In the summer of 2024, our specialist design recruiter, Yasmin Vachet, partnered with luxury menswear brand, Frescobol Carioca, on a Digital Designer role. This job description was different from other designers they had in the team. With a new set of responsibilities and skills required, they chose to work with a specialist recruitment agency to support their talent search.
Launched in 2013, Frescobol Carioca was established to share the Rio way of life. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro, they create high-quality menswear that embodies the laid-back elegance of Brazilian beach culture.
Since their launch, the brand has continued to expand, grow and diversify. They have needed to create new digital roles to allow them to continue with their expansion and bring the essence of Rio's lifestyle to customers around the globe.
Although design recruitment isn’t new to Frescobol Carioca, they needed to bring a new type of Designer into the brand to meet business needs.
With a strict budget in place, first Yasmin worked with the hiring manager to refine the job description. Together they agreed on what skills were non-negotiable in a candidate’s profile, and which were “wish list” factors.
The two core non-negotiables were:
To meet these metrics, Yasmin leveraged her network of Digital Designers in the luxury sector, focussing on those who would complement the existing team.
There were three key steps to ensuring a smooth recruitment process:
As the recruitment process took place in August, it was important to set out clear timelines in advance. Yasmin made sure she kept on top of these timelines, quickly communicating any changes to ensure no delays caused by annual leave.
Working with a set budget doesn’t need to limit your choices. Yasmin shared insights around what the brand could afford with their budget, presenting different options for more senior hires. For instance, the hiring manager could engage a more senior Designer on a four-day work week.
With candidates in multiple hiring processes, Yasmin maintained close communication with everyone involved. This ensured Frescobol Carioca has the strongest shortlist at the final stage.
Thanks to an organised and efficient recruitment process, Frescobol Carioca hired their preferred Digital Designer in just four weeks. The brand is incredibly pleased with the addition to their team, and we are continuing to support them with design and ecommerce recruitment.
“When a gap in our team presented itself there was only one person I wanted to consult. Yasmin has been a reliable support for me over the past few years, and knowing how expert she is in the world of Design & Creative only further cemented my decision to partner with 3Search. She delivered an exceptional shortlist of talent (I believe I requested interviews with every CV shared) and managed a complex process (owing to my own travel & time constraints) to ensure we had an offer accepted within 4 weeks of taking the initial brief. Yasmin has delivered consistently every time I’ve worked with her. We’ve built great trust and despite her professionalism I know how invested she is in the success of hires for me personally. There’s no one else I’d rather share my time and resource with and I couldn’t recommend her services more highly.”Ciara Lee Head of Marketing & Growth
Candidate Thought Count: 1
I had such a great experience working with Yasmin to find my new role. Her friendliness, expertise, and unwavering support made the entire process enjoyable. It's clear that she genuinely cares about helping you find the perfect fit, as she took the time to fully understand my background and future aspirations. Throughout every step, she consistently checked in, kept me well-informed, and promptly addressed any questions I had. If you're searching for a new role, I highly recommend working with Yasmin!Digital Designer
