About Pearl Talent
Pearl Talent is a specialist recruitment partner for companies building exceptional teams across design, product, marketing, and technology.
Working with startups, scale-ups, and established businesses, Pearl Talent connects organisations with people who don’t just meet the brief, they elevate the team. From UX/UI designers and product leaders to engineers and digital marketers, the focus is always on talent that makes a genuine impact.
Pearl Talent was founded by Alex Keeley, who has spent over a decade working in digital recruitment. With deep roots in the design and tech community, Alex also founded the Sydney UX/UI Meetup and Tech Talks Australia, bringing together thousands of professionals across the industry. This community-first mindset shapes how Pearl Talent approaches recruitment today.
Built on the belief that recruitment should feel human, thoughtful, and relationship-driven, not transactional. Pearl Talent prioritises long-term connections over quick placements.
The name Pearl carries personal meaning as well. Inspired by a Alex’s sons birthstone, it represents something rare, valuable, and formed over time, much like the strongest careers and the most successful teams.
At its core, Pearl Talent is about helping great companies find exceptional people, and ensuring those people land in environments where they can truly thrive.
What our clients are saying
“Alex has been a successful and effective recruitment partner for us, particularly in a challenging market. Alex’s understanding of our product & business needs and dedication to finding the right candidates is sincerely appreciated!”
“Alex has been instrumental in our hiring success over the course of the last year. She has consistently been sourcing quality talent in spades. In addition to sourcing great talent, she was also exceptionally well-organised and have made our lives a lot easier by staying on top of screening, scheduling, obtaining feedback, and keeping the process flowing smoothly. Last but not least, she has done this while keeping our candidates happy and informed throughout the process!”
“Alex was such a pleasure to work with. The role we were hiring for was very specific and hard to find... Alex understood exactly what we needed, provided data on market insights and presented us with a number of quality candidates. She knows her stuff when it comes to Design!! Alex and her team successfully placed two designers with us and I would highly recommended working with her if you are looking to hire.”
“I had the pleasure of collaborating with Alex as an external recruiter for our talent acquisition needs in the experience design space, and I can confidently say that she is the best there is.
What truly sets Alex apart is her dedication to the process. Alex consistently went above and beyond, presenting us with a diverse and qualified pool of candidates. Her communication was excellent, providing timely updates and valuable insights throughout the recruitment process.
Alex's industry knowledge and network are second to none, she understands the ins and outs of the market and is a trusted partner.
I highly recommend Alex!”
“Alex has a deep understanding of product design and UX, and broad connections with people and companies. She operates on the principle of quality over quantity, and has successfully sourced & placed numerous high calibre candidates with me in the 4+ years she’s been my go-to recruitment partner. Alex makes finding good people feel easy, and she’s an absolute joy to partner with.”
“Alex is a talented recruiter who specialises in placing highly skilled and talented Product designers. Not to mention a great human to chat with regarding market trends and up and coming talent.”
