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Last updated: February 11, 2026

The Top 10 Creative Recruiting Agencies in New York, NY

The creative industries form the backbone of New York's economy, with advertising powerhouses, fashion houses, media conglates and digital agencies clustering in Manhattan and Brooklyn to access the city's unmatched talent pool. This concentration of world-renowned brands and startups creates fierce competition for designers, art directors, copywriters and other creative professionals who can deliver innovative work at the pace the market demands. As businesses navigate tight hiring timelines and evolving skill requirements, partnering with a specialized recruiting agency can mean the difference between landing top-tier talent and settling for a mediocre fit. The right recruiter brings industry connections, portfolio vetting expertise and an understanding of the unique cultural dynamics that define New York's creative scene.

Here's our list of the top 10 creative recruiters in New York

1

80Twenty

4.9(407 reviews)

80Twenty is an award-winning boutique staffing, recruiting, and executive search agency that specializes in marketing, sales, and creative positions with offices in New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles. We have specialized recruiting teams to assist you with finding and hiring candidates in marketing, sales, creative, operations, and administrative/support fields. We also have a best in class executive search recruiting team. We can help you hire on contract/freelance, temp-to-hire, or in full-time / direct hire roles. Give us a call today to fill your open position with a perfect match! Specialties: Marketing Staffing Sales Staffing Creative /Design Staffing Operations Staffing Administrative Staffing Executive Search

2

Bernard Nickels & Associates

4.9(265 reviews)

Transforming lives and businesses through extreme service has been our mission for over two decades. As a grassroots-built staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in New York City, we provide temporary, contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time hiring solutions to a roster that includes numerous Fortune 500 clients. Our practice areas span information technology, accounting and finance, engineering, legal services, human resources, office support, and creative services. With sector-specific expertise that enables us to attract candidates with precisely the right skill sets, we achieve long-term placements, reduce turnover, and tap into niche talent pools that other firms simply cannot reach.

3

Synergy Interactive

4.7(35 reviews)

Synergy Interactive is a Digital Recruiting Agency with headquarters in New York & Florida. We are The Digital Talent Experts and we specialize in the recruitment of today's most in-demand professionals across a few specialized areas including Creative, Interactive, Mobile, Production, Technical and Client Services. Not only does our talent run deep, but our client spectrum also has depth, spanning several industries including Ad Agencies, Fashion/Retail, Media, Financial and Fortune 500 Companies. We provide both full-time staff as well as freelance / consulting services. Our rates and quality are the best in the business.

4

Scion Staffing

4.7(37 reviews)

At Scion Staffing Appleton, we are proud provide local, remote and national employers with top-notch staffing and recruiting services for the Southern U.S. and national markets. At Scion, we're focused on providing you with incredible talent options that match your unique working requirements and culture. Through our innovative team building and recruitment solutions, we close the gap in temporary staffing, contract-to-hire employees, direct-hire contingent search, as well as executive search needs. The Business Times has recognized Scion as a leading staffing firm for Retained, Contingent, and Temporary Services for the past sixteen years running, and Scion was recently awarded to the list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the World.

5

Blue Chip Staffing LLC

4.7(16 reviews)

Blue Chip Staffing LLC is a premier family-owned nationwide staffing agency, dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities. Our founder, who began his career at Robert Half, leveraged his expertise to build a company rooted in delivering outstanding staffing solutions tailored to client needs. Our agency proudly serves clients nationwide, providing comprehensive staffing solutions across all 50 states. While we have a strong presence in key regions, our commitment extends far beyond individual locations. Our talented team is dedicated to supporting businesses across the country, offering a personalized and results-driven approach to recruitment that ensures success on every level.

6

Mondo

4.6(923 reviews)

Mondo is a niche IT, Tech, and Digital Marketing staffing agency. Mondo recruits and places high-end Tech & Digital Marketing experts in contract, contract-to-hire, freelance, and full-time positions. Our Chicago staffing office services companies with Tech and Digital Marketing hiring needs. Our Chicago location is also home to MondoX, our perm, full-time staffing center of excellence.

7

Career Group

4.6(837 reviews)

Syndicatebleu is Los Angeles' top creative staffing agency. We recruit across industries, working with clients in entertainment, media, marketing, and more. We take a unique approach to recruiting for creative, marketing, tech, and sales talent that leads to smarter connections. From freelance to direct hire, we have a knack for assessing people's skills, and making magic happen. Our cultivated network of contacts helps us stay sharp in the industry's ever-changing landscape.

8

Barndog Staffing

4.5(1 review)
9

Vanguard Temporaries

4.5(10 reviews)

With over 50 years of staffing experience in New York City, we have built a reputation as a trusted full-service recruitment partner for companies across a broad range of professional disciplines. Based in Midtown Manhattan, our team places qualified candidates in administrative, accounting and finance, creative, legal, and office support roles on a temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We take pride in our placement guarantee — if a hire does not work out within the agreed period, we provide a replacement or partial refund. Our long track record reflects our commitment to finding the right fit for both clients and candidates.

10

Marcus St Jean

Each agency profile includes detailed verified reviews, contact information and specialization areas to help you make an informed decision for your hiring needs. These rankings reflect current verified Google reviews and are updated regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance. Take time to review multiple agencies to find the recruiting partner best suited to your company's creative vision and culture.

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Every ranking on RecruiterRank is derived from third-party Google Reviews — no agency can pay to rank higher. We use a Bayesian adjusted scoring algorithm to ensure agencies with more reviews carry more weight, preventing small sample sizes from distorting results. For agencies with multiple offices, we compute a weighted average across all locations.

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