Our Story
Some things are just meant to be together.
Like Shift + ⌘ + 4 and inspiration. Like Milton Glaser and heart emoji. Like connecting designers with meaningful work that makes. Life. Better.
Design communicates powerful messages that catalyze societal change. It creates innovative products that make life more joyful and reduce the harmful effects of materialism on the planet.
Design stokes emotions that help us identify ourselves. It solves aching problems [we sometimes didn’t even know we had!].
Even before we watched Helvetica, we were in awe of the reach and beauty of great design.
So, when Flavia decided to bring top talent to brands driven by design and purpose, poof! Yellow Bob was born. 💛
Hiring can be sunny from the top, down
Besides a steaming bowl of matcha, what gets us up in the morning?
Conversations with you.
Our typical day revolves around scouting design talent and hearing your story. Our approach is to learn about the unique experiences and perspectives that lend themselves to you making your art. Oh - and if that makes you envious, join our team :)
Interviews with Yellow Bob are more like conversations: the highs and lows of your career, what you love doing (and don’t), and more importantly, where you want your career to grow. Oh, and of course hearing more about your portfolio and your creative process.
The current market can make it exhausting to look for a job. Cue the 🙄 when you get an email from a recruiter, amirite? Yellow Bob’s goal is to create proactive relationships with designers and then match them with job opportunities.
It’s about you and your story, first.
Then, we present you with a role you can feel good about.
After all, weekday mornings shouldn’t be about hitting the snooze button 12 times.
Who knew excelling at connect-the-dot drawings in Kindergarten would lead Flavia to a successful career in recruiting?
In all seriousness, Flavia found her calling a decade ago when she discovered her innate sense for connecting…people. She merged her networking ability with a superhuman skill in crafting brilliant personal narratives for each candidate. There – now you know our secret sauce!
And thus, Yellow Bob was born in 2018 by putting a stake in the ground on placing creatives into purpose-driven companies and taking the time to truly find the win-win. The right fit.
Trivia time! Her name derives from the ancient Roman word, “flavius,” which means “golden hair.” Her hairstyle, a perfectly coiffed (if we do say so ourselves) yellow* bob, has become her trademark, as has her penchant for understanding and connecting people.
When she’s not matching creative people with creative teams, Flavia is running after two little ones and trying to squeeze in the NY Times Crossword. You can also catch her with a Gjusta croissant in one hand and scrolling overseas airline ticket deals with the other (Turkey and South Korea are her latest daydreams). Flavia is a former board member for AIGA Los Angeles.
*At this precise instance the bob may or may not be yellow. Oops.
Jacqueline stepped into the world of design recruiting with Yellow Bob in 2021, eager to help people find their best selves in their careers. We love her (and so do our clients!) because she's truly a people person who lives for helping others. She’s worked with notable LA-based companies including The Honest Company and Sugarfina. At Yellow Bob Jacqueline finds joy in that golden moment when she zeroes in on the right fitting role for the right designer.
In her spare time, Jacqueline is a foodie Instagramming @thegirlwithsuggestions. She’s always trying the latest hot spots around town. Her favorites include MillCross for their perfect almond milk latte and Etta for their mouth-watering spicy pizza. Jacqueline will never say no to a heated game of Catan, is always on the search for the most unique vintage pieces, and is currently planning bucket list trips to Greece, Ireland, and the Philippines.
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