Why Work with Us?
How It Works
Gain access to our candidate portal
Find a role you're interested in on our Jobs page, and apply. You'll be prompted to create an online account and add your resume, portfolio, experience, rate requirements, etc.
Meet a recruiter
The recruiter for that role will review your application. If you're a good match, they will schedule a call to officially register you as a Creative Circle candidate. During this call, we'll explore your previous experience, identify your strengths, discuss the types of roles you’re seeking, and delve into the specifics of the role you applied for.
Apply for roles
Now that we know you, recruiters will call and email you directly about roles that you may be a fit for. And feel free to check our website as well; we add new jobs every day. Apply to roles that interest you!
Land an opportunity!
When you've applied to roles that you're a good fit for, our recruiters will present your skillset to the clients and coordinate interviews and follow-up. Once you land an opportunity, we'll take care of all the paperwork so you can jump right in.
Get to work
Begin working with the client! You'll report to them on a daily basis, but we'll check in from time to time and be available as a resource should any issues or needs arise.
Continue working with us
We take pride in working with our candidates for years. We’ll continue presenting opportunities that align with your interests and supporting you throughout your career journey.
Gain access to our candidate portal
Find a role you're interested in on our Jobs page Link, and apply. You'll be prompted to create an online account and add your resume, portfolio, experience, rate requirements, etc.
Meet a recruiter
The recruiter for that role will review your application. If you're a good match, they will schedule a call to officially register you as a Creative Circle candidate. During this call, we'll explore your previous experience, identify your strengths, discuss the types of roles you’re seeking, and delve into the specifics of the role you applied for.
Apply for roles
Now that we know you, recruiters will call and email you directly about roles that you may be a fit for. And feel free to check our website as well; we add new jobs every day. Apply to roles that interest you!
Land an opportunity!
When you've applied to roles that you're a good fit for, our recruiters will present your skillset to the clients and coordinate interviews and follow-up. Once you land an opportunity, we'll take care of all the paperwork so you can jump right in.
Get to work
Begin working with the client! You'll report to them on a daily basis, but we'll check in from time to time and be available as a resource should any issues or needs arise.
Continue working with us
We take pride in working with our candidates for years. We’ll continue presenting opportunities that align with your interests and supporting you throughout your career journey.
Please keep in mind that we receive a high number of applications for each job opening. While we strive to be a valuable resource for every candidate in your career journey, we cannot place every applicant in every role. Our candidate portal makes it easy to see your status for each role you've applied for.
Meet Our Recruiters
Our friendly recruiters have proven track records finding the right roles for marketing and creative professionals
Cody Pickett
Cody is a lead recruiter in Dallas with more than a decade of experience. He excels at solving problems for clients and candidates and at providing career and resume advice. Before his recruiting career, Cody gained valuable experience in advertising at a shopper marketing agency supporting CPG clients.
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
— Thomas Jefferson
Kailey Carter
Kailey is a dynamic lead recruiter who has expertly navigated the Chicago market for eight years. With a rich design background, she excels at matching talent with their dream roles. When Kailey isn’t connecting jobseekers and hiring managers, she enjoys hiking, reading, and soaking up the Colorado outdoors with her family.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
— William James
Meggan Sharma
Meggan specializes in financial services and healthcare, excelling in her ability to connect clients and candidates to find the perfect match. Outside of work, she cherishes her time as a new mom, enjoying every moment watching her daughter grow and playing endless fetch with her dog, Rusty.
"And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good."
— John Steinbeck
Kellen Breitenbach
Kellen is the lead recruiter on the Los Angeles team. She specializes in digital (especially email) marketing and design roles, plus video and copy. She is proud to have been with Creative Circle for her entire career! “It’s because I work with the most talented teammates and candidates,” Kellen says.
"The key to happiness is to find fulfillment in what we do."
— Dalai Lama
Cornelia Wolcott
Cornelia is a senior recruiter based on the north shore of Boston. She joined Creative Circle in 2019 after a decade working in marketing and public relations in New York City. Cornelia loves recruiting because it's a great feeling to help someone find the right career for them!
"Happiness isn't about getting all you want. It's about enjoying all you have."
Trevor Wood
Trevor specializes in connecting top-tier marketing and creative professionals with companies seeking to elevate their brands and grow their business. When he’s not working, you can catch Trevor at the gym, experimenting with new recipes, or exploring Chicago with his beagle pup, Remy!
"Control what you can control!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Creative Circle charge?
Our service costs only apply to the company looking for employees, not job seekers.
Our recruiters fully vet every candidate, including live interviews, technical skill assessments, soft skill evaluations, and we make billing and payments seamless. In exchange, companies pay a percentage service fee on top of our candidate’s agreed upon hourly rate.
How can I earn $500?
Know someone who’d be a great fit for Creative Circle? Refer a friend with a creative or marketing background, and you could earn $500.
How do I start working with Creative Circle?
Find a role you’re interested in, and apply. If your skills and experience are a match for the types of roles we place, we’ll set up an interview.
Once you’re in our system, we’ll begin sending you emails about jobs that may be a good fit for you. You’ll be able to keep your information up to date in our candidate portal.
Where can I find information on cyber security and privacy?
Please refer to our Cyber Security Guidelines and Privacy Policy.
I’m getting emailed about jobs that don’t match my skillset and experience. How do I fix this?
Log into our candidate portal and go to your profile. Update your resume, skills, portfolio, work experience, projects, and compensation. Our system will search your full profile — including your resume — to match you with jobs that are a good fit for you.
How do I update my availability and personal information?
Log into our candidate portal and go to your profile.
I applied to a job on your website, in an email, or on a job site. What happens next?
If you’re a good fit — or if we have other roles that match your background and experience — a local recruiter will reach out to schedule an initial interview. From there, we’ll connect you with the client and walk you through their preferred screening process.
You can always see the status of your applications by logging into our candidate portal and going to “My Jobs.”
In the meantime, please feel free to review our career resources to make sure your resume and portfolio accurately reflect your experience.
I applied to a job and haven’t heard back yet. What's happening?
You can always see the status of your applications by logging into our candidate portal and going to “My Jobs.”
We can’t place every candidate in every role, but we do strive to be a valuable resource in your career journey. Check out these career resources and selection of articles and tips for jobseekers like you. And we post new jobs every day, so keep applying to the positions you believe are good matches.
How can I make my application stand out to recruiters?
Be yourself. Seriously. Personality matters — and authenticity is the key. So let us see the real you. Once we get a sense of your needs, goals, and style, we can better understand what you bring to the table and share with our clients why you’re such a rockstar.
Make sure to read the directions when applying. Tell us why you’re qualified for this opportunity (2-3 bullet points, including your strengths/skill set as they pertain to the role), and let us know your availability to interview or start.
Need resume or portfolio help? Check out our job seeker resources. From tips to crush your next interview to portfolio advice, our resources are designed to support both junior and senior professionals alike.