Senior Design Recruiter

Summary

Join Academy, a product design agency, as a Senior Design Recruiter! You will work with recruiting and sourcing leaders to support hiring for various design roles. Responsibilities include talent sourcing, client collaboration, candidate assessment, and developing recruiting strategies. You'll need at least 5 years of experience in recruiting, focusing on UX or design roles, and a strong network within the UX community. This is a 20-hour-a-week, remote position offering paid sick leave, unpaid time off, and flexible remote work. Academy values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to advance your career and make a positive impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruiting, with a focus on UX or design roles
• Strong network within the UX community and a proven track record of successful placements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on clear and transparent interactions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A candidate-first mindset with a commitment to providing value-added services such as career coaching and interview preparation

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage top UX talent through various channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, industry events, referrals and Academy's extensive database
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions
• Conduct comprehensive portfolio reviews, behavioral assessments, and interviews to ensure candidates align with client requirements
• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent
• Continuously improve core programs and processes to enhance recruitment efforts and outcomes
• Provide constructive feedback and career coaching to candidates, helping them to improve their skills and better position themselves for success
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates, providing ongoing support and career advice
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to offer strategic insights to clients and candidates
• Play a key role in advancing a more diverse, accessible, equitable, and inclusive team through enhancing our hiring and inclusion practices
• Manage the entire recruitment process, from initial contact to hire, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all parties involved
• Create and maintain a feedback loop with clients and candidates to continuously improve our recruitment processes and outcomes

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave: 5 days
• Unpaid Time Off: Eligible for unpaid time off for vacations, family events, or personal days
• Remote Work: Flexible remote work policy, requiring availability during US hours as designated in the contract and residing in the state of tax residency for at least 183 days a year
• $50 - $75 an hour