creativeplacement

creativeplacement is a boutique recruitment firm that finds creative talent for brands and agencies. It places people across the greater New York metro area and in other parts of the country, drawing on 35 years of recruiting and managing creative staff. The firm uses its own method for assessing candidates before matching them to clients.

What creativeplacement offers

• Freelance placements — short-term creative production staff.
• Permanent recruitment — hiring at every level, up to whole creative teams.
• Coaching and training — Karl Heine can be hired as a coach, speaker or workshop leader.

Who it works with

Clients include design firms, corporations, advertising agencies and technology companies, with a focus on brands where design thinking matters. Candidates also use the firm when looking for a new role.

Key facts

• Based in: Bridgeport, serving the New York metro area
• Experience: 35 years in creative recruitment
• Industry roles: Karl Heine is a 2025 AIGA CT Fellow and has judged for Le Book, New York