HR Recruiter – Creative & Design Hiring
*Location:* Gurgaon, Haryana
*Experience:* 2–5 Years
*Employment Type:* Full-Time
*Department:* Human Resources
## About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive *HR Recruiter* with strong expertise in hiring for *creative, design, art, media, and production-related roles. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of creative talent and experience sourcing candidates across **2D, 3D, sculpture, fine arts, video editing, graphic design, and other creative profiles*.
The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring requirements and sourcing candidates to screening, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and ensuring successful joining.
## Key Responsibilities
### 1. Creative & Specialized Hiring
* Manage end-to-end recruitment for creative and specialized positions.
* Hire candidates across:
* *2D Artists & Designers*
* *3D Artists & 3D Designers*
* *3D Modellers & Visualizers*
* *Sculptors / Sculpture Artists*
* *Fine Arts Graduates & Students*
* *Graphic Designers*
* *Video Editors*
* *Motion Graphics Designers*
* *Concept Artists*
* *Illustrators*
* *Photographers & Cinematographers*
* *AI Video Editors / AI Creative Professionals*
* Other creative, studio, and production roles.
* Understand creative portfolios, skill sets, software expertise, and practical capabilities while screening candidates.
### 2. Recruitment & Sourcing
* Source candidates through *Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, Internshala, Apna, Job Hai, social media, colleges, art institutes, portfolio platforms, referrals, and other relevant channels*.
* Build and maintain a strong database of creative professionals, freelancers, students, freshers, and experienced candidates.
* Develop talent pipelines for frequently required creative positions.
* Proactively identify passive candidates and approach suitable talent.
### 3. Candidate Screening
* Conduct initial HR screening and evaluate candidates based on:
* Relevant experience
* Technical skills
* Creative ability
* Portfolio quality
* Software knowledge
* Communication skills
* Salary expectations
* Notice period
* Location and availability
* Review portfolios, resumes, showreels, and previous work before forwarding candidates to the hiring manager.
* Coordinate skill tests/tasks wherever required.
### 4. Interview Coordination
* Coordinate interviews between candidates and respective department heads/hiring managers.
* Maintain proper interview schedules and follow-ups.
* Collect and document interview feedback.
* Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
### 5. Offer & Joining Management
* Conduct salary discussions and negotiate offers within approved budgets.
* Coordinate offer releases and documentation.
* Follow up with selected candidates until their date of joining.
* Maintain regular communication during the notice period to minimize dropouts.
* Complete pre-joining documentation and onboarding coordination.
### 6. Campus & Institute Hiring
* Build relationships with *Fine Arts colleges, design institutes, animation institutes, photography schools, film institutes, and other creative institutions*.
* Conduct campus recruitment drives and internship hiring.
* Develop a pipeline of fresh talent for entry-level creative positions.
* Maintain relationships with placement cells and faculty members.
### 7. Recruitment Reporting
* Maintain daily and weekly recruitment trackers.
* Track:
* Open positions
* Candidates sourced
* Candidates screened
* Interviews scheduled
* Interviews completed
* Selected candidates
* Offers released
* Joining status
* Recruitment source
* Provide regular hiring updates to management and HR.
## Required Skills
* Strong experience in *creative and specialized recruitment*.
* Good understanding of *2D, 3D, Fine Arts, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Animation, and other creative profiles*.
* Ability to understand and evaluate creative portfolios.
* Strong sourcing and headhunting skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good negotiation and candidate-management abilities.
* Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
* Ability to work on multiple vacancies simultaneously.
* Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and recruitment portals.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
## Preferred Background
Candidates with recruitment experience in *creative agencies, animation studios, production houses, advertising agencies, design companies, gaming companies, media companies, e-commerce, fashion, luxury, or art/design organizations* will be preferred.
## Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Positions closed within defined timelines.
* Quality and relevance of candidates shortlisted.
* Interview-to-selection ratio.
* Offer-to-joining conversion ratio.
* Candidate retention/dropout rate.
* Number of qualified candidates sourced through direct channels.
* Development of creative talent databases and pipelines.
* Successful campus/institute hiring.
* Timely recruitment reporting and coordination.
## Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who *understands creative talent beyond just resumes—someone who can identify whether a 2D/3D artist, sculptor, fine arts student, graphic designer, or video editor is genuinely suitable by understanding their **portfolio, tools, creative skills, experience, and potential*.
*Salary:* As per experience and industry standards.
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
