Shortlist By Rachel
I provide specialized recruiting and hiring strategy for brands and agencies, connecting great companies with exceptional talent through a thoughtful, tailored approach.
About Me
I’m a recruiting leader with experience both the agency and brand-side, working with companies and talent in advertising, marketing, design, music, and production. I have worked with Apple, Google, and BBDO, and now work with Electronic Arts. I specialize in identifying exceptional talent, developing strategic hiring processes, and helping organizations build thoughtful, collaborative teams that do their best work together.
Talent I Work With
Portfolio-Driven Talent
I identify exceptional creative talent based on portfolios and real-world work—not just resumes. Examples of roles includes Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Animators, VFX, Audio Artists, Product, and Producers - sourced through my curated networks.Broader Hiring
I also support hiring across closely aligned marketing, advertising, and brand functions where strong creative collaboration is essential - such as strategy, customer experience, technical, and account management roles.Permanent & Freelance Talent
I build and maintain a trusted full-time & freelance network and can provide high-quality talent to support long and short-term hiring needs.Hiring Across All Levels
I recruit talent across every stage of the organization—from emerging talent to senior leaders—ensuring the right mix of skill, experience, and leadership for each team’s needs.
Other Support
Compensation & Market Insight
I provide guidance on market positioning of salaries, freelance rates, and project-based compensation—ensuring your offers remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.Structured Hiring Processes
I work with hiring teams to design end-to-end hiring processes—from crafting clear, compelling job descriptions and building structured interview questions, to developing tailored assessment frameworks such as portfolio reviews and tests. My approach helps teams evaluate talent consistently and effectively, with aligned standards that support confident decision-making, role clarity, and strong culture fit, while also supporting more inclusive hiring practices that reflect the audiences brands serve.
How I Work
I can work on a flexible contract basis, engaging on a part-time, full-time, or fractional model depending on your hiring needs.I am based in New York and can work in a hybrid or remote capacity depending on location and engagement requirements.I typically work on an hourly, daily, or project fee basis, depending on scope and engagement type.I’m always open to connecting to better understand your needs and align on the right engagement model.Feel free to reach out to me via the form below to connect!
Are you a candidate?
If you'd like to be considered for any current or future roles I'm working on, feel free to contact me via the form below to be added to my candidate roster. I would love to hear from you and am happy to keep you in mind for when a role opens that aligns with your skills and experience.