Senior Recruiter (Creative/Marketing)

Creative People; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Health insurance

25 days PTO

Gym membership allowance

Phone allowance

Job summary

Creative People, Seattle, is seeking a Senior Agent to lead recruitment for marketing and creative roles. You will source top talent, screen candidates, and act as the trusted liaison between clients and candidates, driving a high-touch experience and strong relationships.

You will work primarily in-office (Mon–Wed in Seattle), build a regional pipeline, and leverage LinkedIn and databases to fill senior roles with startups and enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in building a robust network of relevant professionals.
• Ability to articulate client needs and candidate qualifications clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and recruitment metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative strategies to attract top talent in your market.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, text, and databases.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline of qualified professionals.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess fit and qualifications.
• Facilitate clear communication between clients and candidates.
• Provide timely feedback and manage expectations.
• Negotiate offers ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
• Meet clients in person when local (weekly) to pitch and network.
• Grow your candidate network and submit to multiple opportunities.

Skills

360 mindset

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Networking

Negotiation

Industry insights

Organizational skills

Social media sourcing

Client/stakeholder management

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM systems

Job description

Our Contractor Division is growing, and we’re looking for experienced Marketing and Creative Recruiters (2 openings) who are hungry to build with us.

We’ve set ourselves apart by challenging the traditional staffing experience and staying laser-focused on being the best possible partner to our clients and candidates. That approach has earned us long-standing, trusted relationships with some of the country’s most recognized and respected brands.

We’re looking for people who share that mindset: relationship-driven, independently minded, proactive, and never satisfied with simply doing what’s expected. Someone who takes ownership, cares deeply about the experience they create, and consistently looks for ways to learn and go above and beyond.

In return, you’ll have significant opportunity to build your business, advance your career, earn meaningful compensation and rewards, and have a lot of fun along the way.

We’re hiring Senior Agents to join our Seattle office, the headquarters of Creative People’s Contractor Division. You’ll be at the center of what we’re building, with the opportunity to make a real impact on where we go next.

Senior Agent / Job Description

At Creative People, we've created a human-first recruiting experience for both clients and talent to help build best‑in‑class teams for startups and enterprise clients alike. We are committed to ensuring candidates feel supported, prepared, and confident throughout all stages of the process. We want clients to know they have a trusted partner who represents their brand, just like we represent c/p.

We are proud to serve as credible advisors to our clients and candidates and we live by the mantra that we “never let anyone down”.

As Senior Agent you will:

• Develop and implement creative strategies to attract top talent within your market.
• Utilize various channels (LinkedIn, text, database) to source potential candidates.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline of qualified, relevant professionals.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Act as a liaison between clients and candidates, ensuring clear communication and a smooth hiring process.
• Provide timely feedback to candidates and manage expectations.
• Negotiate job offers between clients and candidates, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and company culture.
• Meet clients in person if local (weekly meeting, pitch, lunch, drinks, etc.).
• Maximize your candidate network by submitting candidates to multiple opportunities beyond active roles (‘Gold sendouts’)
• Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks and competitive hiring practices.
• Provide clients with market insights and advice on hiring strategies.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and meetups to network with potential candidates and industry professionals.

Requirements:

• 360 mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively articulate the needs of clients and the qualifications of candidates
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Experience in developing a robust network of relevant professionals
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and recruitment metrics
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to handle delicate negotiations regarding job offers, salary packages, and other employment terms.
• Expertise in using social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) for candidate sourcing
• Active participation in relevant communities and forums
• Commitment to staying updated on the latest industry specific trends and innovations
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and client needs
• Ethical approach to recruitment and talent acquisition
• Live and breathe c/p values
• In-office requirement: 3 days per week (Monday - Wednesday)

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes a base salary, uncapped commission and bonus opportunities.

• Estimated Total Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000+ annually

Our commission model is designed to reward the business and relationships you build over time. Meaning, your earning potential can continue to grow year over year as your book of business grows.

This position is posted at the Senior Agent level. Depending on experience, candidates may also be considered at the Agent or Principal Agent level, with compensation adjusted accordingly.

Creative People covers 80% of the cost of the employees selected policies and the remaining 20% is paid for by employees as a payroll deduction.

In addition to the above medical and dental benefits, all team members are entitled to the following:

• 25 days PTO per calendar year
• 401k Match - capped at 50% of the first 5% (pre tax) contribution made by employee*
• $47.50 per month contribution to Health Club / Gym of choice
• $40.00 per month mobile/cell phone allowance

* employees will be eligible to qualify for a 401k match after 12 consecutive months of employment.