Annie Hsu (she/her)

Recruiter : Annie Hsu (she/her)

Annie is an experienced Recruiter with a proven track record of success within the Architecture, Design, and Construction industry. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA.Annie also has 14 years of experience in Vancouver, BC as a Commercial Interior Designer, specializing in Workplace and Financial Institutions. With Annie’s experience and well-developed network of industry professionals in both Commercial and Residential sectors, she not only has the technical design knowledge, hands-on project experience, she also has the deep-rooted connections within the market needed to develop exceptional client and candidate relationships.Annie puts her design expertise and industry network to use on a variety of search engagements in the Architecture and Design industry. She has successfully placed positions within both small and large architecture and design firms, including Junior - Senior Interior Designers and Architects as well as Project Coordinators and Project Manager that have established a strong retention rate with the Clients she has placed with.Annie works personally and professionally with both her clients and candidates, creating long-term relationships with key players in the Architecture & Design industries. She is an active member in the Architecture & Design community and regularly attends industry networking events. As a Member of Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia, Annie is constantly developing her skill set and design knowledge to align with the ever-changing market. Prior to her role at DMC Recruitment Group, Annie worked as a Registered Interior Designer at notable firms in Vancouver, such as MCM Interiors, Stantec Architecture, and SSDG Interiors.Annie developed her deep-rooted network not only through work, but also as a member of IDIBC for nearly 20 years. During this time, she served as a Member of IDIBC’s events committee and Newsletter Chair in collaboration with Board Members. As a Canadian with a US degree, Annie experienced firsthand the challenges of breaking into the local A&D industry. As a result, Annie supported design students with their career goals by becoming a “go-to” resource for the industry with her strong labour market knowledge.In 2018, Annie took this passion and pivoted into the Career Development/Employment Services field and received her Career Development Practitioner certificate from Simon Fraser University. Annie has given back to the community by volunteering as an Interior Design mentor in BCIT Student Association’s mentorship program. Having placed design and project candidates in local firms as a career development professional, the A&D Senior Recruitment Consultant role with DMC is the culmination of all of Annie’s skills and strengths as a super connector.At DMC Recruitment Group, Annie can infuse her design knowledge and recruitment expertise within a specialized agency that works with Architecture & Design, Building Materials and Construction firms and professionals across North America. Annie’s passion for design and career development fuels her goals to nurture strong relationships with her clients and candidates, and to contribute her unique experiences and skills to the team at DMC.Annie is a proponent of personal and professional wellness and is a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. She strives to be a supporter and resource in these areas to create a positive and safe environment for her clients and candidates.