The Dots
Professional networking and hiring for the creative industries
Founded
2014
Starting Price
Free
Category
Design & Creative
Last updated June 14, 2026
About The Dots
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.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong, portfolio-led community focused specifically on creative and design talent
- Free to post part-time, freelance, internship and charity roles, plus free membership for talent
- Built-in diversity and bias-free browsing tools for inclusive hiring
- Used by major brands and a large, engaged 500K+ creative membership
- Visual profiles make it easy to assess creative work and portfolios at a glance
Key Features
Portfolio-Led Profiles
Members showcase their work, past clients, collaborators and project history through visual, portfolio-first profiles rather than text-only CVs.
Creative Jobs Board
Curated listings for full-time, part-time, freelance, remote and internship roles across design, media, advertising, fashion, tech and other creative sectors.
Talent Search & Directory
Employers browse 750,000+ candidate profiles with filters to discover creative talent and view portfolios, teammates and work history.
Applicant Tracking System
Built-in ATS lets hiring teams create candidate lists, collaborate with colleagues, message applicants and manage hiring workflows.
Bias-Free Browsing
Inclusive hiring tools allow recruiters to browse candidates with identifying details hidden to reduce unconscious bias.
Community & Networking
Members join discussions, forums and community posts to expand their network, get peer support and find collaborators.
Events & Workshops
Pricing
Member
Free
- Portfolio-led profile
- Apply to jobs
- Community, forums and networking
- Access to events and workshops
Single Full-Time Post
£195 + VAT/post
Best For
Hire Creative Talent
Studios, agencies and brands post creative roles and search portfolio-led profiles to find designers, writers and developers in the UK.
Inclusive & Diverse Recruiting
Teams use bias-free browsing and a diversity-skewed community to build more inclusive creative hiring pipelines.
Showcase Creative Portfolios
Freelancers and creatives present their work, clients and collaborations to attract employers and new projects.
Network in the Creative Industries
Members join discussions, events and workshops to grow their professional network and find collaborators.
