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Five interviews that address the evolution of recruitment

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To mark 15 years of Dezeen Jobs , we explored how recruitment has adapted and responded to the ever-changing architecture and design industry. In our final instalment of the Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series, we look at attitudes towards technology advances, new skill sets and environmental challenges that affect the global workforce.

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Five interviews that discuss the recruitment needs of creative studios

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Celebrating the 15 years that Dezeen Jobs has been connecting employers and candidates, Dezeen has spoken to professionals about their evolving recruitment practices. I think both recruitment practices and candidates have changed considerably over the past 10 years," said Jarrett.

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"Our focus extends to building long-term relationships, not just acquiring talent," says Studio Piet Boon

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Continuing the Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series, Dezeen talks to Studio Piet Boon's chief design officer Roland Kokkeler and studio manager Tim Vogel about the changes in skills required to work in the design industry. Tim Vogel: Our recruitment strategy has evolved significantly over the past decade.

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"We are looking for designers who want to grow with the studio" says Studio Gang

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In the final interview of our Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series , chief people officer at Studio Gang Claire Cahan discusses what catches her eye in an application. That may include hand sketching, photography, physical modelling, digital modelling, 2D and 3D construction drawing, strong writing and graphic design, just to name a few.

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"A variety of perspectives only makes for a stronger team" says Burberry

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For the next interview in our Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series, we spoke to Ben Ayres, lead architecture designer at fashion label Burberry , about the architecture side of the brand and its recruitment needs. Alice Laycock: What projects do you tend to work on as lead architecture designer and what have you been working on recently?

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"I'm looking for people who have a defiant optimism and a solution-oriented mindset"

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In the latest instalment of our Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series, Omar Nobil, VP of product design and brand creative for Design Within Reach, explains what the company is looking for when hiring. MillerKnoll has contemporary furniture as well as design classics Alice Laycock: Do you think there's still a place for hand sketching?

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"The architectural profession is in constant evolution"

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As part of Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series, Elisa Vago, a partner at Matteo Thun , discusses the routes applicants take to land roles at the studio. Top image: cosmetic company Davines' headquarters in Parma, Italy, designed by Matteo Thun Alice Laycock: Where do you currently stand on recruitment in comparison to 10 years ago?