The 12 Best Art Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (August 2020)
Looking for a new job in art? Check our list of the most female-friendly employers in the industry, as rated by the women who work there.
InHerSight's list of the best art companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Art companies on this list have been rated by 20 or more participants as of August 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 12 best art companies to work for
1. Getty Images
3.3 stars
Getty Images is a photography company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Getty Images:
"Getty Images has fantastic health benefits and paid time off. Getty Images can do more towards flexibility and telecommuting opportunities, as well as ensuring salary equity acr..."
2. HDR
3.0 stars
HDR is a design company headquartered in the Omaha, NE area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.5 stars) and flexible work hours (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HDR:
"Although it is mostly men in leadership positions, I don't believe it's because of a gender inequality of not promoting women, but rather the demographics of the engineering fie..."
3. Stantec
2.9 stars
Stantec is a design company headquartered in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and flexible work hours (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stantec:
"Amazing company"
4. Warner Music Group
2.8 stars
Warner Music Group is a music company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.6 stars) and social activities and environment (3.5 stars).
5. Universal Music Group
2.8 stars
Universal Music Group is a music company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.4 stars) and employer responsiveness (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Universal Music Group:
"It was great to work for Universal during college, they gave great opportunities to loyal employees!"
6. Mom365
2.7 stars
Mom365 is a photography company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mom365:
"Very female focused! In fact, this is one of the only companies where I'm pretty sure women outweight the men!"
7. Lifetouch
2.7 stars
Lifetouch is a photography company headquartered in the Eden Prairie, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.8 stars) and management opportunities (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lifetouch:
"Lifetouch is a very female friendly work environment. There are many females in upper management positions. Though, those positions are hard to come by, unless you are willing t..."
8. JCPenney Portraits
2.7 stars
JCPenney Portraits is a photography company headquartered in the Eden Prairie, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
9. Picture People
2.6 stars
Picture People is a photography company headquartered in the Richardson, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
10. Music & Arts
2.5 stars
Music & Arts is a music company headquartered in the Frederick, MD area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.6 stars) and management opportunities (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Music & Arts:
"Not bad for retail, but still retail with a national corporation."
11. School of Rock
2.5 stars
School of Rock is a music company headquartered in the El Segundo, CA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for School of Rock:
"Flexible hours"
12. Portrait Innovations
2.3 stars
Portrait Innovations is a photography company headquartered in the Charlotte, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Portrait Innovations:
"Portrait Innovations is a wonderful place for women to work in a Child friendly environment. "
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 20 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of August 1, 2020.