What makes a cool place to work?
It might be the people, it might be the offices, it might be what the brand actually does. It’s likely a combo of all three.
Welcome to a series where we visit some of the most interesting brand HQs on the planet, take a bunch of photos of their digs, gauge the vibe, and also check out what the toilets are like. Sound fun? Good. This first one definitely was: Sun Bum!
In case you’re not quite sure what Sun Bum does, they’re primarily a suncream company. Starting in surf with a rad mascot ape called ‘Sonny’, they’ve since expanded to be EVERYWHERE. They’re in Walmart along with all the other marts, as well as still being repped in chemists, surf stores and probably apothecaries. The best thing is, though, they’ve kept their heart. Sun Bum still has roots in the coastal lifestyle, with their offices in Encinitas, California. Not just one office, it’s a full on campus with multiple buildings, free Mexican sodas and a whole lot of super friendly staff.
The energy there is pretty amazing for a company that specializes in federally regulated, over-the-counter drugs (ie sun care). The marketing squadron runs a fun ship, there are events there on a regular basis, the concept store out the front is an incredible showcase, and there’s a lot of art on the walls. Generally, yes, a cool place to work. The mascot Sonny keeps the culture strong too, with just about everyone having a variation of him on their desks (he’s even in the bathroom).
Check out the pics and stay tuned for any job openings at Sun Bum. If they’re around, you’ll find them on NeverWork here.






