Pretty good - Program Manager Getty Images Employee Review

4.0
Aug 25, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Getty Images is an easy place to work. Work/life balance is totally achievable, it's in a great location, everyone enjoys hanging out after work in local bars. It's a great place to work especially if you want to live in the city and bike to work, and not have to work too hard. Pay is probably not top, but your hours aren't either.

Cons

People can (and do) "coast" here. Don't piss off upper management, though, or you are fired. I respect upper mgt for their ability to remove negative people, but it also makes for a semi-skittish workforce. Do just enough to not get fired, it seems, and you'll be fine. Don't expect a massive career growth here. This is a lifestyle company.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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Getty Images Response
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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