Sumo Group

Our vision of ‘Achieving Wonder Together’ is underpinned by our mission to ‘Grow a sustainable business providing security to our people and shareholders, while delivering a first class experience to our partners and payers.’
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Sumo Group is an award-winning family of global game and visual development studios, contributing to some of the most-loved franchises in the world, such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Minecraft.

Its team of around 1650 employees is encouraged to “achieve wonder together”, embracing success rather than being intimidated by it. Ultimately, the focus is “enjoy what you do and how you do it.”

The founding company, Sumo Digital, is based in Sheffield, but the Group’s expertise is spread across the UK and worldwide. Its studios include Auroch Digital in Bristol, which transforms classic board games into their digital versions, and Atomhawk visual development services, with teams in Newcastle and Vancouver.

Sumo Group prides itself on its “relaxed, friendly and inclusive” studios. It offers a range of benefits to encourage employees to bring their best selves to work. These include duvet days and gifted additional holiday days for birthdays, Christmas, and when staff have performed above and beyond.

The Group also offers five annual learning days for employees to step outside the business and focus on themselves for personal or skills development. They can also use one of the days to volunteer or fundraise for charity.

And the business is always looking to keep people connected work-wise and socially. This includes through Dojo, its social learning platform, developer conferences – with the first event in July 2022 bringing more than 700 colleagues together – and company-wide virtual roadshows offering live Q&As with the leadership team.

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Fair Deal

73% of staff agreed

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Success, enthusiasm and hard work are recognised through bonuses and mailouts. The packages can be inspired by seasonal events and milestones or offered ‘just because’ to show employees they are valued members of the Sumo family. They have included exclusive company-inspired clothing and merchandise, games, meal deliveries and movie vouchers.
My Company

93% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The Group is always on the lookout for new talent. It sponsors annual student competitions, such as ‘Search for a Star,’ and offers internship and placement schemes – many finishing with an offer of employment on graduation. It also uses paid placements to attract people with little gaming education, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Giving Something Back

92% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Sumo Group Climate Champions are passionate employee volunteers helping put the Group on track to become Carbon Net Zero by 2030. Separately, the Group has purchased carbon offsets, roughly equivalent to all the emissions from its UK businesses in 2020. It has also partnered with ARK2030 to support major eco-restoration projects worldwide.
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73% of staff agreed

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Success, enthusiasm and hard work are recognised through bonuses and mailouts. The packages can be inspired by seasonal events and milestones or offered ‘just because’ to show employees they are valued members of the Sumo family. They have included exclusive company-inspired clothing and merchandise, games, meal deliveries and movie vouchers.
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93% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The Group is always on the lookout for new talent. It sponsors annual student competitions, such as ‘Search for a Star,’ and offers internship and placement schemes – many finishing with an offer of employment on graduation. It also uses paid placements to attract people with little gaming education, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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73% of staff agreed

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Success, enthusiasm and hard work are recognised through bonuses and mailouts. The packages can be inspired by seasonal events and milestones or offered ‘just because’ to show employees they are valued members of the Sumo family. They have included exclusive company-inspired clothing and merchandise, games, meal deliveries and movie vouchers.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2003
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
36
Employee average age
78% : 22%
Male : Female employee ratio
71%
Employees earning £35k+
9%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
Sumo’s success is the success of everyone who works at our studios, and everyone who ever has. It has been Sumo’s vision from the beginning to prioritise its people, their Talent and support them to further their careers and live healthier lives both in and out of the company.

Carl Cavers, CEO - Sumo Group

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