Talent Acquisition Partner (Berlin, hybrid)
A little about us
Redefining graphic design: Kittl is transforming how creators work with an intuitive platform that stands as a modern, competitive alternative to traditional design tools: Build the new Adobe of tomorrow
Rapid growth: Millions of users within just two years of launch
Diverse team: 120+ team members representing 30+ different countries
Truly product-led company: Engineers, Product managers and designers are at the core of Kittl - shaping an engineering driven working culture
Strong funding: Raised over $45M from world-renowned investors who have also backed companies like Slack, Dropbox, and Figma
Learn more: www.kittl.com/career
Your role at Kittl
As our Talent Acquisition Partner, you will own end-to-end recruitment across business and tech - from the first sourcing touch to offer and close.
We are looking for a junior to mid-level TA Partner based in Berlin (hybrid) who sources proactively, thinks strategically about pipelines, and genuinely believes that putting the right person in the right opportunity changes everything. You will be the single owner of TA at Kittl, partnering directly with hiring managers across the company.
Beyond recruiting, you’ll have real room to shape how Kittl shows up externally - through employer branding, community, and how we build culture as we grow.
What you'll do
Own the full recruitment lifecycle:Lead hiring across business and tech roles - briefing, sourcing, screening, coordinating, and closing
Source proactively: Go beyond job postings and inbound applications; find strong candidates before they're on anyone else's radar
Partner with hiring managers: Work closely with leads across product, engineering, and business - manage expectations, communicate clearly, and push back when needed
Drive a standout candidate experience: Make every touchpoint count, from first outreach to final decision
Leverage AI and automation: Implement and experiment with AI-driven sourcing, candidate engagement tools, and process automations to make hiring faster and smarter
Shape employer branding and community: Help tell Kittl’s
story externally, support events, and build a culture people want to be part of
What you’ll need
Experience: At least 2 years in Talent Acquisition, ideally with both business and tech roles in your portfolio
Sourcing mindset: You don't wait for applications - you go find people, and you're good at it
Ownership and high drive: You take accountability for outcomes, operate independently, and proactively push work forward without being asked
Stakeholder partnership: You communicate well, manage expectations, and build trust with demanding hiring managers
Adaptability: You thrive in fast-moving environments; startup or scale-up experience is a plus, especially if you were the only recruiter or close to it
Tech curiosity: You’re excited to explore AI, automations, and other tools to innovate hiring processes
Interview process
Recruiter interview (30 min)
Interview with People Lead (30 min)
On-site interview (60 min)
Bar raiser interview with CEO (45 min)
We are looking for someone
Exceptionally driven to drive impact and challenge the status quo
Who takes extreme ownership & gets things done
Who goes above and beyond in their role
Who is deeply passionate about what they do
Benefits
Maximise your impact: No matter if you’re leading a team or you stand out by your domain expertise - all we care about is supporting you to maximise your own impact
Hackathons: Our quarterly hackathons provide an environment to experiment with new concepts, push boundaries, and potentially deliver the next big thing.
Kittl Week: Each year, our global team gathers together for a whole week, to work, celebrate, get inspired, and have fun
Flexible working hours: Our core hours are 11am–5pm CET, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible to fit your style
Remote work: Work up to 50 days (10 weeks) fully remote per year from anywhere in the world, as long as you maintain our core hours
Learning & development: Our L&D budget supports your professional growth
Mobility benefit: We fully cover your monthly BVG public transport ticket
Health and fitness: Urban Sports Club membership discount
Vacation: Up to 30 vacation days per year
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🌈 At Kittl, we embrace diversity and value every team member's unique background, identity, and experience. We're all about respect, honesty, and inclusivity. Together, we create a safe and supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Join us on this exciting journey of making our company and product even better!