards of the Coast Mission Statement

We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passions, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. Our games seek to harness the boundless energy and imagination of our players. In every pursuit, we seek to inspire a lifetime love for games.

Wizards of the Coast Vision Statement

Legendary Games. Lifelong Adventures.

Wizards of the Coast Values

  • Be Legendary: Practice excellence, improve on our legacy, create awesomeness.
  • Build A Well-Rounded Crew: Prioritize inclusivity and diversity in our teams and games.
  • Delve Into Dungeons: Embrace challenges with openness and creativity.
  • Don't Split The Party: Agree or disagree but commit. Collaborate and have respect for each other.
  • It Takes A Multiverse: We are driven by the lifelong satisfaction of our games.
Headquarter1600 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
United States of America
Websitewww.wizards.com
Founding Date1990
Tel425-204-5360
Company StatusPublic
StockHAS
Jobscompany.wizards.com/content/jobs
Social Sites
  • Culture Video
  • Mitzi, our COD (Chief Operations Dragon) helping us celebrate 2018 Pride!

Wizards of the Coast Employees

Wizards of the Coast has 1100 employees. 13 employees at Wizards of the Coast have reviewed Wizards of the Coast 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 13 Wizards of the Coast employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Wizards of the Coast are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Wizards of the Coast, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Wizards of the Coast are extremely happy with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Wizards of the Coast are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Wizards of the Coast believe the environment at Wizards of the Coast is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Wizards of the Coast is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Wizards of the Coast work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Wizards of the Coast are 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
Wizards of the Coast employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at Wizards of the Coast report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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100% of Wizards of the Coast employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Wizards of the Coast employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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80% of Wizards of the Coast employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Wizards of the Coast employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
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83% of Wizards of the Coast employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Wizards of the Coast - Employee Onboarding

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.

Wizards of the Coast KPIs and OKRs

At Wizards of the Coast 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Wizards of the Coast's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Wizards of the Coast employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Wizards of the Coast CEO & Leadership

Wizards of the Coast CEO - Chris Cocks

Chris Cocks Wizards of the Coast's CEO
81 /100

Wizards of the Coast’s CEO Chris Cocks started in this role in 2016. Chris’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Wizards of the Coast’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Male employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Wizards of the Coast’s competitors, Chris Cocks ranks right above Valve CEO Gabe Newell. Under Cocks’s leadership, Wizards of the Coast employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Meetings. Professional Development and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Wizards of the Coast could stand to see real improvement.

Wizards of the Coast Leadership

The Wizards of the Coast Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Chris Cocks, VP, Business Development & Corporate Strategy Eugene Evans, and VP, Research & Development Bill Rose

  • Chris Cocks  CEO / President

    Chris Cocks CEO / President

    Chris Cocks is President at Wizards of the Coast, a global leader in fantasy gaming. Since 2016, Chris has led strategy... read more

  • Eugene Evans VP, Business Development & Corporate Strategy

    Eugene Evans serves as the VP, Business Development & Corporate Strategy of Wizards of the Coast.

  • Bill Rose VP, Research & Development

    Bill Rose serves as the VP, Research & Development of Wizards of the Coast.

  • Jeffrey Steefel VP, Digital Development

    Jeffrey Steefel serves as the VP, Digital Development of Wizards of the Coast.

  • David Schwartz VP, Digital Publishing

    David Schwartz serves as the VP, Digital Publishing of Wizards of the Coast.

  • Jerome Lalin SVP, Global Brand Strategy & Marketing

    Jerome Lalin serves as the SVP, Global Brand Strategy & Marketing of Wizards of the Coast.

  • Paul Bazakas VP, Global Sales & Trade Marketing

    Paul Bazakas serves as the VP, Global Sales & Trade Marketing of Wizards of the Coast.

  • Elaine Chase VP, Head of Kids Studio

    Elaine Chase serves as the VP, Head of Kids Studio of Wizards of the Coast.

  • Aaron Forsythe VP, R&D

    Aaron Forsythe serves as the VP, R&D of Wizards of the Coast.

Wizards of the Coast Salaries

How much does Wizards of the Coast pay?

How much do people at Wizards of the Coast get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Wizards of the Coast is $118,777, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,512, or $53 per hour.

At Wizards of the Coast, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $223,011 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,144 annually. Average Wizards of the Coast salaries by department include: Legal at $158,667, Design at $101,284, Business Development at $84,905, and Product at $137,195. Half of Wizards of the Coast salaries are above $110,512.

13 employees at Wizards of the Coast rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings) while 13 employees at Wizards of the Coast rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Wizards of the Coast employees include job titles like Senior Developer, DevOps, Project Manager- Tech, and Automation Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from Wizards of the Coast employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$87k
$87k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$110k
$110k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$171k
$171k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$229k
$229k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$279k
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100th Percentile
$292k
$292k100th Percentile
$118,777*
Average Compensation
$110,512*
Median Compensation

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

Wizards of the Coast Salaries by City

Wizards of the Coast Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Wizards of the Coast

Diverse employees at Wizards of the Coast score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Wizards of the Coast in the Top 10% 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 Wizards of the Coast across various culture dimensions.

We believe that supporting all people and promoting inclusion across Wizards of the Coast and society makes the world a better place for all. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that values, respects, and empowers employees to be their authentic selves and bring their best ideas forward. We celebrate diversity because we believe that rich, varied perspectives generate the best ideas, experiences and games.,,It takes a well-rounded crew and a multiverse to create experiences, worlds, and games that enrich the imaginations of our players. We acknowledge that cognitive diversity will allow us to create the best solutions to the hardest challenges, and shape new ways for current and future fans to enjoy our products.,,Wizards of the Coast takes steps every day on our continuous journey to a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. Diversity is a foundational principle of how we operate and permeates through every aspect of Wizards. We have implemented a comprehensive diversity & inclusion strategy that includes employee education and development, talent acquisition, cultivating our employee networks, inclusive products, communication and accountability.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 76/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Wizards of the Coast Perks & Benefits

Free and discounted products, 4 hours per month of paid time to volunteer

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Legal Assistance

Wizards of the Coast PTO

Wizards of the Coast's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Wizards of the Coast's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Wizards of the Coast's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Flex Time33%
Vacation Policy33%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution17%
Childcare17%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo40%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo40%
$500 -$1000/mo20%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wizards of the Coast

What is Wizards of the Coast address?

Wizards of the Coast location is at 1600 Lind Ave SW

Who is the CEO of Wizards of the Coast?

Wizards of the Coast CEO is Chris Cocks, their score by employees is 81

What is Wizards of the Coast eNPS?

The eNPS for Wizards of the Coast is 82

What is the salary for Jr Developer in Wizards of the Coast?

Jr Developer average salary in the US is 81k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in Wizards of the Coast?

The average salaries for Business Development in Wizards of the Coast is 85k

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