Executive Search Services for Design, Product & Creative Leadership Teams

A: Three ways: (1) We only do design, product, and brand leadership — 20 years of specialization creates insights generalists miss. (2) We use Talent Architecture™ to design the system before finding people. (3) We're senior-led — Kate works every engagement personally. 

A: Schedule a consultation. We'll discuss your situation and recommend the right starting point. Many clients start with a Readiness Audit ($2,500) to get clarity before committing to full search. 

A: Yes. While we're based in DFW, we work with companies globally. Our network spans major tech hubs and creative markets worldwide. 

A: 8-12 weeks on average, though we've completed searches faster when timing and talent align. Readiness Audit (if done first) adds 2-3 weeks but dramatically improves search outcomes. 

A: We offer a 90-day guarantee. If the placement doesn't work out within 90 days for any reason, we'll restart the search at no additional fee. 

A: The $2,500 Readiness Audit credit can be applied to Executive Search if you proceed within 90 days. If you don't proceed, the audit stands alone as strategic deliverable. 

A: Retained only. This ensures we're aligned on finding the right leader, not just any leader. Contingency creates incentives that work against strategic hiring. 

A: Market Entry Strategy ($12,500) is designed for multi-hire initiatives. We can also discuss Fractional Head of Talent ($15K/month) for ongoing strategic support across multiple searches.

A: Start with the audit if:

• This is your first VP+ creative hire

• A previous search failed and you want to know why

• You're unsure if you need a full-time exec or fractional resource

• You want strategic validation before a $60K commitment

Skip to search if:

• You've worked with us before

• The role is clearly defined and you're ready to move

• You're replacing someone (role already exists and works)

A: Leadership Team Design ($25K) = Strategic org architecture for your entire creative leadership team. You get the complete roadmap but we don't conduct the searches.

Executive Search ($60K) = Full-cycle search for one VP+ placement.

If you're hiring 3+ roles in the next 12 months, start with Leadership Team Design. The $25K is fully credited toward any subsequent searches with us.

A: Executive Search ($60K) = One-time project for a single VP+ placement.

Fractional Head of Talent ($15K/month) = Ongoing partnership where Kate becomes your strategic talent advisor for ALL hiring, org design, and team development. Includes 1-2 executive searches per month.

Think of it as: Do you need to make ONE critical hire, or are you scaling your entire leadership team?

A: No. The audit is valuable whether you hire us or not. That said, 50-75% of audit clients proceed to Executive Search within 90 days because the audit clarifies exactly what they need. If you do proceed, we credit the $2,500 toward the search fee.

A: If you're hiring 2-3 roles:

• Start with Leadership Team Design ($25K) to map your entire team, then individual searches

• OR individual searches at $60K each (Leadership Team Design fee credited if completed first)

If you're hiring 4+ roles per year:

• Fractional Head of Talent at $15K/month (includes 1-2 searches/month + strategic support)

For 4+ roles annually, Fractional is more cost-effective.

A: Yes. Leadership Team Design ($25K) gives you complete org architecture, role design, and hiring roadmap—with no obligation to use us for the searches. Many clients execute internally using our roadmap. However, if you do proceed with searches, the $25K is fully credited.