
Professional networking and hiring for the creative industries
The Dots is a UK-based professional network and job board built for the creative and tech industries, often described as 'LinkedIn for creatives.' It connects over 500,000 designers, freelancers, writers, developers and creative professionals with employers, while championing diversity and inclusive hiring through bias-free candidate browsing, portfolio-led profiles and a curated jobs board.
Members showcase their work, past clients, collaborators and project history through visual, portfolio-first profiles rather than text-only CVs.
Curated listings for full-time, part-time, freelance, remote and internship roles across design, media, advertising, fashion, tech and other creative sectors.
Employers browse 750,000+ candidate profiles with filters to discover creative talent and view portfolios, teammates and work history.
Built-in ATS lets hiring teams create candidate lists, collaborate with colleagues, message applicants and manage hiring workflows.
Inclusive hiring tools allow recruiters to browse candidates with identifying details hidden to reduce unconscious bias.
Members join discussions, forums and community posts to expand their network, get peer support and find collaborators.
Studios, agencies and brands post creative roles and search portfolio-led profiles to find designers, writers and developers in the UK.
Teams use bias-free browsing and a diversity-skewed community to build more inclusive creative hiring pipelines.
Freelancers and creatives present their work, clients and collaborations to attract employers and new projects.
Members join discussions, events and workshops to grow their professional network and find collaborators.
Online and in-person industry talks, meetups, workshops and webinars help members upskill and stay connected.
A community skewed toward under-represented groups (reported 68% female, 31% BAME, 16% LGBT+) with an algorithm built around positivity and kindness.
Organisations post freelance, part-time, internship or charity roles for free to source flexible creative talent.

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