Talented designers are in high demand, and having a strong strategy on how to connect with the best of them will help you source high-quality candidates and help build a robust talent pool.
Consider sending this email soon after browsing a designer’s work and deciding that they could be a good fit for your vacant role.
Make sure to include the prospect’s name, your name, your company name, the source where you found them, complimentary words, a brief description of your company, title of the open role.
Subject line: I love your work!
Hi [PROSPECT NAME]!
My name is [YOUR NAME], and I work for a firm called [NAME OF COMPANY]. I hope you are well.
I’ve been following your work on [ADD SOURCE], and I’m a big fan! Your creative flair is impressive, and I appreciate how you [ADD COMPLIMENTING WORDS RELATING TO THEIR WORK].
Our firm is focused on [ADD DESCRIPTION], and we are currently looking for a [POSITION TITLE] to work with one of our clients. We are very impressed with your background and portfolio and would love to tell you more about the role.
Would you be open to a call in the next few days?
Sincerely,
[SENDER NAME]