Product & visual design recruitment for startups and scaling teams.
Plus 1:1 career coaching for creatives navigating their next move.
Why Giraffes?
We blend the art and science of candidate-company matching. Just like every giraffe has its own one-of-a-kind spot pattern, we believe no two hires — and no two career moves — are ever the same.
Our focus
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Product & visual design recruiting, from boutique studios to enterprise teams. 12+ years placing individual contributors and design leaders across UX, product, brand, and visual design — people who actually fit the team, not just the JD.
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Resume & LinkedIn coaching, interview prep, salary negotiation, and career support — done with you, not for you, so you leave knowing how to sell yourself next time too.
All sessions include venting, crying, cursing, and whatever else you need to get off your chest. -
Newly graduated and not sure where to start? Book a session and we’ll help you navigate the job search, figure out where to focus, and learn how to position yourself and your work.
(It’s okay to vent. We’ll listen.)
We’re obsessed with building vibrant
design teams with happy people
Product + UX
Product Design
UX/UI Design
Design Engineering
User Research
Product Management
Brand + Visual
Brand Design
Visual Design
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Leadership
Design Leadership
UX Leadership
Product Leadership
Creative Leadership
Strategy + Operations
Design Strategy
Project Management
Design Operations
Business Design
What they’re saying
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Kayla Colaizzi, Head of UX, Redesign Health
“Erica has helped me hire for my Design teams over the last few years, across multiple different companies. Erica is a true professional and passionate about recruiting. Erica "just gets it," she is quick to understand the brief and recruiting requirements and finds the right person quickly. Erica cares not only that the candidates fit the JD, but that they will truly be a good fit for the company and team.”
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Eytan Seidman, Director of Product, Shopify
“It has been a sincere pleasure to work with Erica! She helped me fill Product Design and User Research roles at both Compass and Blink Health. Erica has a tremendous amount of dedication, really takes the time to get to know candidates and the roles, and demonstrates a level of professionalism that always impresses me. She is a wonderful and warm person, and she knows how to get things done.”
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Valerie Vadala, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Shutterstock
Erica really understands the creative industry and her depth of knowledge is evident in the exceptional candidates she presents. She has an impressive network in the creative space and her dedication to identifying top talent and matching them with the right opportunities is impressive. Erica is also a thought leader who regularly shares valuable insights and perspectives on LinkedIn. Her posts tend to reflect her deep understanding of industry trends, showcasing her commitment to continuous learning and contributing to the professional community.
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Edgard Barbosa, Art Director, Google Brand Studio
“Erica was one of the most talented and helpful recruiters I've had the pleasure to work with. She took the time to understand my career goals, gave me advice on how to communicate with employers, and always sent relevant job posts my way. She was key to helping me get my first New York City job, which is a feat in itself, but in a legendary architecture firm. My family and I are forever grateful for all her help.”
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Collin Hall, Senior Brand Designer, Big Health
"Erica is my favorite recruiter, hands down. She helped place me at my first job when I was making the move from agency to in-house and was extremely helpful in helping me understand the new landscape and what to expect. She’s extremely responsive, which is invaluable for someone trying to get placed quickly. We’ve kept in touch in the years since, and I always reach out to her first when i think of making a move. Simply cannot recommend her enough”
