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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDFAD employees are 6% more likely to recommend DFAD as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at DFAD is rated highly by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. DFAD employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Outlook categories, putting DFAD’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at DFAD was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DFAD is rated A+
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DFAD ranks in the Top 5% 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 46 DFAD employee reviews, 98% were positive. The remaining 2% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DFAD improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 98% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 2% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Questions that are related to my stregths and questions about weaknesses
What makes you most happy at work?Room for creativity and trust
What are some of the best things about your team?Short productive meetings, great output, great planning
What does the leadership team need to get better at?-Respect freelancers’ time and boundaries. -Pay people fairly and on time — always. -Creative professionals thrive on clear, constructive feedback, not micromanagement or chaos. -Improve communication, planning, and follow-through if you want to attract and retain talent in the fut
Audio Branding, Audio Post Production, Audio Research Lab, Audio Programming Lab.
| Headquarter | 2029 Century Park East Los Angeles, CA 90067 United States of America |
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| Website | www.dfad.us/ |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Company Status | Private |
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22 employees at DFAD have reviewed DFAD across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 22 DFAD employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DFAD are extremely happy with their total compensation at DFAD, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DFAD are extremely happy with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at DFAD are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DFAD believe the environment at DFAD is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DFAD is extremely fast. About 87% of the employees at DFAD work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at DFAD are extremely 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 DFAD's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 DFAD employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
DFAD’s CEO Plamen Atanasov started in this role in 2017. Plamen’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 Atanasov’s leadership, DFAD employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Outlook. eNPS and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where DFAD could stand to see real improvement.
The DFAD Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Plamen Atanasov, CTO Tomas Horsky, and CFO / Co-Founder Yury Pavlov
Plamen Atanasov CEO / President
Plamen Atanasov serves as the CEO / President of DFAD.
Tomas Horsky CTO
Tomas Horsky serves as the CTO of DFAD.
Yury Pavlov CFO / Co-Founder
Yury Pavlov serves as the CFO / Co-Founder of DFAD.
Dmitrii Miachin Founder / Audio Director / Lead Composer
Dmitrii Miachin serves as the Founder / Audio Director / Lead Composer of DFAD.
How much do people at DFAD get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DFAD is $69,718, or $33 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $94,677, or $45 per hour.
At DFAD, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $97,161 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $41,798 annually. Average DFAD salaries by department include: HR at $83,044, Customer Support at $65,456, Business Development at $94,678, and Operations at $82,523. Half of DFAD salaries are above $94,677.
9 employees at DFAD rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 9 employees at DFAD rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $45k | $45k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $77k | $77k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $92k | $92k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $160k | $160k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $233k | $233k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $304k | $304k | 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 DFAD across various culture dimensions.
DFAD PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is DFAD address?
DFAD location is at 2029 Century Park East
Who is the CEO of DFAD?
DFAD CEO is Plamen Atanasov, their score by employees is 87
What is DFAD eNPS?
The eNPS for DFAD is 6
What is the salary for Operations Manager in DFAD?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Sales in DFAD?
The average salaries for Sales in DFAD is 91k