Jess Whiteley is a designer-turned-recruiter with a decade of experience in architecture and interior design across Australia and the US. After working with a range of award-winning studios, she co-founded The Creative Connect, a talent consultancy specializing in recruitment for design-led practices in architecture, interiors, and creative industries.

With a background in both hands-on design and people strategy, Jess brings a deep understanding of the creative process to her recruitment work. She is passionate about supporting designers find aligned opportunities and guiding studios to build strong, thoughtful teams that support their long-term vision. Her approach blends strategic hiring with industry insight, ensuring placements that go beyond the resume.