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Director of Talent Acquisition

Director of Talent Acquisition

Perkins&WillLos Angeles, CA, US
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Director Of Talent Acquisition

We are an award-winning, 2,600+ employee design firm known for innovation, creativity, and a people-first culture. With over 30 studios across the globe, we're experiencing growth and looking to expand our high-performing team.

We're seeking a strategic, high-energy Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruiting operations with a strong focus on data, metrics, and scalable systems. This is a leadership role charged with building the future of our talent pipeline and ensuring we remain a top destination for world-class design professionals.

As the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will lead all aspects of recruitment strategy, execution, and optimization across the firm. This includes managing national and studio-level recruitment activities, aligning talent efforts with business priorities, and maintaining a metrics-driven culture that supports our high-growth trajectory.

You'll collaborate closely with our HR Business Partners and Talent Leaders across 30+ studios, ensuring our recruitment strategies are tailored, inclusive, and effective. You'll also own and elevate our recruitment technology, including our internal applicant tracking system and our relationship with LinkedIn, ensuring best-in-class functionality and usage.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Leadership :
  • Define and lead the firmwide talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business and growth goals.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for all recruitment activities across the firm.
  • Partner with the Chief People Officer and Studio HRBPs to forecast hiring needs, identify gaps, and drive performance.
  • Manage LinkedIn relationship and ensure platform utilization is optimized for strategic sourcing and branding
  • Operational Excellence :
  • Own and refine use of our internal recruitment database to ensure consistent, data-driven decisions and performance metrics tracking.
  • Implement scalable recruitment systems and processes to support studio-specific and firmwide hiring.
  • Ensure consistent use of applicant tracking systems for robust pipeline reporting and candidate engagement.
  • Talent Sourcing & Branding :
  • Devise and execute compelling employer branding and job marketing strategies.
  • Promote our culture, values, and design excellence to attract top talent.
  • Research and source passive candidates through online channels and industry-specific platforms.
  • Attend design conferences, job fairs, and build long-term pipelines via strategic networking.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion :
  • Develop outreach strategies to engage with underrepresented talent pools.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with HBCUs, NOMA, and other affinity organizations.
  • Promote inclusive hiring practices and candidate evaluation frameworks

Qualifications :

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, preferably within AEC or design-related industries.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and scaling recruiting functions in high-growth environments.
  • Deep understanding of full-cycle recruiting and sourcing strategies.
  • Proven track record of building and optimizing recruiting systems and performance metrics.
  • Strong command of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, ATS platforms, and candidate sourcing tools.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with creative job advertising and social media-driven campaigns.
  • Passion for design, creativity, and working with diverse talent.
  • Demonstrated experience in recruiting for equity and diversity.
  • Role reports to the Chief People Officer.
  • We Offer :

  • Competitive salary range : $120,000 $175,000 based on experience, geographic location, and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO.
  • Commitment to pay equity, performance-based growth, and inclusive talent practices.
  • A fast-paced, supportive environment where your work truly matters.
  • Join us as we shape the future of designone talented hire at a time.

    Apply today to be part of something extraordinary.

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