We are
The Cream started from a love of creative & a passion for connection.
More than a recruitment service - we’re creative matchmakers. We exist to connect the UK’s brightest* creative & digital talent with brands, agencies and businesses who want to make an impact. Whether you’re looking to hire someone full-time, bring in a freelancer, or engage help on a project: that’s where we come in.
Who are the Cream?
With a combined experience of 32 years in creative & design, recruitment & operations...
We're a small team of industry professionals! From in-house to agency, our team has worked in design, brand, creative, marketing, advertising & recruitment, taking that delicate touch that's required in elite account management & pairing it with knowledge of the Creative agency world. We know what makes a specific skill set, culture type & attitude, that people from both sides are people looking for ... & use our match making skills to pair the perfect team!
Results driven people
98%
Increase in Retention
Our clients saw individual department retention of 98% in 2024 based on our hand selected quality sourcing.
Matching person with purpose.
75%
Match Rate
Sometimes its exclusive, sometimes we can be working along side internal teams & other agencies to find the top 10% of what makes a team great. Last year we saw that 75% of our business pipeline was successfully placed by The Cream.
32
Years in the Business
We have a combined 32 years across recruitment & in agency creative industry experience, here to make meaningful matches—thoughtfully, intentionally, and with a deep understanding of creative culture.
What do we do?
Recruitment for the Creative industry.
Permanent, fixed-term or ad hoc freelance. If you're looking for your next gig or looking to hire we're here to save you the time & pain of endless searching for the right fit!
Understanding the brief is where we shine! A little phone call to understand you is where we like to start, then we get to work. Looking at industry niche's such as luxury travel, sports & entertainment, beauty & fashion, because we know just how important specialisms are & how hard it to find that match! We're here to guide & consult you, to help get everyone on the right page about salary, experience & skill.
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