The 10 Best Art Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 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 February 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 10 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 (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Getty Images:
"Getty is a great place to work!"
2. HDR
3.1 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 (3.6 stars) and flexible work hours (3.5 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
2.8 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 (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stantec:
"The company has grown about 30% through acquisition in 2-3 years time. A wonderful company to work for as an engineer, architect, designer or marketing and sales. My group, Oper..."
4. 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 (3.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.4 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!"
5. 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 (3.4 stars).
6. 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 (3.9 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..."
7. 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).
8. 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).
9. Music & Arts
2.6 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 (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Music & Arts:
"Not bad for retail, but still retail with a national corporation."
10. 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 (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Portrait Innovations:
"They need to give employees time off on the holidays and have 2 days off a work, they have very unflexible hours."
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 February 1, 2020.