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The creative recruitment agency dedicated to connecting good people with good places.

 

We place the best and brightest creative minds across Australia into permanent, contract and freelance roles including art direction, copywriting, illustration, graphic design, UX, traffic, studio management, and more.
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Find your people or your place at our creative recruitment agency.

At The People Place, we’re proud of our extensive professional network. In addition, our team have worked in roles just like the ones we recruit for, giving us a unique perspective and a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s needs. The freelance, contract and permanent positions we recruit for include:

 

3D Artists
Art Directors
Branding Designers
Copywriters
Creative Directors
Creative Producers
Creative Teams

 

Design Directors
Finished Artists
Graphic Designers
Illustrators
Motion Graphics Designers
Packaging Designers
Print Designers

 

Retouchers
Storyboard Artists
Technical Writers
Traffic & Studio Managers
UI Designers
UX Designers

In addition, we recruit in these areas:

We’d recommend viewing the full list of roles our lead creative recruiter, Nic, specialises in.

Who we are

The People Place, founded by Nicholas Cox (from a background in TV, advertising, and film production), is a creative recruitment agency designed for people just like you. Our mission is to connect high-calibre, ambitious, and creative people with roles that suit their strengths.

Our core values—creativity, integrity, expertise, collaboration, empathy, and excellence—are at the heart of everything we do.

Discover more about The People Place.

How We Work

With a focus on finding the right cultural fit and building lasting relationships, we ensure vibrant, productive, and inclusive workplaces where good people thrive.

As a flexible creative recruitment agency, our services are offered on both retained and contingent recruitment modes to suit your unique requirements. While we recommend retained mode for best results, here’s an outline of both options:

 

Working with our creative recruitment agency on retained mode:

  • The client engages The People Place exclusively for a specific position, dedicating our time and resources to find the best candidates.
  • With a guarantee in place, we can be more flexible with the timeline and prioritise this placement as needed.
  • We invest time to understand the client’s needs, company culture, and position requirements, resulting in higher-quality candidates.
  • In-depth work on one role lowers staff churn, boosts retention, and streamlines the recruitment process through to onboarding and beyond.
  • The client pays a fee at the beginning of the search, guaranteeing our commitment to finding the right candidate. We can negotiate bespoke arrangements.

 

Working with our creative recruitment agency on contingent mode:

  • Multiple recruiters or agencies compete to fill one job opening.
  • The client is charged only if one of our candidates is selected.
  • Contingent jobs often require fast work to present options, which can result in a less thorough vetting process.
  • Several recruiters may approach the best candidate simultaneously.
  • The speedy nature of contingent recruitment can dilute the client’s brand and create a sense of desperation.

At The People Place, we want to ensure that our people are the right fit for our clients – and that we’re the right fit too. That’s why we offer both ways of working together. Learn more about what a partnership with our lead creative recruiter, Nic, can offer you.

Our Process

The process at our creative recruitment agency involves:

01

An initial consultation

We meet with clients to thoroughly discuss their needs, expectations, goals, and company values, ensuring we have a clear understanding of the role and the ideal candidate profile.

05

Coordinating interviews

We manage all logistics related to scheduling interviews, ensuring the process is seamless and time-efficient for both clients and candidates and. We also handle follow-ups and feedback collection.

02

Candidate sourcing

We leverage our extensive network, industry connections, and various channels to find the best candidates, including advertising, executive searches, and tapping into our comprehensive database.

06

Negotiation

We assist in negotiating offers, salary packages, and other employment terms, ensuring a fair and transparent process that meets the needs of both the client and the candidate.

03

Interview and screening

We conduct in-depth interviews and rigorous screening processes to understand candidates as both professionals and people, ensuring that only the most suitable candidates are put forward.

07

Onboarding support

We offer comprehensive onboarding support to facilitate a smooth transition for new hires, assisting with paperwork, orientation, and regular check-ins to ensure both parties are satisfied.

04

Presenting candidates

We provide clients with detailed candidate profiles, including resumes, portfolios, and interview notes, eliminating guesswork and highlighting why each candidate is a strong fit.

Work with a trusted creative recruitment agency
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Thanks to our membership with RCSA, we’re recognised as a trusted creative recruitment agency. This affiliation ensures that we adhere to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, maintaining rigorous compliance with industry best practices. Our clients and candidates can be confident in our commitment to quality, transparency, and integrity in all our recruitment processes.

If you’re ready to work with us, contact us at [email protected].