Junior Recruiter

Job Title: Junior Recruiter

Location: Dubai

Reports To: People Manager

Company Overview

SUMWON STUDIOS is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base.

The current brands we run are MISSGUIDED , SUMWON , AiiRZ and KiZN . Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life.

We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities.

We're building our team - ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive.

About the Role:

As a Junior Recruiter, you'll inject your energy into our talent pipeline, ensuring we attract talented, trend-conscious individuals who help keep us fresh and nimble. You’ll support the recruitment process from sourcing through onboarding and have your finger on the pulse of fashion, social media, and culture.

What you'll do

Derived from industry‑standard templates, but adapted for our fast-fashion rhythm:

• Craft and post eye-catching job ads across job boards, career sites, and on-brand social media channels (e.g., Instagram, TikTok)
• Source candidates actively, especially through LinkedIn, social networks, fashion communities, or influencer networks
• Screen resumes and conduct preliminary phone/video screens with efficiency and flair
• Coordinate interview schedules and ensure smooth candidate experience at every stage
• Support offer processing and onboarding logistics - background checks, paperwork, data entry
• Use ATS/CRM tools to track applicant flow and maintain accurate records
• Contribute ideas to recruitment strategy - especially to tap into fashion-savvy talent pipelines, events, or community-specific outreach
• Represent the brand at virtual or live recruiting events, campus programs, or fashion meetups
• Uphold a vibrant, candidate-first experience - keeping brand tone and speed of communication top of mind

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, Fashion, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 0–2 years of experience in recruiting (agency, in-house, or internship)
• A digital native who’s fluent in social media and understands what makes a job ad pop
• Strong communicator with organizational chops - juggling multiple roles and calendars with ease
• Proficiency using ATS, excel, job boards, calendars, MS Office or Google Workspace
• A sense of urgency and adaptability - comfortable in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment
• Bonus: Fashion industry insight or awareness of influencer culture and fast-fashion cycles (e.g., how quickly trends shift)

What You’ll Gain

• Real hands-on experience with end-to-end recruiting in a fashion tech startup
• Mentor‑guided learning from senior talent pros
• A role with impact -from shaping candidate pools to elevating our employer brand
• Room to grow - move up to Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or Employer Branding Lead as we scale
• A vibrant, creative, and inclusive culture with a passion for style, speed, and social media storytelling

What we’ll bring

• 25 working days annual leave (rising to 30 after 1 year)
• 30% employee discount across all SUMWON STUDIOS brands (SUMWON, Missguided, AiiRZ)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Company-wide social events and experiences
• Creative freedom and space to innovate
• Work with the best minds in fashion, design, and tech

Why Join Us?

• Work in one of the fastest-growing DTC fashion groups globally
• Be part of building trend-led brands that challenge the status quo
• Real ownership, real responsibility, real impact
• A culture that celebrates individuality and rewards creativity