Overview

DDB is a communications agency dedicated to making creative work that works.

We believe in the power of creativity to create the change we want to happen in the world and develop audacious and famous ideas for our clients that help to grow their businesses and shape culture by driving behavior change at scale.

We are a global network of agencies who believe firmly in respect, kindness, openness, self-expression, and creativity, making spaces for the lived and learned experiences of all our people, and helping them to be the best they can be. We are intellectually curious about difference, embracing change for the better, and are committed to opposing injustice and constantly challenging the status quo. We are a place packed with the energy and passion to make things happen.

The DDB US Talent Attraction & Acquisition team is looking for an Associate Director, Creative Recruiter. This role will manage searches for the creative side of the agency (Designer, Copywriter, Production, Art Direction) and work alongside a team of recruiters across the US offices (Chicago, New York, & San Francisco). 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the recruitment, interview, and selection process for the creative department
• Demonstrated ability to assess talent and review creative portfolios
• Drive and facilitate the full interview process with the hiring manager to ensure an unbiased process, as well as quality of candidates and timeliness of the search
• Train employees to help them embrace differences within candidates and work experiences
• Provide interview feedback to all external and internal candidates
• Manage the hiring process, from conducting reference and background checks and notifying proper parties for initial on boarding
• Perform related recruiting and sourcing functionsPartner with Head of Talent Acquisition to develop a results-driven recruiting strategy that includes keeping track of diversity metrics and partner with recruitment team to set and reach DE&I goals
• Attend industry events and portfolio reviews as a representative of the agency to source new talent
• Accountable for weekly staffing report and delivering regional talent market research and recruitment metrics when required by the Head of Talent Acquisition
• Work with creative leads across the US to maintain pipeline of talent and remain aware of current and upcoming Creative staffing needs 
• Ambassador for the DDB and adam&eveDDB culture. 

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for Creative roles (Designers, Copywriters, Art Directors, Creative Directors, Production) 
• Experience recruiting for roles outside of Creative during times of slow Creative hiring (Account, Project Management, Strategy, Ops) 
• Prioritize workload to source and develop a pipeline of diverse talent 
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and interact with all levels of management and associates.
• 7 years experience recruiting, within the advertising industry 
• ATS management (job posting, data and reporting) 
• University outreach & Internship management 
• Detailed interviewing skills and management of full cycle recruiting process 
• Developing a dynamic pipeline of candidates 

What we offer:

• Annual salary range: $120,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Planning Assistance
• Stock Discounts
• Transit Discounts
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Employee Assistance Programs

Please let us know should you require any additional support or assistance through the recruitment process.

DDB is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.

This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.