Nikky Lyle is a Creative Recruiter with conscience and 10 years recruitment experience.
Vice President of Hope for Post Quarantine. TEDx 2021 Speaker, The Dots list of 100+ rising stars. D&AD President Judge 2020 and a Side Hustle Cheerleader.
Nikky Lyle Creative was created with with a clear vision in mind.
To work in a better, more diverse, and more equal Creative industry.
With a dedication to helping clients and under-represented groups navigate an
industry that can sometimes be tough, to make sure the best talent finds a home
where they can thrive.
Twitter @lyle_nikky
Instagram @nikkylylecreative
Projects
- Graphic Design Jobs UKThis Friday we are going LIVE with our brand new job board, Graphic Design Jobs UK! � The job board will also be bringing all of our job seeking top tips and our industry infamous guides all into one place. � The aim is to create a hub where creatives will have all the tools they need to get their own jobs. Because let’s face it, not everyone wants to work with recruiters! � A huge portion of profits will be going back into the industry, with more projects to be announced next year.� We are
- TEDx | Recruiting with conscience when hiring diverse talentMany employers are currently trying to find solutions to rebalance the lack of diversity within their companies. Creative Recruiter, Nikky Lyle, has observed that the D of Diversity is currently being implemented without the I of Inclusion. This talk is a guide for CEOs and business owners, setting out ways to consider creative recruitment with conscience as an effective solution to hiring diverse talent. Nikky Lyle is a creative recruiter with 10 years’ experience in the industry. She is also
- Fool-Proof Guide To Going FreelanceWorking in recruitment since 2011 means I’ve got plenty of experience, including going freelance myself, along with helping many other freelancers find their dream bookings. But now I’m here to guide you through the arena of self-employment! This guide covers: - What to do before you set up shop - Getting started (biz names, anyone?) - Deciding between Sole Trader vs Limited Company - Now you’re a company? Getting registered - The deal on IR35 - Branding and getting your domain set up - Busi
- Industry Leaders PodcastIndustry Leaders Podcast with Nikky Lyle. Catch up on my chats with industry legends, covering everything from portfolio and CV top tips, to advice on how to break into the industry as a junior, to what *exactly* it’s like out there at the moment. Also, what the leading Founders, Creative Directors, Agents and Recruiters look for when hiring. For now, you can catch up on all of the Industry Leaders zoom talks that I’ve run so far—in audio form.
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- Top 10: career advice tips for 2022Job hunting? Thinking of pivoting your career? Struggling with motivation? Wanting to grow your network? We’ve got you! We’ve put together our top 10 career-related questions for 2022 to help you navigate through the year ahead, no matter if you’re just starting out, or already have experience in the industry. Click through to see insights, advice and top tips from industry mentors and our brilliant Dots community. Got some thoughts of your own? Please add your own wisdom if you have anything57
- Post Quarantine — Identity designPost Quarantine — letters to open when this is all over An invitation to write to your future self — take time out, reflect on how you’re feeling right now, and look forward to better days beyond COVID-19. It’s open to everyone, a chance to get creative and feature in an exhibition in the near future. Nikky Lyle (creative recruiter), Em Williams (brand designer), and Claire Medcalf (copywriter) set up Post Quarantine not only as a creative task to do while in lockdown, but as a way of capturin
- The Good GangWhat is the Good Gang? The Good Gang is a collective of companies doing the right thing. All brought together by a desire to give back to people and the planet. More and more people are choosing to spend their money on ethical products and services – the Good Gang makes these companies easier to find. But it’s so much more than a directory. Why does the Good Gang exist? A good idea is a good idea, and if it’s ethical it’s even better. But so many people with great business plans are held b
- Top 10: career advice tips for 2023Job hunting? Thinking of pivoting your career? Struggling with motivation? Working with a tricky client? We’ve got you! We’ve put together our top 10 career-related questions for 2023 to help you navigate through the year ahead, no matter if you’re just starting out, or already have experience in the industry. Click through to see insights, advice and top tips from industry mentors and our brilliant Dots community. Got some thoughts of your own? Please add your own wisdom if you have anything42
- International Women’s Day 2021, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a way to go when it comes to improving gender diversity and equality in the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. We’re thrilled to be releasing our annual list celebrating and shining a spotlight on 100+ rising stars from underrepresented gender identities – as nominated by The Dots community – who are transforming the industry of today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. The list beams wit212
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Work history
DirectorNikky Lyle Creative
London, United KingdomFull Time
The Creative industry can be a challenge to navigate.
But with the right guidance, the opportunities can be endless.
People talk about sacrifice and drive,
but we believe in helping people.
In real life. Face to face.
When creative talent shines, We will hold it up.
When businesses do right by their people,
we’ll bring them the best of the bunch.
The Creative industry can be a challenge to navigate,
but it doesn’t have to be that way.
We are Nikky Lyle
Creative Recruitment with conscience
Skills
- Creative Recruitment
- Head Hunting
- Design Recruitment
- Digital Recruitment
- Creative Workshops
- Recruitment
- Branding
- Advertising
- Architecture
Education
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BA (hons) PhotographyUniversity College Falmouth
- Falmouth, United Kingdom