Creative Talent Sourcer/Recruiter – EMEA, APAC Coverage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Identify outstanding design and engineering talent through LinkedIn, portfolio sites, social media, creative communities, and other pertinent networks.

• Develop talent pipelines in international markets, particularly focusing on EMEA and APAC regions.

• Execute and oversee high-volume outreach initiatives across various channels.

• Analyze portfolios to pinpoint candidates that meet TasteMakers’ quality standards.

• Build and sustain sourcing pipelines for multiple ongoing roles.

• Assist in identifying strong creative and technical communities throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

• Evaluate applications based on selection criteria such as portfolio quality, skill fit, rate, availability, and readiness for assessment.

• Manage initial candidate engagement and communication via email and messaging platforms.

• Provide support to candidates across different time zones with prompt and considerate communication.

• Create shortlists for project-specific staffing in partnership with the Recruitment Lead.

• Aid in assessing candidate suitability for international freelance and contract-based projects.

• Coordinate the assessment process by distributing tests, tracking submissions, following up, and routing results for review.

• Assist with compliance and contracting processes, including background checks and onboarding documentation.

• Facilitate expert onboarding logistics and project kickoff coordination.

• Maintain accurate records in our talent database and keep the sourcing pipeline organized as we grow.

• Contribute to enhancing operational coverage beyond U.S. business hours to ensure global support for experts and candidates.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–6+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent operations — preferably in creative, design, or tech recruiting.

• Located in EMEA or APAC time zones, outside the U.S., providing significant coverage during European, Middle Eastern, African, and/or Asian working hours.

• A strong understanding of creative and technical talent. You can discern the differences among various designer types — such as brand, product, art direction, web, UX, and advanced new media — and possess enough technical knowledge to comprehend the requirements of frontend engineering and design engineering roles.

• Highly organized. Capable of managing high volumes without missing details — juggling multiple projects, hundreds of candidates, and numerous open threads simultaneously.

• Quick and responsive. You act swiftly, ensuring tasks do not linger.

• Entrepreneurial and resourceful. You excel in environments where processes are still being developed. You identify gaps and address them proactively.

• Able to thrive under pressure. This is a rapidly scaling operation with real deadlines and clients. You find energy in organized chaos.

• Kind and focused on candidate experience. You deeply care about the expert journey, ensuring that every individual in the network feels respected, informed, and valued.

• Well-connected within the design community. You know where designers and engineers congregate online — X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, Dribbble, Behance, portfolio sites, and niche creative communities — and are comfortable engaging in those spaces.

• Globally oriented. You possess experience in recruiting international freelance or contract talent across time zones, or you are eager to develop that skill quickly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first: Work from anywhere.

• International coverage: Assist us in expanding recruiting and expert support across EMEA and APAC time zones.

• Path to full-time: For the right candidate, there is potential for transitioning to a permanent position.

• Autonomy and ownership: This is not a routine sourcing role — you will play a crucial role in shaping how we discover, assess, and onboard the finest creative talent globally.