Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Source the best technical talent globally to join us in Hobart, Tasmania

At Procreate we're dedicated to making exceptional creative tools by combining beautiful user experiences with high performance engineering. Used by millions around the globe, Procreate is committed to placing more power in the hands of creatives.

We're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist , with proven success in Software Engineering and Product Design recruitment. We source talent globally and relocate successful candidates to Hobart, Tasmania.

The role.

Procreate is at a critical stage of growth, where every person we bring into the business will have a significant business impact. Your work in this role directly contributes to the shape and culture of the company as we scale.

This role will sits within the People team, and reports to Jefferson St John our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You'll work with hiring managers to develop position briefs and oversee the entire recruitment process. This includes working with recruitment tools, sourcing, screening candidates, scheduling interviews and briefing with relevant internal stakeholders.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist , you'll often form the first impression the candidate has of Procreate. It is important to us that you care about developing genuine and positive relationships and lead with curiosity and empathy in your interactions.

What you'll do.

Source world class talent.

Working with our existing talent acquisition team, you will source and manage the candidate pipeline for roles across all departments, with the majority being specialist Software Engineers and Product Designers. You will develop an intricate understanding of Procreate's niche, source high quality candidates and adopt a personalised candidate approach.

Develop genuine and engaging relationships. 

You'll act as an ambassador for the company, culture and product. You pick up on the drivers and motivators of candidates, however nuanced, and are able to objectively communicate if the opportunity at Procreate would match what they're looking for. You provide constructive feedback and develop long term relationships.

Manage all aspects of inbound recruitment. 

Collaborating with the Head of People, you will help shape and operationalise our inbound recruitment strategy. You put crazy and creative ideas on the table to attract the right talent for the company.

Understand and embody the guiding values of Procreate. 

Everything we do at Procreate relates to our 4 core values: Excellence, Courage, Care and Play. You'll embody these values and learn to recognise them in candidates.

Skills.

Experience in technical sourcing and competence in managing the end to end recruitment lifecycle.

You have proven success in sourcing and placing software engineers, designers and other technical roles in Technology businesses. You demonstrate competence in managing the end to end recruitment lifecycle, from role discovery briefs with hiring managers to drafting job specs, sourcing, interviewing, negotiating and closing.

Communication - leading with empathy, adept at distilling and articulating information.

You're adept at navigating conversations to tease out the right information at the right time. You develop concise job specs through briefings with relevant stakeholders and are able to communicate unique selling points to candidates. You're objective and inclusive in your assessment of candidates. You show compassion and understanding in giving and receiving feedback.

Inquisitive, curious and mature.

You are curious about people and love learning about a diverse range of topics. You listen intently and seek to understand before you speak. You understand complex people interactions and individual motivations, and approach conversations with emotional maturity.

Ability in creative problem solving, prioritise and adapt to change.

Our environment is fast-paced, creative and experimental. You enjoy exploring unconventional ways to solve problems and proactively seek opportunities to improve. You are able to align your role priorities with the company's commercial objectives, even in the face of change and things seem to be falling apart.

Who we are.

One of the driving factors behind Procreate’s success is our close-knit teamwork. We believe the key to invention is the open flow of ideas and collaboration — revelling in the creative process and taking the time to hone our craft. Together we’re dedicated to building creative software that is powerful, accessible, and intuitive. We’re not afraid to rethink, iterate and persist until we genuinely believe in our work.

At Procreate we’re a rare breed of driven people from all over the world. Each of us brings something special to the table, through our unique backgrounds and experience. Every day we inspire each other to continue our relentless pursuit, passion, and hunger to produce the highest quality work, while remaining humble in our achievements.

Co-founded by James and Alanna Cuda in 2011, Procreate has remained independent and self-funded for over 10 years. Since its launch, Procreate has been loved by millions around the world, received two coveted Apple Design Awards, and been the best-selling app on iPad for the past six years running. In 2018, Procreate Pocket also received an iPhone app of the year award.

Role Benefits.

We invest in you 

Every employee at Procreate receives an individual training budget to help them grow personally and professionally. And because transparency matters, the whole company is included in the coming year’s plans and strategies at our annual off-site company meet.

Time to reset, recharge and look after yourself

Australia already has some of the most generous annual leave provisions in the world at a mandated 4 weeks per year. We also offer you extended parental leave, an extra 5 Mental Health Days per year, plus an Employee Assistance Program open to you and your family members.

Everything you need to do your best work

We’ll provide you with all the hardware and software you need, including a fully adjustable desk set up for your way of working. But it’s the personalised professional support, and growth and development opportunities we think will really help you fly.

We want to hear from you

Our recruitment process is made to provide you with opportunities for you to show us what you're capable of, instead of assessing you solely on your CV. Regardless of whether you meet all requirements or experience listed, we’d love to hear about how you see yourself contributing to Procreate in this role. If you have specific questions or ideas on how we can support you, please reach out to [email protected].

We offer relocation support and working visa sponsorship for successful candidates that are based overseas or interstate.

Apply now or reach out to discuss what working at Procreate looks like for you.