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Shutterstock Company Culture
Shutterstock Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Shutterstock's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
C+Compensation
CHappiness
D+Perks & Benefits
D+Gender
DShutterstock CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Stan Pavlovsky
41 /100
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Diversity at Shutterstock
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Shutterstock have rated Team, Retention, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Shutterstock
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Shutterstock have rated Retention, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Shutterstock eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-51
Shutterstock employees are -51% more likely to recommend Shutterstock as a great place to work
| 18% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 69% | Detractors |
Working at Shutterstock
Working at Shutterstock is rated below average by 114 employees, across various culture dimensions. Shutterstock employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Shutterstock’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Shutterstock was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Shutterstock
D-
Overall Company Culture at Shutterstock is rated D-
Last updated 2 months ago
Bottom
10%
Shutterstock ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Shutterstock Employee Reviews
Out of 129 Shutterstock employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Shutterstock improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
Positive Reviews From Shutterstock Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The recruiter was very nice and communicative.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The healthcare is pretty good, and 401K match is very good.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?401K 50% match after 2 years
Constructive Feedback From Shutterstock Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Chief People Officer has to start influencing against random vendetta firing and all the layoffs. The C-Suite is all from Vroom or Thomson Reuters, totally incestuous.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The eCommerce business (core) is dying, AI is coming in, and they are scrambling but haven't figured out how to replace it.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The place needs more stability and to really care about their employees. At this point they don't.
Shutterstock Company Information
Shutterstock Company Overview
Shutterstock is a stock photography agency providing photographs, illustrations, vectors, videos and music to businesses and individuals.
Shutterstock was founded in 2003 and its current CEO is Stan Pavlovsky. Since its inception 23 years ago, Shutterstock has grown to 627 employees.
Shutterstock Mission, Vision & Values
Shutterstock Mission Statement
To connect creative professionals with the best photos, vectors, illustrations and video from thousands of contributors around the world.
Shutterstock Values
Modern Flat thin line Icon Set in Business Core Values with word Key Goal,Vision,Connection,Growth,Idea,Commitment,Teamwork,Quality,Integrity.Editable Stroke. Modern Flat thin line Icon Set in Concept of Business Core Values with word Team Work,Growth,Goal,Innovation,Trust,Passion,Connection,Opportunity,Participate.
| Headquarter | 350 Fifth Avenue, 21st Floor New York City, NY 10118 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | shutterstock.com |
| Founding Date | 2003 |
| Tel | (866) 663-3954 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SSTK |
| Jobs | www.shutterstock.com/jobs |
| Social Sites |
Shutterstock Competitors
Shutterstock competitors include Adobe and 500px. Shutterstock ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Shutterstock compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Shutterstock Employees
Shutterstock has 627 employees. 114 employees at Shutterstock have reviewed Shutterstock across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 114 Shutterstock employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Shutterstock are not very pleased with their total compensation at Shutterstock, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Shutterstock are not very pleased with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Shutterstock are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Shutterstock believe the environment at Shutterstock is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Shutterstock is bureaucratic. About 52% of the employees at Shutterstock work 8 hours or less, while 16% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Shutterstock are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Shutterstock employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Shutterstock report the work pace is bureaucratic
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
66% of Shutterstock employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
60% of Shutterstock employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Shutterstock employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
59% of Shutterstock employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Shutterstock - Employee Onboarding
Shutterstock employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Shutterstock KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Shutterstock's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Shutterstock employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Shutterstock CEO & Leadership
Shutterstock CEO - Stan Pavlovsky
41 /100
Shutterstock’s CEO Stan Pavlovsky started in this role in 2020. Stan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Stan in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Stan Pavlovsky’s employees rank Shutterstock in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 25% for Happiness. Pavlovsky is generally unpopular with Shutterstock employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees in the Design department and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Shutterstock’s competitors, Stan Pavlovsky ranks below both 500px CEO Aneta Filiciak and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.
Shutterstock Leadership
The Shutterstock Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Stan Pavlovsky, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Heidi Garfield, and Senior Vice President of Editorial Ben Pfeifer
Stan Pavlovsky CEO / President
Stan Pavlovsky serves as the CEO / President of Shutterstock.
Heidi Garfield Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Heidi Garfield has been General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Shutterstock, Inc. since April 27, 2017 and... read more
Ben Pfeifer Senior Vice President of Editorial
Mr. Ben Pfeifer has been Senior Vice President of Editorial at Shutterstock, Inc. since March 23, 2017. Mr. Pfeifer... read more
Amy Behrman Vice President Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Amy Behrman serves as the Vice President Corporate Development and Investor Relations of Shutterstock. Amy started at... read more
Mike McCabe Vice President, Creative
Mike McCabe serves as the Vice President, Creative of Shutterstock. Mike started at Shutterstock in May of 2018. Mike... read more
Steven Ciardiello Chief Accounting Officer
Steven Ciardiello serves as the Chief Accounting Officer of Shutterstock. Steven started at Shutterstock in November of... read more
Steven Berns Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Steven Berns serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Shutterstock. Steven started at... read more
Martin Brodbeck Chief Technology Officer
Martin Brodbeck serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Shutterstock. Martin started at Shutterstock in January of... read more
Shutterstock Salaries
How much does Shutterstock pay?
How much do people at Shutterstock get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Shutterstock is $110,341, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,279, or $50 per hour.
At Shutterstock, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $236,294 annually and the lowest is a Community Manager at $49,055 annually. Average Shutterstock salaries by department include: HR at $112,354, Design at $74,969, Operations at $100,609, and Business Development at $87,915. Half of Shutterstock salaries are above $104,279.
72 employees at Shutterstock rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 222 ratings) while 68 employees at Shutterstock rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 71 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $102k | $102k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $289k | $289k | 100th Percentile |
$110,341*
Average Compensation
$104,279*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Shutterstock Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Shutterstock
Diverse employees at Shutterstock score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing Shutterstock in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Shutterstock across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Shutterstock Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Shutterstock PTO
Shutterstock's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Shutterstock's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Shutterstock Careers
Shutterstock Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Shutterstock applied for 30 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Shutterstock has a total of 627 employees
30
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (20 out of 30)
- 0% Denied ( out of 30)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 30)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (10 out of 30)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Shutterstock Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Shutterstock on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 14% | |
Product | 9% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
Design | 7% | |
Other | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 49% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 3% | |
Boston | 3% | |
Washington | 3% | |
Austin | 2% | |
Other | 41% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Shutterstock
What is Shutterstock address?
Shutterstock location is at 350 Fifth Avenue, 21st Floor
Who is the CEO of Shutterstock?
Shutterstock CEO is Stan Pavlovsky, their score by employees is 41
What is Shutterstock eNPS?
The eNPS for Shutterstock is -51
What is Shutterstock revenue?
Shutterstock revenue is $557M
What is the salary for General Counsel in Shutterstock?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 217k
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