Build Your Team

Build Your Team

  • Are you filling new roles or replacing open positions?
  • Running a discreet or confidential senior-level search?
  • Seeking contract partners, or interns?
  • Want to include underrepresented perspectives?

For a personalized approach to hiring employees and outside resources, partner with a recruiter who knows the local community. (83% of Heather’s network is in MSP, with additional contacts across the country.)

Soladay Olson advocates for greater inclusivity by developing connections to diversify your talent acquisition. Placements have included individuals who are underrepresented by race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and ability.*

See client list here, and examples of successful searches…

  • AVP of Marketing and Communications
  • Executive Director
  • Head of Creative Services
  • Director of Experience Design
  • Principal Software Engineer
  • Sr Account Director
  • Sr Art Director
  • Sr Copywriter
  • Sr Product Designer
  • Sr UX Researcher
  • Creative Lead
  • Paid Social Media Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Marketing and Brand Designer
  • Product and Packaging Engineer
  • Purchaser

*Note these 12 actions to address systemic racism in the creative industry, including hiring for representation at all staffing levels.

 

Here’s How It Works

Talent Acquisition

To staff full-time, part-time, and contract-to-hire roles, retain Soladay Olson at your preferred level of support…

  • Full-Service Recruitment > Includes posting and promoting the job, receiving and assessing applications, and scheduling interviews while you attend to your other tasks!
  • Referral Only Service > Means you’ll receive qualified candidates to expand and deepen your search while you manage the rest of the hiring process.
  • Pre-Search Consultation > Assess and prepare your recruitment plans for inclusive, equitable hiring. Let’s discuss.

Job Board

For temporary needs, let Soladay Olson help you locate professional partners for one-time projects, contracts, or long-term relationships. To learn more about the job board, take a peek here.

Support for Your Laid-Off Employees

If the unthinkable happens and you have to let staff go, provide an hour or two of coaching and resources to help them make their way. This industry-specific consultation has been cited as more effective than days of generic outplacement services. Set it up.

  • “I am honored to be a happy client over the past decade when my agency grew substantially. I sold PLDG in 2023 and at the time we had 20 FT staff. Soladay Olson was a key partner in our success, helping me as owner to recruit the high caliber talent needed to serve our global accounts.”

    Peggy Lauritsen
    Peggy LauritsenFounder and former Chief Executive Artist, PLDG
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Successfully Completed Recruiting Assignments

Since 2014, Soladay Olson | Connections for Creatives has conducted successful searches for agency and client-side positions.

  • Design, Development, Content
  • Graphic Designer / Content Designer
  • Marketing and Brand Designer
  • Interactive Designer / Senior Designer
  • UI Designer / UX Researcher
  • Retail / Experience Designer
  • Lead Designer / Creative Lead
  • Head of Creative Services
  • Digital Associate Art Director
  • Art Director / Senior Art Director
  • Design / Experience Director
  • Product Designer / Engineer
  • Packaging Designer / Engineer
  • Production Designer
  • Photographer / Photo Editor
  • Production Manager
  • WordPress Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • App Developer
  • Principal Software Engineer
  • Senior Copywriter
  • Marketing and Communications Specialist
  • Communications Manager
  • Account & Project Management, Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Admin
  • Client Services
  • Account Services Manager
  • Senior Account Director
  • SEO Strategist
  • Strategy Director / Chief Strategy Officer
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Marketing Manager
  • AVP of Marketing and Communications
  • Paid Search Manager
  • Paid Social Media Manager
  • Project Coordinator / Project Manager
  • Account Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
  • Exhibit Purchaser
  • Sales Assistant / Sales Associate
  • National Sales Account Manager
  • International Sales Account Manager
  • Account Receivable / HR Specialist
  • Talent Development Manager
  • Executive Assistant
  • Member Support Lead
  • Executive Director