New Starter Alert: Jen Ghantous
Meet Jen Ghantous, the newest addition to Creative Natives! With a background in design recruitment, she’s now expanding into UI/UX and digital marketing, connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Drawn to our people-first approach, Jen is all about ethical, meaningful recruitment.
We sat down and had a chat with Jen so you can get to know her a little better.
WHAT DO YOU DO AT CREATIVE NATIVES?
I’ve got about a year of experience in recruitment, primarily specialising in graphic design roles. Now, in my role at Creative Natives, and with the ever-evolving job market, I’m expanding my expertise into UI/UX design and digital marketing, connecting innovative businesses with top-tier talent in user experience, digital product design, performance marketing, content strategy, and more.
But me being me, I like to try a bit of everything… so I’m always up for whatever comes my way!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT RECRUITMENT?
It might sound cliché, but I genuinely love connecting with people. I was looking for a role that combined my people skills with a creative environment, and voilà, specialised recruitment turned out to be the perfect blend of both.
WHY DID YOU WANT TO JOIN CREATIVE NATIVES?
Creative Natives had me at their philosophy of ‘being nice and giving a shit.’
The recruitment industry can get a bad rep and, unfortunately, sometimes for good reason. As a recruiter, I strive to be as ethical and people-focused as possible. Creative Natives’ values and fresh approach to recruitment really resonated with me, so here I am!
IF YOU WEREN’T IN YOUR CURRENT ROLE, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING INSTEAD?
If I had all the money in the world, I’d be travelling all around it, chasing the sun as much as humanly possible.
WHAT ARE YOU READING / WATCHING / LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
I love diving into podcasts that cover everything from true crime (hey, I was into it before it was cool, okay?) to funny Reddit stories, movie reviews, and more.
Music-wise, I’ve been listening to a mix of Sleep Token and my usual pick of ’80s tunes.
Currently, I’m watching Marianne on Netflix because I’m a big horror nerd who loves being scared (in a controlled environment, of course). But I also love watching trashy reality TV too… so, safe to say, my taste is a mixed bag.
CATS OR DOGS?
Both! I am a self-described crazy animal lady.
BEST TRIP YOU’VE BEEN ON?
It’s between Japan and Mexico, specifically Tokyo and Mexico City being my absolute favourites.
WHAT’S YOUR HIDDEN TALENT?
Not exactly a hidden talent, but I’m a mean lip-syncer.
Want to chat about design talent, true crime podcasts, or the best horror shows? Jen’s your person. Reach out at jen@creativenatives.com.au!