Incredible journey through a fascinating industry that is continously changing - Anonymous employee Getty Images Employee Review

4.0
May 13, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- making and selling great products - people workig there feel very passionate about creating new digital media - cool and relaxed atmosphere - not too many politics, even if the secret is to make key connections with people - not too many big egos - variety and work is far from monotonous

Cons

- restructures are frequent as the industry is evolving quickly and sometimes unpredictably - tough competition -incertain teams there's no much career opportunities as people tend to stay a very long time - long time needed to understand the business at the start - salaries are not as high as in similar roles in other industries

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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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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
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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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