Represent
Based in London and proud to be employee-owned, Represent has been at the forefront of the design industry for over 20 years, championing creative talent and connecting them with meaningful opportunities. Their expertise spans graphic design, art direction, digital & motion, and client services, catering to world-class brands and agencies. They are equally passionate about nurturing the next generation of creatives, regularly offering practical guidance and inspirational advice through educational initiatives across Europe.
Based
London
Founded
2003
Company Size
13
Office Hours
9:30am–6pm
Specialism
Recruitment for the creative industries
Key Departments
Jobs and Opportunities
Inside the Company
Founded in 2003 with the ambition of becoming the recruitment agency for designers, Represent has since expanded into a multidisciplinary team of thirteen. This includes ten dedicated consultants, with an office space in Farringdon, London. The agency's mission is to secure employment for a broad spectrum of creative talents, ranging from graduates to experienced directors, by connecting them with an array of freelance and permanent job opportunities.
Inside the Represent workspace
Inside the Represent workspace
Inside the Represent workspace
Inside the Represent workspace
Mission and Values
Represent prides itself on being a careers service for the creative industry. Their team invests significant effort into understanding the aspirations of each candidate, focusing on crafting the perfect match between them and potential employers. They offer comprehensive support in portfolio preparation and mastering interview techniques, empowering candidates with the confidence to pursue their career goals. Additionally, they actively contribute to the broader design discourse by undertaking in-depth projects that address critical issues facing the creative sector today—such as fair and equal pay, flexible working conditions, and the imperative of enhancing workplace diversity.
Represent Consultant Ailsa Inglis
Represent Managing Director Mike Radcliffe
Represent Consultant Sarina Hussain
Represent Consultant Sabrina Poustis
Represent Consultant Joe Cooper
Represent Consultant Jamie Cornall
Represent Consultant Meg Pearce
Represent Consultant James Mclearie
Represent Consultant Kate Wreyford Hind
Represent Consultant Oliver Yemm
Represent Consultant Annie Strachan
Represent Consultant Robert Simons
Culture and Benefits
Their team is tight-knit, often from creative backgrounds, and each an expert in their field. Culturally, they reflect the design industry far more than they do the recruitment sector, understanding creative employment culture first-hand, and matching talent to it.
The team’s focus on building trust and integrity through collaborative working is further reinforced through regular away days, communal lunches and a very flexible approach to in-house vs remote working.
Entry-Level Opportunities
Represent is passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent, regularly presenting at some of the best art schools and universities in the country. Sharing insights, sparking inspiration, and helping juniors seamlessly transition into the creative industry.
Their approach is hands-on and purposeful; dedicating time and effort to meet every single candidate, offering creative industry insight, interview techniques, and candid advice on a CV, portfolio or both.
To quote a candidate of theirs;
“Nothing but a positive all-round experience with Represent. From informed advice and support as a junior designer, to continuously offering unrivalled opportunities years later. The team are always responsive and understanding. Recommended for anyone making their next step.”