THE PEOPLE
BEHIND
THE PEOPLE.
TALENT. CULTURE. GROWTH
The people partner for ambitious & boutique creative studios.
Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.
YOUR PEOPLE TEAM, WITHOUT THE OVERHEAD.
House of Echo partners with smaller, boutique creative studios around the world that may not have the need for a full-time Talent Manager. We work alongside ambitious studios finding them exceptional people, building brilliant teams and creating cultures people want to be part of.
We support studios with their talent needs, but also act as a connector between high-end creative teams and the right production/VFX partners.
Born from a love of people and the magic behind stories coming to life, our mission remains the same: to bring fresh energy and spark back into the industry, and to champion and excite the next generation of young creatives, artists, studios, and storytellers.
TALENT
TALENT
CULTURE
CULTURE
GROWTH
GROWTH
WE DON'T REALLY
THINK OF OURSELVES AS RECRUITERS.
Recruitment starts when there's a vacancy.
Our relationships start long before that.
We get to know artists, producers and creative leaders before an opportunity is even on the table…so when a studio needs someone, we're not starting from scratch.
“Hayley was a brilliant part of the team at ETC at an important time for the company, and really helped us not only build a world-class team but understand how to develop them alongside our culture.”
OLLIE GILMOUR Operations Manager — Electric Theatre Collective
“Hayley helped me get my foot in the door at Electric with an opportunity as a runner. What really stood out to me was how welcoming Hayley was, her caring and enthusiastic personality helped me as I made my first steps into the industry.”
TOM HARRISON
CG Generalist — Electric Theatre Collective, London
“Seasoned recruiter who creates an instant rapport with studios and candidates alike, and understands the importance of culture and belonging in a workplace”
MARK MILLAR
Executive Producer — Alt.vfx, Sydney
“There are times recruiting can feel like a slog - it can seem like a sea of candidates, yet still none that feel right. Working with Hayley was truly a breath of fresh air, completely reversing those odds...”
PHIL SLOGGETT
Head of CG — Fin Design & Effects, Sydney
“I've seen the industry from almost every angle - supporting large studios as they scale, building world-class teams at boutique studios, and watching small studios grow into much bigger businesses. So when I started House of Echo, I knew I wanted to build something different.
And no - not another recruitment agency! I wanted to build something human. There is truly no AI agent that can understand what a Creative Director means when they need a specific type of person to attend shoots in their place…
There is no platform that can capture the nuance of a role, the chemistry of a team, or the culture of a studio. And that’s where we come in. Finding the right person isn't about matching a CV to a job description. It can be a total puzzle. Timing and being hands-on is everything.
At House of Echo, we embed ourselves so deeply into the studios we work with that we almost become part of the team. We get to know the people, the culture, the ambitions and what they’re really trying to build.
It’s really not about the data. It’s all about the relationships with founders, artists, producers, and across the studios we work with.
I can’t wait to continue building dream teams around the world, and hopefully spread some positivity & light in an industry that is constantly trying to catch it’s breath!”
- Hayley Gibson
