In-house agency consultancy -lution has partnered with Talent Run to launch -lution Recruitment powered by Talent Run, a new specialist arm dedicated to sourcing creative, production and media talent for internal marketing teams.
Focused exclusively on in-house agency recruitment, the new division is powered by a partnership with Talent Run founder Amy Lee.
-lution Recruitment draws on the consultancy’s experience building in-house agency teams for brands including 7-Eleven, Honda, MYOB and Treasury Wine Estates. The new practice is already working with 7-Eleven to establish an internal creative function, and is supporting additional roles across the banking, retail and FMCG sectors.
“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,” said Nick Thomas, partner at -lution.
“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.”
Lee brings a wealth of industry experience to the partnership, with over 15 years in account service roles at leading agencies including George Patts, Ogilvy, and Big Red. She also spent seven years as the victorian state manager at Advertising Council Australia, the peak industry body for the advertising industry. Since then, she has built Talent Run into a trusted recruitment partner for both in-house and external agencies, specialising in creative, strategy, account service, and production roles.
“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,” emphasised Lee “What excites me about working with -lution is its 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 complements -lution’s broader advisory model, which includes martech and media consulting.
Amy Lee and Talent Run will continue to recruit into external agencies independently, alongside this partnership.
