In-house agency consultancy -lution has partnered with Talent Run to launch -lution Recruitment, a new arm dedicated to sourcing creative, production, and media talent for internal marketing teams.
The practice builds on -lution’s work creating in-house teams for brands including 7-Eleven, Honda, MYOB and Treasury Wine Estates.
It is already working with 7-Eleven to establish an internal creative function and is supporting roles across banking, retail, and FMCG.
Nick Thomas, Partner at -lution, said: “This is a natural evolution for -lution. We’ve been helping clients build in-house teams for years, and increasingly, they’ve asked us to help find the right talent too.
“Internal recruitment teams are often strong on general capability but less equipped to assess creative or media skills. That’s where we offer a different perspective and deeper level of expertise, building on our knowledge of how the best in-house agencies function.
“To do this well takes specific experience, which is why we began working with Amy. She’s the go-to recruiter for creative and production talent, has already been supporting some of our client partners, and brings a level of insight the industry trusts.”
The division is led in partnership with Talent Run founder Amy Lee, who has more than 15 years of agency account service experience at George Patts, Ogilvy and Big Red, and seven years as Victorian state manager at Advertising Council Australia.
Since founding Talent Run, Lee has specialised in creative, strategy, account service and production recruitment for both in-house and external agencies.
Lee said: “The best in-house teams are built around people who bring not just skills, but energy and empathy. That’s always been Talent Run’s sweet spot.
“What excites me about working with -lution is their deep understanding of how in-house agencies operate – the structure, the culture, the pace and the pressure. Together, we can shape teams that are ready from day one.”
The launch adds to -lution’s advisory model, which also includes martech and media consulting. Talent Run will continue to operate independently in recruiting for external agencies.
Top image: Amy Lee and Nick Thomas