Start with a Little Heart
Every day, we focus on building a special, unique, and fun environment that values and promotes teamwork. We listen and learn from each other. We reward and recognize each other’s efforts and accomplishments. We look for possibilities, not obstacles, always setting challenging goals to help us strive for breakthrough results. We celebrate achievements large and small, showing and sharing our gratitude for the many ways our Associates bring the Build-A-Bear mission to life.
Our Core Values
CELEBRATE
Acknowledge success, recognize individual and team contributions, and have fun along the way.
EMBRACE
Value the diversity, individuality, and background of associates, guests, and business partners.
Cultivate an environment of inclusion.
Cultivate an environment of inclusion.
LEARN
Be intellectually curious.
Own your development.
Listen actively and seek opportunities to improve professionally and personally.
Own your development.
Listen actively and seek opportunities to improve professionally and personally.
Listen actively and seek opportunities to improve professionally and personally.
GIVE
Make our communities a better place to live, work, and play through contributions of time and talent.
ACHIEVE
Push beyond what seems possible.
Attain maximum results.
Attain maximum results.
COLLABORATE
Trust your teammates and work together to achieve common goals.
Seek the opinion of others.
Take accountability for your actions.
Seek the opinion of others.
Take accountability for your actions.
Take accountability for your actions.
WIN
Consistently demonstrate relentless drive to enhance value for stakeholders.
With tenacity, passion, and focus, overcome all obstacles and attain excellence.
With tenacity, passion, and focus, overcome all obstacles and attain excellence.
Associate Testimonials
“I love working for Build-A-Bear because it's a company that is so inclusive in their products and welcoming to everyone!”
"My favorite part of working at Build-A-Bear is the FAMILY I have made. No matter what is happening, they will ALWAYS show up!!
“My favorite part about BAB is the people!! Whether it’s my team, my peers, or our Guests… it’s simply the opportunity to positively impact others that brings me the most joy!
"Each day is a new challenge, and I love it!”
Doing Our Part
Sharing books, bears, and amazing experiences where they’re needed most.
Awards & Recognition
About Us
Careers
Build-A-Bear-Foundation
Hearts 'n' Hugs Fund
Press Room
Investor Relations
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