Design Recruiter (hybrid, contract)
About The Position
Our client is looking for a Senior Design Recruiter to own and drive design hiring from end to end. You will partner closely with design leadership to build world-class product, UX, and visual design teams as the company scales. This is a high-impact role where you will shape not just who is hired, but how hiring is done — defining the candidate experience, refining the sourcing strategy, and raising the bar for design talent across the company. This role is a six-month contract that could be extended or turn into full time. It is also on-site in Palo Alto three days a week--Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Requirements
- 5+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused specifically on design roles (product design, UX, brand, research, or related)
- Deep familiarity with the design landscape — you know how to read a portfolio, what good looks like, and where to find exceptional talent
- Experience hiring at a fast-moving startup or high-growth tech company
- Strong ability to build trust with designers and creative leaders; you speak their language
- Skilled at sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn, Dribbble, portfolio sites, and design communities
- Data-driven mindset with experience using an ATS and recruiting analytics tools
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills — you manage multiple searches without dropping the ball
Responsibilities
- Own the full recruiting lifecycle for design roles — from sourcing and screening to offer and close — across product design, UX research, motion, and brand
- Partner deeply with design leadership and hiring managers to understand team needs, craft compelling role briefs, and align on hiring criteria
- Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of top design talent through creative sourcing, community engagement, portfolio review, and referrals
- Develop and evolve our approach to evaluating design candidates, including portfolio reviews, structured interviews, and design exercises
- Champion a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects our values and brand
- Use data to track recruiting metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement across the hiring funnel.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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