ABOUT artLinks

Bay area creative services staffing since 1994

Finding creative jobs can be simple and rewarding when you work with the right partner to find the best opportunities for your skill set and ambitions. artLinks understands the special requirements of creative job placement. We have over 15 years experience placing professional talent at industry-leading companies throughout the Bay Area.

Beyond our solid network of local clients in San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin and Silicon Valley, we also offer nationwide direct-hire opportunities to candidates looking to relocate within the US. We successfully place professionals in the following fields:

Account Directors, Animators, Art Directors, Copywriters, Editors, Graphic Designers, Illustrators, Media Planners, Production Artists and Directors, Programmers, Project Managers, Proofreaders and Web Designers.

 

Looking for the perfect match?

We distinguish ourselves from other creative staffing agencies by providing our talent with superior personalized employment services, and by focusing on fields we know inside and out. Because we assess our candidate's special talents, desired job atmosphere and creative approach, we are able to match you with a company that fulfills more than just a salary requirement.

When it comes to job placement and career development, artLinks is your best resource for reaching the employment offers you deserve.

 

What out talent says about us

"I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer and artLinks on a recent opportunity with a Fortune 200 company. Jennifer displayed the MOST integrity of any staffing professional with whom I have ever worked. She worked tirelessly during a very difficult negotiation and was a tremendous support during my search for a new role. I strongly recommend Jennifer as a staffing professional and advocate. She is the best!"

Thomas Gilmore, Brand Consultant

 

"Jennifer is an excellent recruiter to work with. She listens carefully and has great intuition regarding placement for you in the right company. I send friends to her all the time and would certainly ask for her assistance again should I be looking for a new position."

Patricia Johnston, Creative Director

 

"From a candidate's perspective, Jennifer is a rare find among recruiters. She went far beyond simply matching my background with requirements, and carefully listened to my professional goals. She worked with me in creating a compelling case for a permanent placement that was outside of her client's (now my employer) traditional comfort zone. Many thanks!"

Shahram Teimouri, Account Supervisor

 

"I love being a creative, and the right job with the right fit made all the difference in my career. That's why I love artLinks, and especially, working with Jennifer Light. The biggest difference from recruiters that I worked with in the past is that Jennifer listened to my individual needs as a creative professional. Her placement was spot on, and I continue to love my job. Over two years ago, I successfully landed a position at The Linus Group through artLinks. I continue to find Jennifer a valuable resource and have recommended artLinks to many friends."

Prisca Ekkens, Art Director

 

"Jennifer impressed me from day one. She worked extremely hard to find great companies for me to interview with, and spent as much time as I needed coaching me on everything from interviewing to negotiating. I would highly recommend Jennifer as a recruiter and wouldn't hesitate to contact her again in the future."

Jenny Lustig, Project Manager

 

"Jennifer worked with me as a consultant during a challenging negotiation project for a possible job. I turned to Jennifer several times throughout the negotiation for advice and input. She was invaluable for her insight into the hiring process, as well as a wonderful resource for practical tips. She advised me in presenting a no-nonsense approach to the prospective employer, while being gracious and professional. A great experience."

Phile Stockton, IT Specialist

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The PROCESS

Make artLinks your advocate in the marketplace

artLinks places uniquely qualified creative and marketing talent in freelance, contract and direct-hire positions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer thorough portfolio evaluations and we listen to your personal employment criteria before finding exciting job opportunities to meet your standards.

Our staffing process starts with our talent, and artLinks has built a world-class network of accomplished creative professionals to meet the high standards of our clients. And, we never stop looking for gifted candidates. Next, we work with companies to ensure that we match our talent to the perfect position, where they will be successful. Our reputation and relationships with talent seekers give our candidates an edge in the job market. Our top objective is finding the right fit: we never place square pegs in round holes to make a profit.

Companies know we deliver quality candidates, who continually outperform expectations and who integrate easily with their firms' cultures - which means our candidates get seen and get hired.

 

We're here for you

If you are engaged as a temporary, freelance or contract hire with one of our clients, you become an artLinks employee. We manage all of your payroll needs and personnel responsibilities for every placement. This allows you to easily handle many assignments while the bulk of the administrative work is taken off your plate.

We also offer employee benefits, which include direct deposit, access to health insurance, and 401k/profit sharing once certain eligibility requirements are met. Not only do we facilitate your job search, we continue to look for your next opportunity. While you are on assignment, you can concentrate on your deliverables. We'll be a step ahead, tracking your availability and marketing your skills.

Should any issues arise out of a placement which require our attention, we are here to listen and offer solutions to help you maintain an enjoyable work experience.

Start your creative job search now by registering with artLinks. We make finding employment as simple as possible. Give us a try!

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Find WORK now

To get started...

...we'll need just a few details from you.

CLICK HERE to download our PDF candidate application form*, and simply email it back to us along with your most current resume and digital portfolio (if applicable). All materials are required to help us quickly and easily identify how to place you within our network.

We carefully review all submissions and respond to all applicants in a timely manner. We will add your information to our network of talent in order to match you with current or future openings.

To keep this process as streamlined as possible and to make the most efficient use of everyone's time, we only see candidates by appointment. Should your qualifications be a fit for an active job search, we will contact you to set up an interview.

 

*(in order to make full use of PDF form capabilities, please be sure to have the free Acrobat Reader installed, or download it here )

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Contact us

artLinks is located at 1600 Shattuck Avenue Suite #126 in the Gourmet Ghetto
neighborhood of Berkeley, California. We are about a 15-minute walk from
the downtown Berkeley BART.

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We see candidates by appointment only. Should your qualifications be a fit for our practice, we will contact you to set up an interview. In order to allow us to actively prepare for our meeting and to ensure that we have sufficient time for an in-depth conversation with you, we kindly ask our candidates to refrain from unscheduled "walk-in's", and to submit resumes and portfolios in digital form via email only.

You can reach us at 510-528-2668 or via email at findWORK@artlinks-staffing.com

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