Hire Creatives Who
Actually Create

Portfolios show polish, not process. Our AI probes creative thinking, design rationale,

and conceptual depth—so you only meet talent who can actually solve problems.

87%

87%

Process prediction

0 hrs

0 hrs

Design lead time

3.8x

3.8x

Better retention

Why Creative Hiring Burns Everyone Out

Why Creative Hiring Burns Everyone Out

Your design leads spend more time reviewing portfolios than designing. And they're still guessing.

Your design leads spend more time reviewing portfolios than designing. And they're still guessing.

Portfolios Are Performance

Portfolios Are Performance

Beautiful case studies hide messy realities. You don't know who actually did the work, what constraints existed, or whether they can repeat it in your context.

Beautiful case studies hide messy realities. You don't know who actually did the work, what constraints existed, or whether they can repeat it in your context.

Senior Designers Become Interviewers

Senior Designers Become Interviewers

Every creative hire pulls your best designers into 3-4 hour interview loops. That's not what you're paying them for—and they resent it.

Every creative hire pulls your best designers into 3-4 hour interview loops. That's not what you're paying them for—and they resent it.

"Good Design" Is Subjective

"Good Design" Is Subjective

Without structured evaluation, hiring becomes tribal: "I know it when I see it." That's how you end up with homogeneous teams and miss great talent.

Without structured evaluation, hiring becomes tribal: "I know it when I see it." That's how you end up with homogeneous teams and miss great talent.

MAYA Sees Beyond the Surface

MAYA Sees Beyond the Surface

Five dimensions that separate portfolio polish from genuine creative capability.

Five dimensions that separate portfolio polish from genuine creative capability.

Creative Process

How they think, not just what they made

Design Rationale

Why behind every decision, tradeoffs acknowledged

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Collaboration Style

Working with PMs, engineers, stakeholders

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Critique Reception

How they handle feedback and iterate

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Conceptual Range

Versatility across styles and challenges

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Traditional Review vs. Hello Recruiter

Traditional Review
vs. Hello Recruiter

Capability

Portfolio Review Only

Hello Recruiter

Creative process probing

Structured evaluation criteria

Varies by reviewer

Work attribution verification

Constraint & tradeoff discussion

If interviewer asks

Design lead time per candidate

45-60 min

0 min

Consistent scoring across candidates

Critique simulation

Built for Creative Assessment

Built for Creative Assessment

Every feature designed to evaluate what actually matters in creative work.

Every feature designed to evaluate what actually matters in creative work.

Portfolio Deep-Dive

MAYA reviews each project with the eye of a creative director—asking about constraints, iterations, stakeholder dynamics, and outcomes.

Critique Simulation

Present candidates with design challenges and constructive criticism. See how they defend decisions, accept feedback, and iterate.

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Attribution Probing

Drill into who did what. "Walk me through the research phase—who conducted it?" Spot inflated contributions naturally.

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Process Mapping

Understand how candidates work: their research methods, ideation approaches, handoff practices, and collaboration style.

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Design Exercise

Optional whiteboarding challenges where candidates sketch concepts live and talk through their thinking in real-time.

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Comparative Scoring

See how each candidate stacks up against others on the same competencies. Make objective comparisons, not gut calls.

Replay sessions to see thinking, debugging, and problem-solving patterns.

Meet MAYA

Meet MAYA

Your creative interviewer who speaks the language of design, brand, and storytelling.

Your creative interviewer who speaks the language of design, brand, and storytelling.

MAYA

Primary Agent
Creative & Design Specialist

MAYA is your creative hiring specialist who reviews portfolios with a trained eye. She probes creative process, evaluates design rationale, simulates design critiques, and identifies candidates who think deeply—not just produce pretty pixels.

Portfolio Review

Process Probing

Critique Simulation

Whiteboarding

Brand Thinking

Collaboration Style

From Portfolio to Hire in Days

A streamlined process that respects creatives' time while evaluating what matters.

1

Portfolio Submission

Candidate shares portfolio link and brief context

2 minutes

2

Initial Screen

ARIA qualifies basics: availability, expectations, role fit

10 minutes

3

Portfolio Deep-Dive

MAYA reviews work and probes creative process

30-45 min

4

Critique & Exercise

Optional design challenge or critique simulation

20-30 min

5

Team Interview

Top candidates meet your design team

Final round

Tailored for Every Level

Different creative levels require different assessment approaches.

Junior Designer

0-2 years, building foundational skills

25 min

Assessment duration

What We Screen For

Foundational design principles understanding

Eagerness to learn and receive feedback

Basic tool proficiency (Figma, etc.)

Attention to detail and craft

Collaborative attitude and communication

Assessment Includes

Portfolio walkthrough (even student work)

Simple design exercise

Critique reception test

Growth mindset evaluation

Cultural fit assessment

Hire Creatives Who Think Deeply

Hire Creatives Who Think Deeply

Stop guessing from portfolios.

Let MAYA find the designers who can actually solve your problems.

Free ATS included

No contracts required

Try with one role free

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The AI-Powered Hiring Partner You Can Trust
© 2026 Hello Recruiter Inc. ® All rights reserved.
The AI-Powered Hiring Partner You Can Trust
© 2026 Hello Recruiter Inc. ® All rights reserved.