Your candidate pool, across roles and years.
Every candidate you've considered stays in your talent pool.
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Institutions running programs on Artsume
Every hire loses the other good candidates
Every runner-up disappears the moment a role closes. The next opening starts from a blank inbox, and the portfolios you already vetted are gone.
The old way
Candidate inboxes that vanish at role close
When a role closes, every applicant disappears. The next opening starts over with a blank inbox and no memory of who was strong.
Strong runner-ups forgotten across roles
The second-choice candidate for one role is often right for the next. Without a persistent record, nobody makes that connection.
Portfolios lost in email threads
Portfolios live in email inboxes and downloaded zip files. When a hiring manager leaves, all that vetted work disappears with them.
The Artsume way
A candidate network you can reuse
Every candidate who applies builds into your talent network. Future openings start with a warm pool of people you've already evaluated.
Every candidate keeps their portfolio
Candidate records, portfolio included, persist after a role closes. Search them again when the next opening comes up.
Talent visible across departments
A strong candidate for one team is visible to others hiring across departments. The whole organization benefits from every application.
Hiring where the work comes first
Post a role, review portfolios, and keep the pool you built for the next opening.
Reusable candidate network
Every applicant adds to a persistent talent network. Stop starting from zero every time you open a new role.
Continuity across roles and years
Candidate records survive role closings. See who applied two years ago, what they submitted, and how they've grown.
Cross-department talent visibility
Share strong candidates across departments. A great applicant for one team stays visible to the rest of the organization.
Portfolio-first applications
Every application includes the candidate's portfolio. You see the work alongside the experience.
Visual hiring pipeline
Track candidates through your hiring stages in a visual pipeline. Score, shortlist, and decide as a team without losing context.
Team collaboration
Invite hiring managers and creative directors to review together. Keep scoring, comments, and decisions in one place.
Post your next role
From the job post to the hire, and the pool you keep afterwards.
Post the role
Portfolio requirements, role scope, what you're looking for. Built for creative fields.
Receive portfolio-first applications
Candidates apply with portfolio, CV, and cover letter. Consistent format, no inbox chaos.
Run the pipeline with your team
Score, shortlist, and decide together. Move candidates through stages without losing context.
Hire. Keep the rest.
Hire the right candidate. Every strong runner-up stays in your talent network for the next opening.
How we protect candidate data
Applicant data is sensitive. We treat it that way.
Enterprise-grade security
256-bit encryption, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
Data privacy
GDPR compliant. Your data is never sold or shared
99.9% uptime
Reliable infrastructure with automated backups
Audit trail
Complete history of all actions for compliance
Your data stays yours
Export any list you build to CSV, on Artsume Intelligence
Dedicated support
Real humans ready to help when you need it
Build the network for free. Pay for deeper intelligence.
Start with Artsume Network to run programs and keep your artist relationships. Move up to Artsume Intelligence for screening, reviewer pools, scoring rubrics and reporting.
Questions from institutions.
What happens to candidates we didn't hire?
They stay in your talent network, visible to other departments and ready for the next role. The candidate record, portfolio included, persists after the role closes. The next opening doesn't start from a blank inbox.
How is this different from an ATS or LinkedIn?
Candidates own and update their portfolio profile on Artsume, so their work stays current without you chasing an updated CV. Artsume was built for portfolio-first arts roles from the start. And candidates use it for their own careers, so the talent layer stays fresh between openings.
How do I review applications with portfolios?
Resume, portfolio and cover letter sit side by side, so you compare candidates without downloading files or switching tabs.
Can my team collaborate on hiring decisions?
Yes. Invite team members to review applications, leave comments, and track candidates through your hiring pipeline. Keep all hiring discussions in one place.
Do applicants need an Artsume profile to apply?
Applicants can apply with their existing Artsume profile (portfolio, CV, and all) or create one during the application process. Either way, you get complete, consistent applications.
How do I manage candidates through the hiring process?
Move candidates through customizable stages: review, phone screen, interview, offer. Track where everyone is and keep every promising candidate in view.
What types of positions can I post?
Full-time, part-time, contract, freelance, or internship. Configure compensation details, benefits and remote availability, all in one listing.
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