Top Creative Staffing Agency

Syndicatebleu is the creative recruitment agency trusted by top brands, award-winning agencies, and Fortune 500 companies to build best-in-class creative teams. As a division of Career Group Companies, we specialize in full-time, freelance, and temp-to-hire placements across the full creative spectrum – from brand design to UX strategy to compelling storytelling. With over 40 years of experience and recognition from Forbes as one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, we connect forward-thinking companies with high-performing creative professionals who deliver visual impact, user engagement, and brand consistency.

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Nationwide Creative Talent Network

From our offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Dallas, we deliver creative talent solutions at scale. We maintain a curated database of vetted candidates in design, branding, content, and digital production –ready to work on-site, hybrid, or fully remote.

Our recruiters are creative experts themselves, offering insight into portfolios, tools, and workflows required to identify creatives with the expertise, vision, and adaptability to bring your brand to life.

About Us

Creative Staffing and Industry Expertise

Hiring creatives is different. It’s not just about technical proficiency – it’s about aesthetic alignment, storytelling ability, and cross-functional collaboration. Many of our recruiters come from creative backgrounds and deeply understand what makes a great creative professional, not just on paper, but in real-world impact.

We assess each candidate based on: Portfolio alignment with your brand, software fluency, project versatility and style adaptability, experience working in agency or in-house settings, and more.

Whether you need short-term freelance support or are building an entire creative department, our team ensures every candidate fits your brand and your brief.

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Creative Roles We Place

Design, Digital, & Visual

From branding to immersive digital experiences, we place creatives who transform ideas into compelling visuals and engaging user experiences.

Creative Leadership

Strong creative direction, content strategy, and project execution are key to brand success. We connect companies with professionals who craft compelling narratives and oversee high-impact creative projects.

Design, Digital, & Visual

From branding to immersive digital experiences, we place creatives who transform ideas into compelling visuals and engaging user experiences.

Creative Leadership

Strong creative direction, content strategy, and project execution are key to brand success. We connect companies with professionals who craft compelling narratives and oversee high-impact creative projects.

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A curated search to extend a full-time offer to the candidate you select. We are here to assist with the entire interview process and to ensure a smooth onboarding into your organization.

A candidate starts as a contract employee for a trial period. After that period is up, you then decide if you’d like to convert the employee to full-time.

Let us do the work for you. A candidate contracted out to work on an assignment basis for your company – the assignment duration is up to you.

An exclusive opportunity to build your leadership and C-level team, leveraging our industry insight and expertise under a retained executive search agreement.

We will become the Employer of Record for any temporary worker, alleviating the burden of payroll tax filings and benefits administration at a reduced hourly bill rate.

Outsource your entire recruitment process to us. Our highest tier of service, tailored for your needs.

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Why Creatives Trust Syndicatebleu

From rebrands to product launches to omnichannel campaigns, the right creative professionals can redefine your brand presence. Syndicatebleu delivers the creative thinkers, makers, and leaders who bring bold ideas to life.

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Hires Placed Each Year

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Candidates in our Database

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Fortune 500 Clients
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Start your search

Every brand is unique, and our team of creative recruiting experts will take the time to understand your needs so we can find the best creative talent for you. We are dedicated to fostering a strategic partnership that sets the tone for future growth. Let's build your dream team.

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Testimonials

Career Group did an exceptional job during a recent hiring process at Casa Tua. They were efficient, friendly, and demonstrated high professionalism and dedication. They heard and understood our needs and all the candidates exceeded expectations. I look forward to our next partnership.

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Career Group is my go-to for quality candidates! I can’t say enough good things about Career Group. Since I first connected with them 15 years ago, the Career Group team has helped me find and hire numerous wonderful candidates for positions in our growing office. They understand our needs and always know exactly what we’re looking for.

– Chief of Staff, UHNW Family Office

Career Group Events is an outstanding partner. When we're onsite at events, we never need to worry because we know their dedicated team will be thorough and efficient in getting the job done. Their staff steps in, time and time again when we need extra support, and the entire management team is positive, professional, and easy to work with.

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Fourth Floor has been instrumental in helping our team at Tory Burch to identify high-caliber talent across all facets of our business. They are dedicated, professional, thorough, resourceful, have contacts in all the right places, and have been a pleasure to work with!

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Syndicatebleu is my top choice to work with due to their attentiveness, accessibility, collaborative working style, and network of talent. They are up-to-date on the market and have helped me to negotiate many successful offers. They deliver on talent and are a pleasure to work with.

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We’re a highly complex organization and not easy to navigate. For the past year+, Career Group Search and Fourth Floor have been an extension of my in-house recruitment team. They understand retail, digital, and the creative space like no other agency I’ve partnered with. I feel supported and in good hands when they partner with us.

–Confidential, Talent Acquisition Director

Career Group has been an essential recruiting partner to STX Entertainment, successfully placing candidates within all areas of the company. They really listen and they are great at providing a diverse group of candidates. They have a rockstar team that is really on top of it.

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Career Group Companies is an absolute pleasure to work with. The candidates that they submit for consideration are always qualified, intelligent, professional, and eager to make an impact. I would recommend them without hesitation to any company looking to add talented individuals to their workforce.

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Career Group has been a wonderful partner to our firm for many years. They have helped us place both temporary and permanent placement candidates – always submitting high-quality candidates that excel in their positions. I trust that Career Group will work diligently on our searches to provide targeted candidates that fit our needs.

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The team at Career Group provides a high-touch client experience. They are professional, organized, and have consistent follow through. Their team is attentive and truly listens to our needs. I look forward to our next partnership!

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Let's find your people

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Contact us to start your search. We can advise on hiring trends, hiring best practices, and salary benchmarking to help align your hiring strategy.

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We begin advertising and outreach, partnering with our in-house marketing team to promote your role online and within our extensive network.

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We actively source quality talent using the latest recruitment technologies and begin vetting and screening candidates face-to-face.

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We provide you with a carefully curated list of qualified, brand-right candidates until you're obsessed with the people we've found.

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You select candidates you’d like to interview, we'll coordinate the scheduling.

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Make an offer & celebrate! We will help onboard your new favorite team member.

Launch Your Career Today

Every professional journey is unique, and our team of career experts is here to understand your goals and connect you with the opportunities that align with your aspirations. We’re committed to building a strategic partnership that supports your future success. Let’s find your next big opportunity together.

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FAQs

Is Syndicatebleu a top creative staffing agency?

Yes –Syndicatebleu is widely recognized as one of the leading creative staffing agencies in the U.S. With more than 40 years of experience, we specialize in placing top-tier creative professionals in freelance, temp-to-hire, and full-time roles. Our client roster includes award-winning agencies, global lifestyle brands, and Fortune 500 companies.

Can Syndicatebleu Staff for Freelance Creative Projects?

Yes! Syndicatebleu connects businesses with top-tier creative freelancers who bring fresh ideas and industry expertise. Whether you need short-term project support or specialized creative skills, we identify professionals with the right mix of experience, strategy, and innovation to deliver outstanding results.

How Does Syndicatebleu Evaluate Creative Talent?

As one of the nation’s top creative placement agencies, we take a comprehensive approach to evaluating candidates, leveraging the insights of recruiters who were former creatives themselves. We assess portfolios, experience, and creative perspective, ensuring that a candidate’s artistic voice aligns with your brand’s vision and the required software fluencies. Additionally, we evaluate how well candidates can adapt to client briefs, especially freelancers who are skilled at adjusting their style to meet diverse project needs.

What Industries Do You Specialize in For Creative Staffing?

We place exceptional creative talent across industries including fashion, beauty, lifestyle, marketing, technology, and entertainment. Our recruiters understand the nuances of each sector, ensuring that every candidate we present has both the industry expertise and creative vision to make an impact.

How Quickly Can Syndicatebleu Fill a Creative Position?

We understand that creative teams move fast-and so do we. With our expansive nationwide network, we can source and place top creative professionals immediately, ensuring your team stays on track to meet deadlines and project goals.

How Do You Ensure Candidates Align With Our Brand Vision?

We take a high-touch, consultative approach by first gaining a deep understanding of your brand’s vision, culture, and creative needs. Our recruiters leverage their industry insight to carefully vet candidates, ensuring their style, personality, and expertise align with your team. Through in-depth interviews and portfolio evaluations, we ensure that each candidate is a seamless fit, ready to contribute to your brand’s success.

Can Syndicatebleu Help Us Build a Full Creative Team?

Absolutely. Whether you need one key hire or an entire creative department, we leverage our national network and industry expertise to build high-performing teams that scale with your business and drive innovation.

What makes Syndicatebleu different from other creative recruiting firms?

Unlike generalist staffing firms, Syndicatebleu focuses exclusively on creative, marketing, and digital roles. Our recruiters often come from creative backgrounds themselves, giving us a deeper understanding of what makes a great candidate – on paper and in portfolio. We offer a curated, consultative process and an expansive talent network that spans the country.