Had a good run - Anonymous employee Getty Images Employee Review

4.0
Jan 18, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It was a very creative place at one time. There were new ideas in all areas of the business. There was lots of good energy and optimism. If you performed well, you were often promoted and encouraged to try new things. It felt like being with the best.

Cons

Not many. I think Getty is really struggling with a changing industry. Through no major fault of it's own or the people, it's being forced to make some tough decisions about the future. I don't think the company will ever regain its luster. The folks in upper management seem to know that too. We often got the sense that some upper management had checked out and were just waiting to go with certain areas of the ship.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

- fun culture where you get to hear talks by photographers - adopts new technologies relatively early in the game - a really great place to learn and grow as a developer

Cons

- can handle shifts/re-orgs poorly with communication, leaving employees feeling unheard and unvalued.

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Hello! Thank you for your review! We’re really glad to hear that you have a positive view of our culture, particularly the opportunity to engage with photographers and our adoption of new technologies. It’s also great to know that you found our environment supportive with opportunity for growth - we always aim to ensure employees feel that they can learn and grow within their role, and others. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication during shifts and reorganizations. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and it’s important that our communication is clear, consistent, and inclusive so that employees feel heard and valued. We will work to continue to uphold our Leadership Principle of being trustworthy, transparent, and honest. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
3.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

WFH, good overall culture. Good people.

Cons

Leadership has been slow to stay current and modern in the workplace. The business is straddled with debt from a pervious investment company that had bought Getty and gutted it. Future is uncertain.

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