Talent by Design.

A strategic, design-led recruitment partnership.

Why Talent by Design?

Creative businesses thrive when recruitment is intentional — not rushed.

Talent by Design is our retained recruitment model, crafted specifically for high-growth studios and brands that need a deeper, more considered approach to hiring.

This isn’t about quick wins or scattergun shortlists. It’s about building a long-term partnership rooted in trust, understanding, and aligned ambition — where recruitment supports your business goals, not distracts from them.

Let’s Build Something Better — Together.

We believe the best recruitment happens when there’s alignment — in values, vision, and ways of working.
Talent by Design is about building a recruitment partnership that grows with your business.

If that sounds like the kind of support you’re looking for, we’d love to talk.

Why It Works

  • Strategic, not reactive.
    Hiring becomes aligned with your business objectives, not driven by last-minute needs.

  • Market insight at your fingertips.
    We stay actively engaged with the talent market and bring relevant profiles and trends to you before you even ask.

  • Stronger internal alignment.
    With less reliance on internal bandwidth, your team can focus while we manage the recruitment function end-to-end.

  • Measured results.
    Faster time to hire. Higher-quality candidates. A stronger brand experience for every applicant.

Who It’s For

  • Creative studios looking to scale with the right structure and talent in place

  • Brands seeking a reliable, embedded recruitment partner

  • Founders and senior leaders who want strategic support, not just CVs

  • Businesses that treat recruitment as a key business function — not just a cost line

Important to Note

  • Freelance recruitment is handled separately and not included within the monthly retainer.

  • Additional placements outside of the agreed scope will be billed at our standard fee structure.

What’s included.

  • Kick-off workshop.

    A structured session to define your goals, map out your team structure, and identify key talent gaps and opportunities.

  • Reduced placement fees.

    All hires are charged at 10% of base salary — significantly lower than the typical 18–20% fee model.

  • Monthly retainer.

    Flexible and tailored to your hiring volume and cadence, giving you consistent recruitment support across the year.

  • One executive-level hire annually.

    Included within the scope of the partnership (unless otherwise agreed).

  • Dedicated account management.

    A single point of contact who stays close to your business, ensuring continuity and deep understanding of your evolving needs.

  • Monthly review calls.

    To review progress, align on priorities, and plan ahead.

  • Quarterly in-person meetings.

    To evaluate hiring performance, team structure, and your longer-term talent strategy.