While 2014 has just begun, it's already been filled with new and exciting changes for Moz. Not only do we have a new CEO, but all of us Mozzers have packed up and moved to a much bigger office that we all actually fit into. Remember when we moved into our last office and we had all that space? Well, that didn't last long (about three years).
We didn't move very far, just a few blocks south on 2nd Avenue in downtown Seattle. We're excited that we only had to walk a couple blocks to watch the Seahawks victory parade!
Today is a super-special day because you've all won a golden ticket for a peek into Roger's new home. Unfortunately, there won't be any songs, dances, or little orange men with green hair, but we do always have tons of chocolate. :-)
So let's get this show on the road!
When you step off the elevator onto the 5th floor, you're greeted by our lovely Team Happy in this reception area. Oooooh, pretty. It looks like the future!
Once you answer me these questions three, the rest of the office you shall see! (We'll actually just let you go in.) One of the main focal points of the MozPlex is the stairwell. Who knew stairs could be so cool? It's made out of torched fir and hemlock, because why have regular fir when it can be torched?
We even have an exposed brick wall because—let's be honest—what kind of a tech company in Seattle would we be without an exposed brick wall?
Look left before descending the stairs and you'll find a huge room of Mozzers hard at work. You'll notice we have desks that can transform to a standing position with the push of a button. Just can't sit anymore? Go ahead and stand up! Tired of standing? Take a seat. Want something in between? Crouch away! The opportunities are (kind of, but not really) endless.
Head right, and you'll enter our brand new kitchen! This is definitely one of the things the Mozzers were most excited for. If you ever stopped by the old MozPlex, you'd have noticed that our kitchen was teeny-tiny for the amount of people we had. Lunch started to look like a coordinated dance to get to the refrigerator, use the microwave, or grab a fork. Not anymore! We just might have to move all the tables one day and have a roller-skating party.
Keep heading through the kitchen and you'll see our stage, which will be home to family meetings (a.k.a. all-staff meetings), lunch-and-learns (last week we learned about commuting to work by bike!), industry meetups, and most definitely lots and lots of karaoke.
Walk past the stage, and you'll find a ping pong table (also a Seattle tech company requirement). Check out Ryan's mean backhand!
Lastly, we now have conference rooms galore! Gone are the days of searching high and low for an available room for 1-on-1s. We now have a whopping 45 rooms to choose from, with names like Millennium Falcon, Serenity, and Galactica for our spaceship-themed 5th-floor rooms, and R2-D2, Johnny 5, and Bender for our robot-themed 4th-floor rooms. Of course, we have one room named after Roger. Each of these rooms has a schedule controlled by a tablet outside the door, so we can always tell if a space is available.
Well, that concludes this virtual tour of the MozPlex. Before we go, we want to give a huge thanks to our office manager, Hillari, for working tirelessly to make this a fantastic office. We also want to thank Jess, Mikayla, Danie, Nicelle, Crystal, Erin, Roxana, Anne, Susan, Dave K., David J, Jacob, Elijah, and Derric for helping to get everything set up and looking awesome from day one. You all are the bee's knees!
If you're interested in a real-life visit to our office, we'll have tours during SMX Advanced and MozCon. We'll post sign-ups for tours as we get closer to these events. We'd love to see you. :-)
Is that Rand Junior playing table tennis?
No!
Rand number 7... why do you think they have Star Wars and Galactica inspired meeting room? Clones!!
Don't anyone tell Gianluca the real address, Rand gave him an address and plane ticket to Arkansas! Nice office guys!
Nope, it's Randrew!
Of course, it's our own very talented Business Development Associate Ryan Watson
Congrats, Moz team! That's awesome!
Where on earth did you get those desks?
Hi Richie,
The desks are the Haworth Height Adjustable Planes Desk.
Cheers!
I see a Green Bay Packers cup holder in one of the photos, and zero Seahawks memorabilia. Isn't that considered Moz treason?
Blake, don't you worry--I've got a bigger than life size 6'1" Russell Wilson by my desk. He just didn't make the photo shoot. :)
Go Hawks!
For what it's worth, Abe (the owner of the Packers mug) is also a Seahawks fan. :)
Haha good find Blake, that's me. I've been a fan since I was very very young. I do also like the Seahawks and have contemplated getting another mug for a while now. :) Trust me, being a fan of two NFC teams is very very difficult.
Well played, sir, well played.
how about you guys hire a local Google Photographer and get a Street View tour of the new office? You could get really creative with it!
Markgoho, that's a great idea! Would love to see the Moz building through street view :)
Congrats guys! :-) Two serious questions:
...Ok, maybe not that serious... ;-)
I second the Roger statue idea.
One that moves its arms and head, just to add to the terror... ;-)
Hmm... Very woody I like it!
If that doesn't say you stand for "organic" rankings, I don't know what does!
Congrats, Team Moz! That front entrance is unlike anything I've ever seen for an office. Pretty sweet! - Patrick
Can't wait to come visit someday!
Looks pretty nice. Is it necessary to have a beard when you want to work for MOZ?
Sick office!
love these wooden stairs
Thats a fancy pants office, especially like the tables that let you stand. Big congratulations on the move.
Old Whiskey in New Bottle!
Great pleace congratulations!
Wooo..So nice office..Congrats to all Moz team..!!! :-)
Is that a typo that you have 45 conference rooms?
Congratulation Moz Team...Great apperance
Very inspiring guys! Congratulations!
Has a similar look and friendly feel to PostcardMania's offices. Love it!
nice new digs!
45 O.o
I'm diggin' the front desk setup. The wood design and architecture scheme is really unique and MUCH different than I expected it to look like.
Seems like a super fun and chill environment. Wish I could visit sometime! Maybe next time I'm in the area (from LA).
Süper moz.com Grup
Megan,
The new office looks great, especially the kitchen. And the location is one of the best, Seattle is a wonderful city. Congratulations!
The new place looks awesome guys. So jealous :)
Well, our office is not as cool as yours, but we have a breath-taking ocean view! :)
Awesoem!!
Congratulations Moz Teams....New Office....!!
Sweet looking new digs! Definitely going to make some time run into Seattle and say hi to some Moz'ers when I'm there in March!
Crazy awesome! Congratulations :)
HOW COOL! Office looks great MOZ
Sweet offices. I'm jealous. Love the design and the layout. <sad face that my office is not nearly as cool as yours>
RS
What a stunning new office, looks like a great place to work! Congrats!
I hope that golden ticket have no expiration date.I might need it someday (unfortunately not in the near future).
Nice looking office. Hope to be able to pay a visit soon :) I sthere an online booking system ? :)
Also nice to see that everybody if not all are beard up :)
Whoa!! The new office space looks awesome - Congratulations! :)
Ok... advising already that I'll reserve the Millennium Falcon meeting room for the monday before MozCon :)
Ah! One more thing? What about coffee bars and chocolate/cupcake places close to the new office? I remember the chocolate shop down in Pine Street... a pure lascivious paradise for choco lovers :)
I still ADORE the sipping chocolate from Chocolate Box; the additional 4 block jaunt mildly diminishes the guilt of adding flavored marshmallows to the luxurious beverage. Fran's Chocolates is only 2 blocks away, if I need a quick fix. Proximity to coffee is a non-issue in Seattle. ;)
is Moz still requiring 89% of new hires to be bearded a'la Rand?
You know, fashion trends come and fashion trends go. I tried to jump into the fun today. :)
I'm jealous now. That's a great looking office you all have there.
Wow, that is a beautiful building!
Congrats Moz, looks amazing!
Sweet Office! Congratulation to the Moz team, I hope to take a tour the next time I am in Seattle!
That is one sexy office... If only it were closer to Melbourne and you required my services :-)
Congrats @moz.
Sweet! Maybe one day...
Very cool but do you have a kitchen that someone has vandalised with spray paint like ours?
https://twitter.com/InstantAtlas/status/273817171623284737/photo/1
Actually we commissioned the vandals (sorry artists) to do this job. I had a headache for days afterwards though.
Oh and does your office have an extinct volcano (think it's extinct) as a backdrop?
Well actually you have Mount Rainier don't you, so you beat me there.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/instantatlas/7985448600/in/set-72157631533974698/
You have a great office folks there!
David
Congrats Moz Group .... !!!
Ahhh ... Moz ... you kill me.
This is gorgeous! Great new office - very jealous of the exposed brick & torched fir.
Congratulations Moz, new place looks great!
Looks awesome! Next time I'm in Seattle I love to get a tour to see it :)
btw: does a man need some sort of facial hair, preferable a beard, to work for you?
"Congratulation Moz Team"
Red Beard there looks shocked that you'd make him use a stand up desk. What kind of slave pit is this? :)
Nice looking office...But a little bit of color in the rooms could have made it lively. It doesn't look boring with colors on the walls...
Congratz!!!
Nice place!
Congrats, Nice set up for real internet marketers ;)