Design and Animation recruitment
Creative hires are judged on the work. We read portfolios closely and ask how each piece came to be.
Who we hire in this sector
Graphic design and branding
Visual identity and brand designers
UX and UI design
Product designers and researchers
Animation
Motion graphics, 3D modelling and video editing
What we check here
We check what the candidate personally made in each portfolio piece, how they take feedback, and whether their taste suits your brand.
- Technical skillTested, at the level the role needs.
- Problem-solvingReal situations from your kind of business.
- Cultural alignmentFit with your team, pace and values.
How the search runs
- 1
Consultation
We get to know the role, the team and your culture, and agree the skills that matter most.
You get a written brief with the must-haves and the pay band.
- 2
Talent sourcing
We search our own pool and the wider market, and speak to candidates who are not actively looking.
You get regular updates on who we have approached and what the market is saying.
- 3
Screening and interviews
Skills assessments and structured interviews, scored the same way for every candidate.
You get a shortlist, each profile with its fitment note.
- 4
Placement and onboarding
We handle the offer, the notice period and the joining formalities, then check in after the hire has started.
You get a smooth joining, and a check-in after the first weeks.
Hiring advice from our blog
Hiring your first SaaS sales or customer success person
Your first SaaS sales or customer success hire works without a playbook. Here is how to choose between the two roles and what to test.
Read articleHow to interview a software engineer when you are not an engineer
A founder or HR head can judge an engineer without reading code. Borrow a technical reviewer for the code and ask five questions yourself.
Read articleNotice periods in India: planning a hire around 30, 60 or 90 days
A candidate in India may join one to three months after accepting. Plan backwards from your start date and stay in touch during the wait.
Read articleHiring in design and animation?
Tell us about the role and we will reply with a time for a consultation call.