Access the best architecture and design talent in New York and California.

Tired of endless CV screening and missing out on top talent while deadlines loom? Bespoke Careers connects you with exceptional candidates, so you can focus on what matters most.

Access the best architecture and design talent in New York and California.

Dedicated to people who dream big

We understand what you’re looking for better than anyone - because we’ve worked in the roles we recruit for. We have the widest global reach in our sector, which allows us to access talent both here in the US and abroad like nobody else.

The Bespoke
Careers Difference

The Bespoke
Careers Difference

Our team isn't just made up of recruiters; many of us have walked in your shoes as architects and interior designers before joining Bespoke Careers.

Candidates in the US
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Unrivalled global database of prescreened, talented creatives

Jobs filled in the US
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We’ve helped hundreds of creatives find their dream jobs in the US

The preferred agency in the US
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100% of the biggest 10 US architecture and design firms trust Bespoke with their hiring

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We've helped over 1,000 architecture and design firms across the US

Meet Lisa

Sales Director

Lisa is an experienced recruitment leader, with 30+ years experience gained in Australia, the UK and more recently the US.  Lisa is responsible for all sales and service delivery.

Meet Lisa

Meet Alastair

Chief Operating Officer

With an architectural education spanning Manchester and Hong Kong, followed by a decade working at prestigious UK firms, Alastair transitioned to recruitment in 2016.

Now leading Bespoke Careers' New York and LA teams, Alastair connects top talent with renowned practices including SOM, FXCollaborative, Grimshaw and Deborah Berke Partners.

Meet Alastair
Why work with Bespoke?

Why work with Bespoke ?

We've been connecting employers and jobseekers within architecture and design for 20+ years.

The largest global reach

We have 160,000+ pre-screened candidates in our network, built over 20+ years in business.

Time saving

While you focus on your projects, we focus on finding your perfect match.

Risk-free recruitment

Pay only when we find the perfect candidate for your team—no upfront fees, no hidden costs. (exclusions apply for our retained search service).

Tap into hidden talent

The best talent often isn’t looking—they’re busy excelling. This passive market is our specialty. Your competitors are chasing the same 20% of the talent market. Access the other 80%.

Work with ex architects and designers

Many of our consultants trained and worked in the roles they now recruit for. Nobody understands your needs better.

Unparalleled market insights

Access the most comprehensive market insights in A&D recruitment. We offer regular state-of-the-market reports, webinars and events.

Knowledge Smart skills assessments

Knowledge Smart skills assessments

We use KnowledgeSmart assessments to evaluate candidates' expertise across most CAD packages.

Across:

Your recruitment team

Managing Director
New York

Alastair studied architecture at the University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong. He then spent ten years working for award-winning architecture firms based in the UK.

Sales Director
California

Lisa is our Sales Director across California and New York.

Principal - Business Support
New York

Chris moved from London to join the Bespoke Careers team in New York in 2016. Previously Head of Customer Support at CGLI, where he managed a team of 70 support staff and consultants across 12 offices

Associate - Architecture
New York

Brian is a graduate of the Syracuse University School of Architecture. After spending ten years in architecture he took the opportunity to help grow a small menswear company.

Senior Consultant - Interiors
New York

Taylor joined Bespoke Careers in 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in connecting top creative talent with renowned interior design firms, including AD100 companies.

Senior Consultant - Architecture
California

Mareika joined Bespoke after several years of working in architecture & design recruitment. She has a long-standing connection to the industry and has completed studies in both architecture & interior design.

Explore salaries for architecture and design roles in the US

The Bespoke Careers Salary Guide contains valuable insights to drive your team's growth and success.

Take the next step in optimising your team's performance. Click below to view salaries and benefits data tailored specifically for the Architecture and Interior Design industry.

Explore salaries for architecture and design roles in the US
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Here's why employers love Bespoke!

Growing our team with the right people who have relevant skillset, talent and personality/values that align with us has been truly expedited by working with the team at Bespoke. We were spending too much time sifting through many candidates applicants which meant we weren’t spending that time on project or practice development. The Bespoke Careers team have a deep understanding of our practice that’s developed over the years and so we know they have considered not just the brief but cultural fit, which is sometimes even more important.

Meredith Fisher

General Manager, Cera Stribley , Melbourne

Bespoke are the epitome of 'ethical recruiters.' They're respectful of our time, they establish strong relationships with us and candidates alike. We ask that our recruiters treat our candidates with the same respect that they treat us as clients and the feedback we get from them is that Bespoke consultants are professional and personable. They put this first which results in a high success rate for us. When Bespoke sends us a candidate profile, we sit up and listen.

Sophie Tait

Human Resources Director, Studio PDP , London

Before partnering with Bespoke, Genton struggled to find the right talent, leading to delays and missed opportunities. Since working with Bespoke, we’ve filled key positions with highly qualified professionals who fit seamlessly into our team, boosting productivity and enabling us to confidently take on more ambitious projects.

Maria O'Meagher

Practice Manager, Genton , Melbourne

We've worked closely with Bespoke Careers for the past six months, during which they successfully sourced numerous candidates for us. The process has been effortlessly smooth, as the team thoroughly understands our business, culture, and team dynamics, enabling them to pinpoint candidates that seamlessly blend in. They operate with openness, transparency, and notable efficiency, consistently delivering and thinking outside the box to find exceptional fits. Bespoke Careers' approach has enhanced our hiring experience.

Jordon Munro

Managing Director, Havwoods , New York

Upcoming events in the US

Hosting an event? Reach out to events@bespokecareers.com to have it listed in our events guide.

San Francisco Design Week 2025
June 2 - 10, 2025
California
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WestEdge Design Fair 2025
November 20 - 22, 2025
Los Angeles
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World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2025
November 12 - 14, 2025
Miami
Person viewing an art installation with a projection of hands working on a tool, framed by a dynamic red geometric design in an industrial gallery space
LA Design Festival 2025
June 26 - 29, 2025
Los Angeles
Modern architectural home with a sleek facade, large glass windows, and a landscaped yard featuring rocks, cacti, and trees.
2025 Design Expo – Texas Society of Architects
October 30 - November 1, 2025
Dallas
New York City's Meatpacking District, featuring the distinctive woven canopy art installation "Head Up" by Talley Fisher. The large, illuminated copper-colored structures hover over a cobblestone plaza where people are gathered in the evening.
NYCxDESIGN Festival
May 15 - 21, 2025
New York
Archtober tickets with illustrations of the Chrysler Building, the Flatiron Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Woolworth Building.
Archtober
October 1 - 31, 2025
New York
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NOMA Conference 2025 – Future Unfolding
October 8 - 12, 2025
Kansas

Global reach, regional expertise

Whether you're searching for your next role or looking to hire top talent, partnering with Bespoke Careers gives you access to the world’s leading architecture and design firms and professionals across seven major A&D hubs. Click below to explore our locations and discover how our local expertise and global network can help you to achieve your goals.