Getty Images reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(662 total reviews)
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Craig Peters

76% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Getty Images has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 662 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Getty Images employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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662 reviews
2.0
Nov 13, 2025

Good team, uncertain future

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Colleagues are genuinely supportive and easy to work with, which makes day-to-day work much easier. For years, the company offered great flexibility and trust around managing your schedule.

Cons

With the upcoming merger with Shutterstock, flexibility is expected to be reduced, and some teams may be required to go into the office twice a week. There might also be some restructuring. Meanwhile, workload and expectations have already started to increase. A key issue is how the company handles recognition. Impactful work often goes unnoticed unless employees actively promote their own achievements. There’s no official process for recognition, but in practice, employees are expected to “market” their work, rather than management or the organisation taking responsibility for understanding each team’s contributions. As a result, promotions can feel tied more to visibility and internal politics than to actual performance or expertise. The structure is still very top-heavy, and roles and responsibilities aren’t always clear, which adds to the confusion and disconnect.

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Getty Images Response
7mo
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve experienced strong support from colleagues and valued the flexibility that has been an important part of our culture. We stand by our Flexible Work Principles and we're glad they've created a positive environment for you! We also appreciate the concerns you’ve raised. As we navigate the Shutterstock merger, we understand that changes can create uncertainty. Our goal is to communicate clearly and proactively as plans develop, and to ensure that any transitions are managed thoughtfully and in line with our Leadership Principles. Your comments about recognition, visibility, and career progression are valued as well. We always want to recognize contributions, clarify expectations, and make growth paths transparent. Our quarterly manager/employee check-ins are a great time to discuss career goals and progression. Please know your HRBP is available as well should you wish to have further conversations. We also hear your feedback around organizational structure and role clarity. Our wider HR team works to ensure our roles are aligned and that career pathing is published, where available. Thank you again for sharing your perspective - if there is anything else you'd like to share, or if you'd like to chat in further detail about any of the above topics, feel free to reach out to me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
4.0
Oct 31, 2025

Good culture

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great culture. You'd always feel like you are "included" no matter what your position is.

Cons

It's not a "big" company if you are in tech, their pay is comparable but not the greatest. Due to its size, there is not much career ladder to climb especially if you are not a naturally social person. But if you are looking for a stable and steady job, Getty is definitely for you.

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Getty Images Response
8mo
Hi - thank you for your review! We're glad to see you've had a positive experience with us! We definitely put an emphasis on promoting a positive culture and want all employees to feel like Getty is the best place they have ever worked. We appreciate your feedback on compensation and career growth. Please know our compensation team does regular market checks to ensure we remain competitive. We also want all employees to have the opportunity to grow their career with us, so if you have specific career goals, please don't be afraid to talk with your manager or your HR Business Partner to talk through goals and opportunities that will help you progress your career with us! If you'd like to chat more about this, or any other topic, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
5.0
Oct 21, 2025

Good

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Pros

Very Good company and very friendly

Cons

Nothing I can see now

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Getty Images Response
8mo
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We're glad to see you've had a positive experience so far! If you ever want to talk through anything in more detail, feel free to reach out to me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
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