Archinect
Alex James

Alex James

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Bespoke is a design sector recruitment agency set up by Architects for Architects, our clients benefit from our totally unique service.

Our consultants are trained architects and designers and all of our consultants have worked in the sectors that they recruit for offering you a service that is second to none.

We are the No.1 supplier of architects and designers in the UK, Sydney, Melbourne and Hong Kong.

We meet and reference check all candidates before sending them to our clients and an average of 1 in 3 CV’s that we send to our clients results in a placement.

We manage all disciplines within a design practice and our specialisms include: Architecture, BIM, Landscape Architecture, Interiors, Graphics, Creative Support and Business Development. 

Established 10 years ago we have grown to become the preferred choice for design consultancies, recruiting at all levels.

We forward on interview and portfolio assessment notes. These provide the necessary insights as to their abilities in design, technical knowledge, computer skills and a summary of what they’re looking for.

These are coupled with the CV and sample portfolio work.

We are the only agency that test our candidates’ software skills ensuring that our clients are presented with the highest calibre of candidate in their sector .

We have a candidate database of over 48,000 and through regular attendance and sponsorship of industry events and also meeting our clients and candidates in person we maintain excellent market knowledge.

Each design discipline at Bespoke has both temporary and permanent desks allowing a dedicated consultant to focus solely on particular roles.  

Bespoke's office in California is run by Alex James.  Alex worked in architecture practices in the UK and Australia before joining Bespoke Sydney in 2008.  There, he recruited permanent and contract staff for the likes of Grimshaw, Woods Bagot and Aecom.  After a very successful stint working with Scott in New York, Alex is following a lifelong ambition to live and work in California.  

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Employment 

Bespoke Careers, Los Angeles, Managing Partner

Mar 2010 - current
 

Areas of Specialization