Marketing & Creative Recruiter
Due to our continued growth, SkyWater Search Partners is currently looking to hire a Marketing & Creative Recruiter in our Minnetonka office.
The Marketing & Creative Recruiter is responsible for helping drive the continued growth of our company by identifying and placing top marketing and creative talent. This will be achieved through the development of recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies, leveraging industry networks, and implementing new, creative recruiting ideas. The recruiter will serve as a consultant to our clients, helping them build exceptional marketing and creative teams. This role is critical in ensuring we continue to recruit and place the most talented marketing and creative professionals in Minnesota and beyond.
SkyWater Search Partners has been rated the #1 search firm in Minnesota (based on number of placements) for the past 9+ years in a row by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We place more people in professional full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm.
In addition, we have won 9 Best Place to Work Awards, as voted by our employees, from Minnesota Business Magazine and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the industry.
SkyWater Search Partners is conveniently located in the Carlson Towers in Minnetonka. Our A+ rated building includes amenities like free covered parking, a complimentary gym membership with showers/changing rooms, an award-winning café, and many other perks—including the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment and unlimited PTO.
If you are interested in this position or would like to hear more about our firm, please apply online or reach out to Sujatha Ramanathan, Senior Talent Scout: sramanathan@skywatersearch.com.
Responsibilities
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, including new clients and search partners.
- Partner with marketing and creative industry clients to understand their hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment solutions.
- Recruit and attract top marketing and creative professionals, from brand strategists and digital marketers to designers and content creators.
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies to engage high-quality talent.
- Screen all resumes for qualifications and position requirements while maintaining an up-to-date internal database.
- Conduct preliminary interviews with qualified candidates and refer them for further interviews.
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and placement.
- Stay informed about marketing and creative industry trends to serve as a knowledgeable consultant to both candidates and clients.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in a business, entrepreneurship, psychology, or technology-related field
- A team player who is also highly motivated by individual results.
- 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, marketing, sales, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of marketing and creative roles—including digital
- marketing, brand strategy, social media, and design.
- A polished business professional with strong executive presence.
- Self-driven, highly competitive, and results-oriented.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
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ABOUT SKYWATER SEARCH
Start with your Short List
Led by a group of seasoned search industry professionals, SkyWater Search Partners brings new focus to a novel concept, “Short List Search.” Our purpose is to leave a lasting impression on the clients we serve by providing individuals who will make a measurable difference in their business. We strive to consistently deliver great results to our clients in a very timely manner.
Practice Areas
Our practice areas are led by highly experienced executive recruiters who take great care in fully understanding client requirements and candidate qualifications.
• Accounting and Finance
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Engineering
• Sales
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Construction
• Supply Chain
• Consumer Package Goods (CPG)
Founded on long-standing relationships and hundreds of successful placements throughout the Twin Cities business community, SkyWater Search Partners is a proven resource for clients and candidates looking to quickly and confidently explore their “short list” of best choices. Count on us to find the best people – and the best fit.
