Recruiter, US

The Independents’ curation reflects an expansive roster of industry pioneers, including 2 x 4, Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Betak, Bureau Future, Ctzar, Inca Productions, k2, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Kitty Events, Lefty, Lucien Pagès Communication, MA+Group, Phantasm Group, Prodject, Sunshine, Terminal 9 Studios, The Qode, TI Productions and We Are Ona. The group’s capabilities span research, core strategy, communications strategy, design, production and distribution, a scope that adapts to every creative challenge.

The group translates strategic insights into creative concepts, which are developed into personally relevant experiences that engage local and global audiences by way of its presence in Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Riyadh.

In March 2025, The Independents launched L’Incubateur, a pioneering initiative conceived to identify, support and accelerate the next wave of talent, entrepreneurs and creative agencies on a global scale. Since June 2023, The Independents has been backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners.

The Independents Group is seeking a resourceful, highly organized US Recruiter to support and lead recruitment across our diverse portfolio of agencies spanning luxury, fashion, communications, brand experiences, and creative production.

In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple businesses, partnering closely with agency leadership, hiring managers, and the broader HR team as part of a global talent acquisition team to support the Group’s continued growth in the US. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, creative environment, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously, tailor their approach to the unique cultures and specializations of each agency, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A strong understanding of the US talent market, combined with a hands-on approach to sourcing and candidate engagement, will be essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead recruitment across TIG’s US agencies, partnering with agency leads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage recruitment processes from initial briefing through onboarding

• Handle essential recruiting responsibilities, including screen resumes and applications and conduct initial phone and in-person interviews. Also provide guidance to hiring managers throughout the process, helping them assess candidates, make informed decisions

• Partner with the Senior Recruiter based in London to provide support across selected agencies and roles, helping to manage hiring priorities and ensure a coordinated approach to talent acquisition across the Group

• Proactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and other creative sourcing channels. Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and anticipated hiring needs

• Manage and maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activity, and hiring pipelines within the Group’s applicant tracking system, Teamtailor

• Ensure candidates receive timely communication, constructive feedback where appropriate, and a professional experience from initial outreach through onboarding handoff

• Manage multiple open positions across different agencies, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service and candidate experience

• Develop and maintain relationships with US universities, associations, and other relevant organizations to attract top talent

• Support on ad-hoc recruitment projects as required by the HR team

Qualifications:

• 4–7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within a creative industry, including fashion, entertainment, and/or production

• Experience using an applicant tracking system, Linkedin Recruiter & Teamtailor experience is a plus

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple searches simultaneously across different teams, functions, or business units

• Proven ability to source candidates through LinkedIn and other recruitment channels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to assess candidate experience and motivations, along with alignment with company culture

• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of searches, and identifying solutions without requiring extensive day-to-day direction