Writing Job Descriptions
Crafting a Job Description for a Creative Role
This prompt helps HR teams write an engaging job description for creative roles, such as UX Designer or Content Strategist. It focuses on outlining the role's responsibilities, required skills, and how the candidate's creativity will contribute to the company's goals.
Responsible:
HR/Recruiting
Accountable, Informed or Consulted:
HR, Design, Marketing
THE PREP
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Gather insights from hiring managers about the role's scope and primary projects.
Review industry trends to include relevant technical and creative skills.
Compile details about the company’s mission, design principles, and unique benefits.
THE PROMPT
Help write a detailed and engaging job description for the position of [specific creative role, e.g., UX Designer] at [specific software startup]. Focus on:
Role Summary: Recommending a compelling introduction, such as, ‘Explain how this role drives user satisfaction and brand value through innovative and user-centric designs or strategies.’
Responsibilities: Suggesting key tasks, like, ‘List responsibilities, such as creating wireframes, user flows, and prototypes; collaborating with cross-functional teams; and refining designs based on feedback.’
Required Skills and Qualifications: Providing clear criteria, such as, ‘Specify technical skills (e.g., proficiency in Figma or Adobe Creative Suite), creative problem-solving abilities, and prior experience in similar roles.’
Portfolio Expectations: Including requirements for application materials, like, ‘Ask for a portfolio showcasing work that highlights creativity, problem-solving, and an understanding of the target audience.’
Company Values and Benefits: Proposing ways to emphasize culture, such as, ‘Highlight the company’s commitment to innovation, design thinking, and employee growth opportunities.’
Provide a structured job description that attracts top creative talent and highlights how their contributions will align with the company’s mission. If additional details about design goals or team dynamics are needed, ask clarifying questions to refine the description.
Bonus Add-On Prompts
Propose strategies for showcasing the impact of the creative role on user experience and product design.
Suggest methods for emphasizing collaboration opportunities within cross-functional teams.
Highlight techniques for integrating examples of company projects into job descriptions to attract aligned talent.
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SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE
Focus on roles for specific creative niches, like visual design or content creation.
Include tips for emphasizing opportunities for innovation and artistic freedom.
Propose ways to describe the creative tools or frameworks commonly used in the role.
Highlight platforms like Dribbble or Behance for sourcing portfolios.
Add suggestions for tailoring the description to freelance or in-house creative roles.
WHEN TO USE
To attract highly skilled creative professionals who align with the company’s vision.
During team expansion for design, content, or marketing-focused projects.
When improving existing descriptions to better reflect the creative culture of the company.
WHEN NOT TO USE
For non-creative or technical roles.
If the creative needs or expectations for the role are unclear.