Talent Sourcing Specialist

Weekday (YC W21)

. Proactively identify and source high-quality creative professionals across graphic design, motion graphics, UX/UI design, copywriting, video production, and related creative disciplines .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaJunior💰 ₹380,000 - ₹420,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent sourcing and recruitment within creative disciplines, utilizing effective strategies to identify and engage high-quality candidates. Proficient in managing candidate pipelines and maintaining organized records while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent SourcingCreative Portfolio EvaluationBoolean SearchRecruitment WorkflowsCandidate Communication

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Candidate ScreeningPipeline ManagementCreative Quality AssessmentResearch SkillsData-Driven Sourcing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProactive Problem-SolvingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Recruitment ToolsTalent DatabasesBehanceDribbble

Industry Keywords

Creative ProfessionalsGraphic DesignMotion GraphicsUX/UI DesignVideo Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively identify and source high-quality creative professionals across graphic design, motion graphics, UX/UI design, copywriting, video production, and related creative disciplines
Develop sourcing strategies for full-time, freelance, and contractual positions
Explore LinkedIn, Behance, Dribbble, Instagram, professional communities, portfolio websites, and relevant online networks
Identify passive candidates and build a diverse, accessible talent pool
Use Boolean searches, keywords, and alternative sourcing channels to improve candidate discovery
Review candidate profiles and portfolios to assess creative quality, relevant experience, technical capabilities, and role alignment
Conduct preliminary screening and qualification discussions regarding candidate interests, availability, preferences, and suitability
Maintain professional communication and a positive candidate experience
Share qualified profiles with the recruitment or hiring team, including observations and portfolio highlights
Build, maintain, and update a structured database of creative professionals
Track sourcing activity, outreach status, responses, screening outcomes, availability, and pipeline progress
Monitor sourcing metrics, identify pipeline gaps, and provide regular progress updates
Analyze and refine sourcing channels, outreach methods, and search strategies
Stay informed about emerging creative talent communities, portfolio platforms, and industry trends
Collaborate with recruitment and hiring teams to clarify requirements and improve sourcing quality and speed
Manage multiple sourcing assignments while meeting agreed timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 6 months of experience in talent sourcing or recruitment
Experience sourcing candidates in creative, design, marketing, advertising, or digital industries is preferred
Exposure to hiring for both full-time and freelance or contractual roles is an advantage
Demonstrated ability to identify relevant talent, maintain organized pipelines, and communicate effectively with candidates
Ability to proactively identify, research, engage, and pipeline qualified candidates using multiple sourcing channels
Basic understanding of recruitment workflows, candidate screening, and talent pipeline management
Ability to discover and assess creative professionals across design, video, content, and related disciplines
Strong eye for creative quality and ability to evaluate portfolios against role requirements
Strong written communication skills for personalized candidate outreach and follow-ups
Excellent research, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple sourcing pipelines and maintain accurate candidate records
Proactive, data-driven approach to sourcing and problem-solving
Familiarity with Boolean search, applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and talent databases
Knowledge of creative portfolio platforms such as Behance and Dribbble, along with professional and social networking channels