Design Recruiter hybrid contract

Job Description About the Role Our client looking for a Senior Design Recruiter to own and drive our design hiring from end to end. You'll partner closely with our design leadership to build world‑class product, UX, and visual design teams as we scale. This is a high‑impact role where you'll shape not just who we hire, but how we hire — defining our candidate experience, refining our sourcing strategy, and raising the bar for design talent across the company. This role is a six‑month contract that could get extended or turn into full time. It is also on‑site in Palo Alto three days a week—Monday, Wednesday, Friday. What You’ll Do 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. Qualifications 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 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr