Nick Roberts

Nick has been recruiting in the creative and digital market within the fashion, luxury and beauty sectors since 2015. Hiring positions such as digital designers, copywriters, photographers, visual merchandisers, UI/UX designers and retouchers. Having spent nearly a decade in the creative industry as a graphic designer, Nick understands client's needs and pain points intimately. Nick has a large UK-wide candidate network and prides himself on speed and efficiency. His client base comprises global luxury retail brands, beauty and skincare brands, and leading department stores and groups.

Case Study - Luxury International Beauty & Fragrance Brand

The Challenge:

Our client sought to add a Motion Graphics Designer to their creative team. A role entirely new to the business and outside the hiring manager's area of expertise. This challenge required a consultative and collaborative approach, focusing on educating the client about the skillset and its potential impact on the brand.

After detailed discussions to fully understand the client's needs, we recommended a freelance-to-permanent solution for a senior-level candidate. While this approach narrowed the candidate pool, it was deemed the best way to ensure a successful hire for this newly established position.

The Solution: 

1. Work collaboratively to educate the client and consultative to ensure the best result for client and candidate  
2. Executive search campaign with a specific strategy to secure interest
3. Utilising our creative network and connections to seek referrals and market intel
4. Learn more about the skill set and delve into the video/motion community
5. We created very in-depth profiles and collated portfolios to build the client's confidence and knowledge

The Results:

1. Within 72 hours the client received 3 relevant candidates to interview
2. The chosen candidate was immediately available and from the luxury sector
3. After a successful 3 months of freelancing, they were made permanent and at the brand, they were already taking charge on some key and large scale video based campaigns worldwide, which proved to perform well

Key Takeaways:

1. Despite initial uncertainty, our collaborative approach and market knowledge gave the client confidence in making the right hire.
2. A strong plan and full utilisation of our resources enabled us to move swiftly and effectively.
3. We added long-term value to the team. This hire not only strengthened the client’s creative team but also led to additional recruitment opportunities within the department.
4. Our success in delivering on this brief reinforced our relationship with the client, establishing a stronger foundation for future collaborations.