Director of Talent Acquisition

About Us:
We are an award-winning, 2,600+ employee design firm known for innovation, creativity, and a people-first culture. With over 30 studios across the globe, we’re experiencing growth and looking to expand our high-performing team.

We’re seeking a strategic, high-energy Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruiting operations with a strong focus on data, metrics, and scalable systems. This is a leadership role charged with building the future of our talent pipeline and ensuring we remain a top destination for world-class design professionals.

The Role:

As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will lead all aspects of recruitment strategy, execution, and optimization across the firm. This includes managing national and studio-level recruitment activities, aligning talent efforts with business priorities, and maintaining a metrics-driven culture that supports our high-growth trajectory.

You’ll collaborate closely with our HR Business Partners and Talent Leaders across 30+ studios, ensuring our recruitment strategies are tailored, inclusive, and effective. You’ll also own and elevate our recruitment technology, including our internal applicant tracking system and our relationship with LinkedIn, ensuring best-in-class functionality and usage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Define and lead the firmwide talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business and growth goals.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for all recruitment activities across the firm.
  • Partner with the Chief People Officer and Studio HRBPs to forecast hiring needs, identify gaps, and drive performance.
  • Manage LinkedIn relationship and ensure platform utilization is optimized for strategic sourcing and branding

• Operational Excellence:
  • Own and refine use of our internal recruitment database to ensure consistent, data-driven decisions and performance metrics tracking.
  • Implement scalable recruitment systems and processes to support studio-specific and firmwide hiring.
  • Ensure consistent use of applicant tracking systems for robust pipeline reporting and candidate engagement.

• Talent Sourcing & Branding:
  • Devise and execute compelling employer branding and job marketing strategies.
  • Promote our culture, values, and design excellence to attract top talent.
  • Research and source passive candidates through online channels and industry-specific platforms.
  • Attend design conferences, job fairs, and build long-term pipelines via strategic networking.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
  • Develop outreach strategies to engage with underrepresented talent pools.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with HBCUs, NOMA, and other affinity organizations.
  • Promote inclusive hiring practices and candidate evaluation frameworks 

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, preferably within AEC or design-related industries.
• Demonstrated success in leading and scaling recruiting functions in high-growth environments.
• Deep understanding of full-cycle recruiting and sourcing strategies.
• Proven track record of building and optimizing recruiting systems and performance metrics.
• Strong command of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, ATS platforms, and candidate sourcing tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with creative job advertising and social media-driven campaigns.
• Passion for design, creativity, and working with diverse talent.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting for equity and diversity.
• Role reports to the Chief People Officer.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary range: $120,000 – $175,000 based on experience, geographic location, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO.
• Commitment to pay equity, performance-based growth, and inclusive talent practices.
• A fast-paced, supportive environment where your work truly matters.

Join us as we shape the future of design—one talented hire at a time.

Apply today to be part of something extraordinary.