Recruiter

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Recruiter with a strong eye for design and a refined sense of visual taste. This role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and preparing design talent for active and upcoming projects. You will work closely in-house with internal teams to understand the needs of each project and ensure candidates in the pipeline are aligned, informed, and ready to engage.

Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development
  • Identify and engage high-quality design talent across disciplines including product design, UX/UI, visual design, and creative leadership.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of designers across global markets.
  • Develop an understanding of available talent pools, regional strengths, and emerging design communities.
• Portfolio Review & Candidate Evaluation
  • Review and evaluate designer portfolios with a strong eye for craft, creativity, and visual taste.
  • Assess candidates’ design process, problem-solving ability, and overall quality of work.
  • Conduct candidate conversations focused on experience, skills, and design thinking.
• Candidate Preparation & Project Alignment
  • Prepare candidates in the pipeline for upcoming opportunities by setting expectations and clarifying project scope.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the needs, timelines, and requirements of each project.
  • Match candidates to projects based on skills, experience, availability, and design sensibility.
  • Ensure candidates are informed, engaged, and ready to move forward when projects activate.
• Market Knowledge & Insight
  • Stay current on global design trends, compensation expectations, and talent availability.
  • Understand the dynamics of US startup environments and how design teams operate within them.
  • Provide insights on talent quality, market conditions, and candidate readiness.

Requirements

• Design Experience (Required)
  • 4+ years of experience working with design or creative talent in a recruiting, sourcing, or talent-matching capacity.
  • Strong ability to evaluate design portfolios and articulate feedback on quality and craft.
  • Clear understanding of design fundamentals, workflows, and creative disciplines.
  • Demonstrated visual taste and judgment aligned with high-quality design standards.
• Skills & Attributes
  • Experience working across global design markets and international talent pools.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly prepare and guide candidates.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple candidates and projects simultaneously.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments.
  • Thoughtful, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing talent readiness.