Creative Talent Acquisition for a National Marketing & Design Agency
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Creative Talent Acquisition for a National Marketing & Design Agency
Creative Talent Acquisition for a National Marketing & Design Agency
National Marketing & Design Agency
United States
See how we cut creative senior‑hire times by 62%, placed 180 designers and art directors in 90 days, and boosted hiring‑manager satisfaction to 94%
Client Overview
Profile: A full‑service marketing and design agency with 12 offices nationwide, specializing in branding, digital campaigns, video production, and UX/UI design. Serving Fortune 500 and mid‑market clients, they manage an annual project volume exceeding $75 million in creative services.
The Challenge
Specialized Skill Gaps
Urgent need for senior art directors, UX/UI designers, and motion graphic artists to support simultaneous campaign launches.
Highly competitive creative market, with top talent receiving multiple offers within days.
Prolonged Hiring Cycles
Average time‑to‑fill for senior creative roles exceeded 50 days, delaying campaign kick‑offs and client deliverables.
Sourcing through generalist channels produced large volumes of under‑qualified applicants, increasing screening workload.
Cultural & Portfolio Fit
Critical requirement that hires not only possess technical skills but also align with the agency’s collaborative, innovation‑driven culture.
Need for rapid portfolio reviews and project‑based evaluations without sacrificing quality.
Our Solution
We implemented a tailored recruitment strategy that combined specialist sourcing, portfolio‑based vetting, and streamlined onboarding:
| Phase | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| 1. Talent Blueprinting | • Workshops with creative leadership to define role profiles, project types, and cultural attributes • Creation of candidate “look‑fors” (style, process, and collaboration indicators) |
| 2. Specialist Sourcers Onboarded | • Engaged 30 creative‑industry sourcers with deep networks in design, animation, and UX communities • Trained on client brand guidelines and project workflows |
| 3. Multi‑Channel Sourcing | • Targeted outreach on Dribbble, Behance, and industry Slack channels • Partnerships with top design schools and alumni networks |
| 4. Portfolio‑Driven Screening | • Two‑stage review: quick portfolio triage followed by live “design challenge” sessions • Standardized scorecards assessing creativity, technical execution, and collaboration style |
| 5. Collaborative Shortlisting | • Joint shortlist reviews with hiring managers via shared dashboards • Weekly candidate progress reports with qualitative feedback |
| 6. Onboarding & Integration | • Pre‑boarding design briefs and system access setup • 30‑ and 60‑day creative check‑ins to ensure fit and project ramp‑up |
Results & Impact
| Metric | Before Engagement | After Engagement (90 days) | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Time‑to‑Fill (Senior Creatives) | 52 days | 20 days | −62% |
| Cost‑Per‑Hire | $11,500 | $7,800 | −32% |
| Candidate-to‑Offer Rate | 18% | 45% | +27 pp |
| First‑Project Onboarding Time | 4 weeks | 1.5 weeks | −63% |
| Hiring‑Manager Satisfaction | 58% | 94% | +36 pp |
Volume: Placed 180 creative professionals across art direction, design, and production teams in 90 days.
Quality & Fit: Achieved a 93% project‑completion satisfaction rate on first assignments.
Efficiency Gains: Reduced screening workload by 40%, enabling in‑house recruiters to focus on high‑value talent engagement.
Client Feedback
“Their specialized approach to creative hiring shortened our fill times dramatically and brought in talent whose work and personality elevated every campaign. Our teams hit the ground running, and project outcomes have never been stronger.”
— Creative Leadership, National Marketing & Design Agency
Roles Successfully Filled
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Senior Art Directors
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UX/UI Designers (Web & Mobile)
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Motion Graphic Artists & Video Editors
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Brand & Visual Designers
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Copywriters & Content Strategists
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Illustrators & 3D Modelers
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Digital Production Coordinators
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Creative Project Managers
Total: 180 successful placements in 90 days
Why Choose Us?
Creative Industry Expertise: Sourcers and recruiters with deep networks in design, animation, and digital media.
Portfolio‑First Vetting: Live challenges and scorecards ensure technical skill and cultural fit.
Data‑Driven Transparency: Shared dashboards, SLA tracking, and qualitative reporting.
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