A lot of gossip, and rumors, making the place a chore to work for. - Senior Software Engineer Getty Images Employee Review

1.0
19 Aug 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It was once a very nice place to work. Still some small pockets of people who want to do a good job.

Cons

A lot of gossip, and rumors, and lies. Sadly backstabbing is ignored or flat out rewarded. Very sad how much the company has gone down hill since The Carlyle Group took over. Too many internal teams are competing with each other for their very jobs, which means instead put their efforts into making good systems and helping to compete with outside companies, effort is wasted on internal petty struggles.

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5.0
1 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
15 June 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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