Zypsy · 5 days ago
Recruiter
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
4+ years expZypsy is seeking an experienced Recruiter with a strong eye for design and visual taste. This role focuses on identifying and preparing design talent for projects while working closely with internal teams to align candidates with project needs.
Brand MarketingProduct DesignUX DesignVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Identify and engage high-quality design talent across disciplines including product design, UX/UI, visual design, and creative leadership
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of designers across global markets
Develop an understanding of available talent pools, regional strengths, and emerging design communities
Review and evaluate designer portfolios with a strong eye for craft, creativity, and visual taste
Assess candidates’ design process, problem-solving ability, and overall quality of work
Conduct candidate conversations focused on experience, skills, and design thinking
Prepare candidates in the pipeline for upcoming opportunities by setting expectations and clarifying project scope
Develop a deep understanding of the needs, timelines, and requirements of each project
Match candidates to projects based on skills, experience, availability, and design sensibility
Ensure candidates are informed, engaged, and ready to move forward when projects activate
Stay current on global design trends, compensation expectations, and talent availability
Understand the dynamics of US startup environments and how design teams operate within them
Provide insights on talent quality, market conditions, and candidate readiness
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience working with design or creative talent in a recruiting, sourcing, or talent-matching capacity
Strong ability to evaluate design portfolios and articulate feedback on quality and craft
Clear understanding of design fundamentals, workflows, and creative disciplines
Demonstrated visual taste and judgment aligned with high-quality design standards
Experience working across global design markets and international talent pools
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly prepare and guide candidates
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple candidates and projects simultaneously
Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments
Thoughtful, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing talent readiness
Company
Zypsy
A design and investment firm for founders.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.48M2023-01-01Series Unknown· $3M
2018-11-06Seed· $0.48M
Leadership Team
Oz H.
Co-founder, Product designer, and UI engineer
Matt Kim
Sales & Partnerships Lead
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