TL;DR, In 2019 They were fantastic to work with 2021-2022 Are there any humans there anymore? Prior to COVID, I worked with Creative Circle and they were absolutely incredible. They met everyone they were trying to both place and any company they were trying to fill a position for before they even decided to work with anyone. They reviewed your resume and portfolio giving solid advice on how to improve your overall presentation so that you would be able to connect with the right position. So in 2021 when I was back in the market for a job they were the first staffing firm I reached out to help me connect with the right opportunity. On the many times, I have tried to connect with someone I have basically ended up on a mailing list that sends me possible jobs that may or may not be the right fit for me. If I think I am a good candidate I am to email back with my current resume and a link to my portfolio and hope that someone sees it and gets back to me. I have been working with a number of recruiters and staffing firms and I do understand that the creative fields are highly oversaturated. Which makes staffing those positions even more difficult, especially with the level of remote work out there. It's been almost a year since I started trying to work with any recruiter at the firm and have talked on the phone with someone at this office once after quite a few emails trying to get a local human being that could help me. The phone call was cordial but the person I spoke with had to go after only speaking with me for a few minutes and promised a follow-up I never received. I have responded to many of the positions I was very much qualified for but never heard back. I found myself calling them the Cyborg Staffing firm to my husband because it feels like they forgot that the H in HR stands for human. Because it has been so challenging to get in touch with a human there. I don't know what else to do other than share my experience so others won't feel like they are also wasting so much precious time. read more

I personally was placed by Creative Circle AND I've used them as a resource to recruit candidates so I can share experiences from both sides. I've dealt with multiple agencies (up to 30!) and I can definitely say they are the most responsive and receptive. They actually listen to what you are looking for and need and understand there's more to people than bullets on a piece of paper. I highly recommend them if you're a job seeker or looking for staff! read more

Creative Circle is an amazing group who really are just interested in seeing you further your career. They took the time to help me improve my resume and portfolio and even when I decided I would rather go back to school my representative continued their correspondence and support. The staff is experienced and dedicated to helping artists find work. read more

We turn to Creative Circle to add specific skill sets (at a moment's notice, no less) to our corporate design team here in the Charlotte area. They excel at finding a person with just the right mix of qualities that we want, for the rate we can afford and for the duration we need. There are plenty of firms that will help you find the right talent but none so responsive and flexible as Creative Circle. Engage their team with confidence on your next project. read more

I'm a designer and was always skeptical about working with recruiters, but after working with Creative Circle my mind was completely changed. Their process dives deep into getting to know you and what your work is about, while focusing on what you want in the next step and how to get you there. I never felt forced into an opportunity that I knew wasn't right, and they were some of my biggest fans once the right one came along. They are passionate about putting you in the right environment to be successful, and I highly recommend using them for your next move in the creative world! read more

As a designer, I've never partnered with an agency before in order to gain employment - so I wasn't aware of the 'ups and downs' of the culture. It can be a real challenge of 'will' especially knowing what you, as a designer, are capable of, but having to relinquish that 'will' in order to rely on a recruiter to represent your capabilities to a potential employer. It really puts life in to perspective in terms of making a meaningful 'first impression' - which is something I've battled my recruiter with numerous times. read more

It's true. I'm not sure exactly what sort of magic formula they have, but they are definitely the creative staffing agency par excellence. Hiring the right person is such a critical choice. Why not get a professional to do it? And the Creative Circle certainly are professionals at what they do. My experience is that they genuinely are working for your best interests. read more