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Duke Butler is a disruptor, entrepreneur, and connector of top talent.
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He believes finding the right candidate - or the right role- should be simple and efficient, not frustrating. You have better things to do than sift through endless resumes and job boards.
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With over a decade of experience headhunting for AD100 design and architecture studios worldwide, Duke has seen both the successes and shortcomings of traditional recruitment. He’s made hundreds of placements, knows what studios are looking for, and how to help candidates position themselves in the best way possible.
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He founded DukeTalent.io with a clear vision: to create a faster, smarter hiring experience for studios and to help designers build more fulfilling careers.

THE HIRING PROBLEM

LinkedIn is
Too Big

It’s overwhelming—top talent and studios get lost in the noise, and the two are unable to match effectively.

Recruiters, Too expensive

Recruiter fees have risen significantly in recent years, making them out of budget for most studios.  

Job Boards Don't work

Job boards don't attract the right talent or roles. Hundreds will apply, but only a few will be right.

The Process
is too slow

Endless resume screening and unstructured interviews lead to a prolonged hiring process and stalled growth.

OUR SOLUTION

Highly
Curated

Duke Talent handpicks top roles, designers and architects, ensuring a perfect match.

More Transparent

Users see real, vetted opportunities and talent, not ghost jobs and inflated resumes.

Faster Connections

Our platform streamlines outreach and discovery, allowing you to hire in days, not months.

Empowered Talent

Candidates control their search, connecting directly with studios that align with their preferences.

How it works:

talent / Companies

APPLY

Tell us what makes you unique—your style, specialties, and work environment. Join a curated network of top-tier studios investing in the next generation of talent. Companies are unable to see your details without your consent.

SEARCH

Once approved, access the industry’s most exclusive opportunities. Use filters like project type, team size, style, remote policies, and budget to find the right fit.

DISCOVER & CONNECT

Take control of your career like never before and discover and connect with top studios that match your unique preferences

Apply

Apply

Tell us about your studio and ideal hire.

Search

We match top talent to your needs using industry filters like project type, experience, style, skills, and work preferences.

DISCOVER & CONNECT

What once took weeks now happens in seconds, enabling you to identify and hire talent faster and more efficiently.

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What is included in a session?

• 1-on-1 career advice & support
• Personalized audit of your resume, work sample, and LinkedIn
• Targeted, actionable feedback to improve your materials
• Outreach strategies for finding and applying to jobs
• Contact information for key decision makers at targeted firms
• Interview & job search strategy: how to position yourself, what studios are looking for, and tips for getting the offer
• Offer negotiation support
• Post-session support for follow-up questions and guidance

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