Recruitment, designed around your studio.

Every studio has its own rhythm. Every brief its own personality. That’s why we don’t force you into a one‑size‑fits‑all hiring model. We listen, we design, we build – so your team grows in step with your culture.

We speak your language.

We’re not just recruiters. We’re creative partners. Our team’s roots in design and brand‑side roles mean we understand the pressures, the pace and the perfectionism that drive your world.

We design growth, not just hires.

From salary bands to team structure and onboarding, we advise on the full talent picture. Think of us as your people‑strategy studio, helping you plan, hire and retain with intent.

Our network keeps your pipeline fresh.

Because we work across interiors, branding, digital and more, we constantly meet new creatives who bring fresh energy and niche skills to your projects.

Consult & collaborate

We go beyond filling seats. Need to review salary bands? Redesign your team structure? Build a retention plan? We’ll dive in with workshops, salary insights, and coaching to make sure your studio evolves in the right way.

Choose your model.

  • When you’re staring down a pitch deadline or a big delivery, sometimes you just need extra hands. Our network of freelancers and contractors, from senior interior architects to brand‑side producers, can slot into your project for a day or for months. We move fast, so you keep momentum.

    • Ready at short notice.

    • Trusted creatives across disciplines.

    • Flexible durations – a sprint or a season.

  • This is our bread and butter: we take your brief, get under the skin of your culture and curate a tight shortlist of people who fit. No CV blasts, no copy‑paste intros. Just thoughtful search and honest conversations.

    • We advertise and tap our network.

    • Every candidate is vetted by us.

    • You handle the final choice; we handle the rest (scheduling, offers and negotiation)

  • For roles that need more nuance, like building a new team, finding that unicorn skill set, or exploring a niche market. Selection + gives you more of our time and brains. We treat it like a mini‑retained search: mapping the market, advising on structure, and prioritising your brief so nothing falls through the cracks.

    • Ideal for complex or specialist roles.

    • More consultation, more research.

    • Reduces the risk of mis‑hires.

  • When the stakes are high, search becomes design work. We start with a half‑day workshop to understand your vision and culture. Then we headhunt quietly and precisely, approaching leaders who will not only fit the brief but elevate your business.

    • Suitable for senior or board‑level hires.

    • Discreet market mapping and outreach.

    • Comprehensive screening, you meet only those who truly fit.

  • Your studio evolves; your hiring strategy should too. Talent by Design is our monthly, retained partnership for creative businesses that want to think ahead. Each month we sit with you to craft your talent blueprint. We’ll spend dedicated time mapping roles, refining structure and planning growth. We align your business strategy, people strategy and culture, smoothing recruitment costs along the way.

    • Dedicated monthly sessions.

    • Reduced fees on placements.

    • A strategic partner who stays close and helps your team grow by design.

Let’s design a recruitment model that fits your studio.

What our clients have to say.

  • Quadrant Design

    For over ten years, I have only used Jake Brown for Quadrant Design's recruitment needs. Jake offers such specialist knowledge of our sector.

    The reason we only use Jake and the team at TwentyOne Twelve is that, unlike all the other recruiters, they don't just blindly send over any CV and leave the sorting and interviewing to us; they will interview the candidates first or have known them for a number of years. So when the CVs come through, they are very close to the right candidate. This clearly helps us significantly in the time spent interviewing, but there is also commentary on the candidates' experience and background.

    Over our long working relationship, Jake has gotten to know our culture and approach to life, which also reflects the candidates he puts forward.

    I only recommend TwentyOne Twelve to clients and fellow businesses.

  • Argent

    I approached Jake at TwentyOne Twelve around three years ago. I was looking to hire and build a conceptual retail design team. After working with several other recruiters, Jake was highly recommended to me by a number of former colleagues, and it was clear from our very first chat that he was extremely knowledgeable and very well connected.

    Jake took the time to understand our company culture, values, and the types of individuals I needed to build a successful team. He was honest, patient, and supportive – his commitment to a personalised service made the experience positive and successful. I would not hesitate to recommend TwentyOne Twelve.

  • ML Projects

    TwentyOneTwelve offered a personal, tailored, and considered approach during our recent recruitment journey. They took the time to get to know the business and its needs from the very start, which resulted in some truly meaningful and excellent hires.