Talent Acquisition Specialist (Design Industry)

Talent Acquisition Partner Location: New York (Hybrid)A global luxury design group with a portfolio of iconic European furniture and lifestyle brands is expanding its U.S. team and strengthening its talent function. With five established retail and showroom locations across New York, Washington D.C., and Miami, the company is entering its next phase of growth — building high‑performing sales teams that can engage the architecture and design community at the highest level.This organization is known for its heritage, craftsmanship, and deep influence within the international design world. Its U.S. presence is expanding rapidly, and the next critical hire is a Talent Acquisition Partner who understands how to recruit within the design ecosystem — from showroom talent to A&D‑focused professionals who regularly engage with iconic architecture and design studios responsible for some of the world’s most influential commercial, cultural, and hospitality spaces, the top‑tier A&D firms that shape the built environment and drive design‑driven client relationships.This is a rare opportunity to help shape the talent foundation for some of the most respected brands in contemporary furniture and luxury interiors.What You’ll DoOwn full‑cycle recruiting for ~16 critical revenue‑driving roles across retail, showroom, and A&D sales to startBuild and maintain a strong bench of design‑connected talent — sales reps, showroom associates, residential designers, and moreDevelop creative sourcing strategies that tap into the design community, including architects, interior designers, specifiers, showroom talent, and industry referralsCreate buzz and employer‑of‑choice visibility within the design ecosystemPartner directly with senior leadership on hiring priorities and workforce planningBuild recruiting processes, interview frameworks, and candidate experience standardsMaintain ATS/CRM discipline and deliver weekly hiring updatesSupport early HR infrastructure as the U.S. organization scalesWhat You Bring2–5 years of recruiting experience (in‑house or agency)Experience hiring for design, luxury retail, creative, or architecture‑adjacent rolesStrong sourcing skills and a proactive, hunter‑style approachComfort working directly with senior leadership in a fast‑moving environmentExcellent communication, organization, and follow‑throughA genuine passion for design, aesthetics, and the creative communityWhy This Role MattersYou will be the engine behind the next wave of hires that define the company’s U.S. presence. These roles are the brand ambassadors, the revenue drivers, and the foundation of a high‑growth strategy. Your work will directly influence the success of the business.Why You’ll Love This RoleDirect partnership with executive leadershipExposure to globally recognized design brandsOpportunity to build talent infrastructure from the ground upHigh visibility, meaningful impact, and room to grow