SG&A Recruiter, Design (Contract)
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
As a key member of Andurils recruiting team you will be a specialized Contract Design Recruiter responsible for attracting and hiring world-class Design talent. You will play a critical role in our continued rapid growth bringing a strategic and hands-on approach to building our design organization. You will collaborate closely with Design Leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious hiring needs. To achieve this you will be given the autonomy and tools to execute on our strategy to build and develop Andurils world-class team. We are looking for someone who can handle every aspect of the design recruiting lifecycle and is excited to be part of a small impactful team where no task is too big or too small.
This position is open to 6-month Contract employment.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Conduct in-depth interviews and comprehensive portfolio reviews of potential industrial design interaction brand motion environmental concept and video candidates demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios.
- Engage passive design candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter Boolean strings referrals SOBO campaigns and specialized design communities platforms and industry events.
- Partner closely with Design Leadership to understand team needs define role requirements and craft compelling value propositions specifically for design talent.
- Drive a diverse talent pipeline into the organization ensuring a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint from initial outreach to offer acceptance.
- Represent Andurils brand and recruiting team internally and externally articulating our unique design culture and impact.
- Leverage internal resources and market insights to build strategies around selling our value proposition to top-tier design talent.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years of direct full-cycle recruiting experience specifically focused on creative roles that include: Industrial design Interaction Brand Motion Environmental Concept and Video.
- Proven experience conducting thorough portfolio reviews and assessing design capabilities (e.g. interaction design visual design user research methodologies industrial design processes) against technical creative and cultural requirements.
- Deep understanding of the design landscape including current trends tools (e.g. Figma Sketch Adobe Creative Suite CAD software) methodologies and talent pools across various design specializations.
- Experience managing strategic stakeholder relationships particularly with Design Leaders and Hiring Managers driving strategic recruiting efforts based on business needs profile calibration and providing transparent pipeline progress via reporting.
- Experience acting in a consultative manner where your guidance on market conditions talent availability and candidate expectations has led to improved outcomes and a positive candidate experience within the design space.
- Clear and effective communication with design candidates to understand motivation drivers and cultural fit within a fast-paced high-impact organization.
- Experience managing various funnels of design candidates and keeping track of their progress throughout the recruitment process using an ATS.
- Highly autonomous but highly collaborative thriving in a dynamic high-growth environment.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- In house brand team design or advertising agency experience.
- Experience recruiting for senior to leadership-level design roles within a complex product or hardware-software environment.
- A strong network within the design community and familiarity with specific design portfolio platforms (e.g. Behance Dribbble Medium personal websites).
- Multiple years of experience working at an agency or fast-paced startup environment particularly one with a strong product or engineering culture.
US Hourly Range
$50 - $65 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
- Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence please keep the following critical points in mind:
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- Please always verify communications:
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