Insights from a Design Recruiter with John Lovig

John Lovig is a Design Recruiter at TDA Creative, a global design, technology, product, and data staffing agency. In this insightful conversation, John and Nadia discuss the ins and outs of transitioning into a design leadership role, how to navigate titles and position leveling for your experience, and how John builds relationships with candidates who he is working with, as well as clients.  

Here’s a look at our discussion:

• 0:01 : The current state of the design hiring market 

• 4:40: Transitioning from a senior design position to a leadership or management role

• 7:30 : Leadership Portfolios

• 10:00 : Navigating the confusing structure of design position leveling & role titles

• 17:00 : Ageism in the design industry and leveraging the wisdom of more experienced designers

• 22:00 : How John builds relationships with his clients & candidates and works with them

• 30:00 : Startups vs. enterprise design

• 39:00 : How to get in touch with John and roles that he hires for

Links mentioned in this episode:

• John’s LinkedIn Profile

• Talent Driven Agency (TDA Creative)