For Hiring Managers & HR Teams Hiring Survey Hiring Survey: Finding Creative Talent & AI Tools This survey contains questions about your experiences hiring creative talent in today's AI-influenced industry. Your responses will directly inform the development of tools to address the challenges you face. The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. You can save your progress and return later using the "Save and Resume" feature. Why is this comprehensive? We want to build a platform that truly addresses your hiring needs, and we can't do that with just a few basic questions. Your detailed input will help us create solutions that actually solve real problems in creative hiring. All responses are confidential and will be used solely to improve our platform development. Let's get started!PreviousNext1. Your Role & OrganizationTell us about your hiring responsibilities and organizational context to frame your responses.1.1. Which best describes your role in the hiring process?- Select -Hiring Manager/Team LeadArt Director/Creative DirectorProducer/Project ManagerHR/Recruitment SpecialistCompany Owner/ExecutiveOther (please specify)1.1a. Other: Your Role1.2. What type of organization do you represent?- Select -Agency/StudioIn-house creative teamEntertainment companyPublishing companyTech companyFreelance client/Individual hiringOther (please specify)1.2a. Other: Your Organization 1.3. How many creative professionals does your organization typically employ?- Select -1-56-2021-5051-100100+1.4. Which of the following platforms or methods do you currently use to source design talent and post job opportunities? (Select all that apply) LinkedIn Indeed Glassdoor AngelList/Wellfound Behance Dribbble ArtStation The Creative Group/Robert Half Working Not Working Coroflot Design Observer Jobs AIGA Design Jobs DesignCrowd Authentic Jobs Creative Circle Creative Hotlist Krop Upwork Fiverr 99designs Adobe Talent Toptal Hired Portfolios from design schools GitHub Referrals from current employees Design conferences/events Company career page Design-specific job fairs Recruiter outreach Instagram Twitter/X Reddit (design communities) Stack Overflow Jobs Design community Slack channels Specialized design recruiting agencies Internal candidate database Professional design associations Design workshops or hackathons Design competitions Cold outreach to interesting portfolios University career centers Design bootcamps Meetup groups Medium (for finding thought leaders) Other1.4a. OtherSave & ResumePreviousNext2. Hiring Practices & ChallengesShare how AI and market trends are affecting your ability to find and evaluate creative talent.2.1. Which Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or recruitment software does your company primarily use? Workday Recruiting Oracle Taleo SAP Success Factors Greenhouse Lever BambooHR JazzHR Zoho Recruit ClearCompany Recruitee Bullhorn JobDiva Manatal PCRecruiter SmartRecruiters Phenom People Beamery Eightfold AI Recruit CRM OpenCATS iCIMS HireMojo ApplicantPro2.2. Do you use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, generative AI, automated screening) in evaluating creative candidates? Yes No2.3. How does AI influence your hiring decisions for creative roles? (Select all that apply) Resume/CV screening & filtering Portfolio analysis (e.g., scoring design/creative work) Skills assessments (e.g., automated coding/design tests) Bias reduction (e.g., anonymized evaluations) Interview scheduling & chatbot interactions Predictive analytics (matching candidates to role fit) Other2.3. Other2.4. What concerns do you have about using AI in hiring creative talent? (Select all that apply) Over-reliance on automation (missing human nuance) Bias in AI algorithms (favoring certain demographics/styles) Loss of human judgment in creative evaluation Privacy/data security risks High false positives/negatives in screening Difficulty assessing originality/authenticity2.5. How do you evaluate creativity in candidates? (Select all that apply) Portfolio reviews (e.g., Behance, Dribbble, personal website) Live challenges (e.g., timed design/coding tasks) Case studies/past project deep dives Behavioral interview questions (e.g., "Walk me through your creative process") Peer/team reviews (group evaluations) Social media/online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub) Other2.5. Other2.6. What are your biggest challenges when hiring creative talent? Finding candidates with the right skillsPortfolio assessment/verificationBudget constraintsTimeline pressuresCultural fit assessmentHigh competition for top talentEvaluating technical vs. artistic abilities2.7. How has AI-generated content affected your hiring practices?- Select -Significantly changed our approachSomewhat changed our approachNo significant impact yetWe're still evaluating its impactOther (please specify)2.7a. Other: Hiring Practices2.7b. If AI has changed your hiring approach, how? Hiring fewer creative staff Hiring different types of creative roles Adding AI expertise as a job requirement Requesting AI tool supervision skills Focusing more on creative direction than execution No changes in our hiring approach Other (please specify)2.7b-a. Other: Hiring ApproachSave & ResumePreviousNext3. Portfolio Verification ChallengesDescribe difficulties you've faced assessing authenticity and skill alignment in candidate portfolios.3.1. Have you experienced issues with candidates whose actual skills didn't match their portfolio?- Select -Yes, frequentlyYes, occasionallyYes, but rarelyNo, neverUnsure3.1a. If yes, what specific discrepancies have you noticed? (Select all that apply) Technical skills were weaker than portfolio suggested Style/quality consistency issues Unable to recreate similar quality work when tested Suspected AI-generated portfolio pieces Inability to explain their process or decisions Portfolio contained work they didn't actually create Other (please specify)3.2b. Other: Specific Discrepancies3.3. How do you currently verify that a candidate's portfolio represents their actual skills? (Select all that apply) In-person portfolio review with questions Design challenges or tests Technical interviews about their process Reference checks Trial period We don't have a specific verification process Other (please specify)3.3a. Other: Verify Portfolios3.4. How concerned are you about AI-generated portfolios in your hiring process? Extremely concerned - it's already affecting our hiring Very concerned - it's becoming a significant issue Moderately concerned - it's on our radar Slightly concerned - not a major issue yet Not at all concernedSave & ResumePreviousNext4. Human vs. AI Value PropositionIdentify the unique advantages human creators offer compared to AI tools in your projects.4.1. What do human creators offer that AI currently cannot? (Select top 3)Original thinking/ideationEmotional intelligence/human connectionCultural context understandingAdaptability during the processProblem-solving beyond the briefArtistic vision/point of viewOther (please specify)4.1a: Other: Human Creators 4.2. What would incentivize you hire human creators over using AI? (Select all that apply) Better ways to verify human-created work More efficient collaboration processes Clearer demonstration of creative process Competitive pricing models Stronger protection against legal issues More specialized skills that AI can't replicate Proven higher ROI for human-created work Stronger alignment with brand authenticity goals Ability to handle nuanced creative direction Better compliance with copyright/legal standards Unique stylistic versatility Other (please specify)4.2a. Other: Human CreatorsSave & ResumePreviousNext5. Verification & ProcessTell us how you currently verify creative work and what tools would improve your assessment process.5.1. When reviewing portfolios, how do you currently verify the authenticity of the work?- Select -We trust what candidates presentWe ask questions about the processWe request to see works-in-progressWe give test assignmentsWe check referencesWe don't have a specific verification processOther (please specify)5.1a: Other: Verify Authenticity5.2. Would a system that verifies human-created work be valuable to your hiring process? Extremely valuable Very valuable Moderately valuable Slightly valuable Not valuable5.3. What type of process documentation would be most helpful when evaluating creative candidates? (Select all that apply) Sketches/iteration samples Time-lapse recordings Explanation of creative decisions Project briefs and outcomes Client feedback and revisions Technical process breakdown Other (please specify)5.3a. Other: Process Documentation Save & ResumePreviousNext6. Verification & Hiring ConfidenceExplore how verifying human-created work could improve your hiring decisions and trust in candidates.6.1. Would a system that verifies human-created work be valuable? Extremely valuable Very valuable Moderately valuable Slightly valuable Not valuable6.2. What verification methods would you trust most? Blockchain-based creation timestamps Third-party certification badges Platform-vetted process documentation Live skill demonstration tools Other6.3. What process documentation is most helpful for evaluation? (Select top 3)Time-lapse recordings with metadataVersioned project files with edit historyClient correspondence showing revisionsTechnical breakdowns of creative decisionsOther (please specify)6.3a. Other6.4. How much faster would you hire if candidates provided pre-verified work? Significantly faster (50%+ time reduction) Moderately faster (25-50% reduction) Slightly faster (<25% reduction) No difference—verification isn’t our bottleneck Other (please specify)6.4a. Other6.5. What type of process documentation would be most helpful when evaluating creative candidates? (Select all that apply) Sketches/iteration samples Time-lapse recordings Explanation of creative decisions Project briefs and outcomes Client feedback and revisions Technical process breakdown Other (please specify)6.5a: Other: Evaluating Creative CandidatesPreviousNext7. Design Challenge AssessmentShare your experiences with skill-testing methods and interest in standardized evaluation tools.7.1. How do you currently assess creative skills during your hiring process? (Select all that apply) Portfolio review only Take-home design challenges Live design exercises Technical interviews Paid trial projects Team collaboration exercises We don't have a formal assessment process Other (please specify)7.1a: Other7.2. Would you use a platform feature that allows you to create, distribute, and evaluate standardized design challenges? Yes, definitely Probably yes Unsure Probably not Definitely not7.3. Which aspects of a design challenge feature would be most valuable? (Select all that apply) Ability to create custom challenges based on real work Pre-made challenge templates by industry/role Automated initial screening of submissions Team collaboration on reviewing submissions Standardized evaluation criteria Ability to compare candidates side-by-side Feedback tools for candidates Other (please specify)7.3a: Other7.4. How important would these design challenge capabilities be in your decision to use a creative talent platform? Essential - would be a primary reason to join Very important - would strongly influence our decision Moderately important - would be a nice feature to have Slightly important - not a key decision factor Not important - we would not use this feature7.5. How likely would you be to use a creative platform that verifies human-created work and helps you connect with authentic creative talent? Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Slightly likely Not at all likely7.6. What subscription model would your organization prefer for a platform connecting you with verified human creative talent? Pay-per-hire model Monthly subscription ($100-500/month) Annual subscription with discount Enterprise pricing based on company size Free with premium features Other (please specify)7.6a: Other7.7. What would make a new creative ecosystem more valuable than your current methods of finding creative talent? PreviousNext8. Platform Interest & Value AssessmentHelp us understand what features would make a human-verified talent platform indispensable for your hiring needs.8.1. What features would be most valuable in a platform connecting you with human creative talent? (Select top 3)Verification of human-created portfoliosProcess documentation and transparencyDesign challenge assessment toolsProject-based matchingCommunication toolsRights management/contractsOther (please specify)8.1a: Other8.2. 1. Would you pay a premium for verified human-created work versus AI-generated alternatives? Yes, significant premium (25%+ more) Yes, moderate premium (10-25% more) Yes, slight premium (up to 10% more) No, I expect similar pricing I'd expect human work to cost less than AI alternatives It depends on the project (please explain)8.2a: It depends on the project (please explain)8.3. How likely would you be to use a creative platform that verifies human-created work and helps you connect with authentic creative talent? Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Slightly likely Not at all likely8.4. What subscription model would your organization prefer for a platform connecting you with verified human creative talent? Pay-per-hire model Monthly subscription ($100-500/month) Annual subscription with discount Enterprise pricing based on company size Free with premium features Other (please specify)8.4a: Other8.5. What would make a new creative ecosystem more valuable than your current methods of finding creative talent? Last question, help us shape the future of our new platform! We’d love your feedback as we prepare for launch! By joining our Alpha/Beta Program, you’ll get: ✅ Free early access to the production release.✅ The chance to influence the final product (tell us what works and what doesn’t).✅ Direct communication with our team. Requirements:🔒 By joining, you agree to our NDA (no sharing screenshots or details publicly). Next steps:This is just an inquiry—no obligation yet! 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