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Welcome back to humanity. Studio10SF is a recruitment consultancy with a heartbeat. We connect leading design studios, start-ups and enterprise companies to Creative, Marketing and Technology talent.

Creative
thinkers

Director of User Experience
Creative Director
Head of Studio
Strategist
Visual Designer
Interaction Designer
UX Designer
UX Researcher
Creative Project Manager
Production Artist
Video/Motion Graphics
Illustrator
Art Director
Prototyper

Marketing
Wizards

Director of Marketing
Digital Marketing Manager
Product Marketing Manager
Account Manager
Project Manager
Brand Strategist
Public Relations Manager
Marketing Analyst
Social Media Strategist
Events Specialist
Marketing Coordinator
Copywriter

Technology
Experts

Director of Technology
Director of Product
Technical Project Manager
Product Manager
Program Manager
UX Architect
Front End Developer
UI Designer
Producer
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Data Scientist

Executive
Search

Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Creative Officer
Chief Branding Officer
VP of Marketing
VP of User Experience
VP of Technology

  • They genuinely learn what drives you

    Just the mention of Judy and Natasha makes me smile with fondness and delight. I’ve noticed that I’m not the only one that is so deeply impacted after getting to know these amazing recruiters. Judy and Natasha value relationships and genuinely learn what drives you, what you seek in a new opportunity, this is coupled with their tremendous experience with designers. Best of all, there’s heart and humor behind every genuine interaction they have with you. I can’t recommend this wonderful duo enough.

    They genuinely learn what drives you
    Johnny Chen
    Lead Mobile Designer and IXD, Idean
  • You'll find no better in Silicon Valley

    Judy Briones has been a great partner to me in building my various UX teams. At Citrix, she was instrumental in helping source top talent for everything from design to program management roles. Judy doesn’t just fill a position, she deeply understands the design and UX space, gets to know her clients and has an extensive network of talent to draw from. She works with you to find someone who not only has the right skillset, but also right the cultural fit. You’ll find no better in Silicon Valley than Judy and her team!

    You'll find no better in Silicon Valley
    Julie Baher
    Sr. Director, Citrix (now Illumina)
  • They help you get to a successful outcome

    There are few people out there who ask about the problems you are trying to solve before asking about the job title. That is the real differentiator that Judy and Natasha bring. They help you get to a successful outcome, and are not afraid to introduce you to alternative options that you had not thought of in order to guarantee your success. With a network like theirs, how can you go wrong?

    They help you get to a successful outcome
    Joshua Hailpern
    Distinguished Technologist, Aruba an HPE Company
    Owner, Ugly Duckling Consulting
  • Ensuring success, from startups to big enterprise

    Judy offers genuine talent-seeking guidance based upon in-depth understanding of your context — not just finding a “body” but sourcing the right fit based upon personality, culture, aptitudes, the whole gamut. I value the highly personalized & pragmatic approach that Judy takes to ensuring a team’s success, from startups to big enterprise firms. And she totally “gets” the needs of User Experience hiring — a rarity even today!

    Ensuring success, from startups to big enterprise
    Uday Gajendar
    Design Lead at PayPal
  • A unique, human-centered approach

    Judy and Natasha are doing something very different and valuable. Putting Humanity back into the human resources process, they apply their craft to understand both sides of the equation – matching the best people to the best opportunities. As a Human-centered Design practitioner, I love the way they apply creative, human-centered methods to crafting exceptional teams for their clients.

    A unique, human-centered approach
    Mark Tippin
    Head of Content Design at MURAL.CO
    Human-centered Design Educator, Speaker
  • Looking beyond the obvious

    Judy and Natasha look beyond the obvious with a rare insight into what a project really needs – the right personality, the right talent and a seamless fit. They have a superior network and always have their client’s best interests in mind. Their personalized approach ensures that the solution fits the situation — whether the ask is for large-scale team building or a singular design role.

    Looking beyond the obvious
    Bethany Collins
    Head of Design
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ABOUT US

When Judy Briones founded Studio10SF, it was with one goal in mind, to put the heart and soul back into recruiting. Now, more than 3 years in, Natasha Kazatsker has joined the Silicon Valley consultancy as partner. Together, they connect clients to human capital with the right skillset and culture fit.
 
All humans respond to touch. The Studio10SF team emphasizes a high touch, human-centered approach for both candidates and clients – an approach missing in today’s metrics-driven recruiting environment. No AI will improve the staffing experience. (But, you’ve figured that out by now.) Only humans can identify and nurture creative talent, fill positions with people who thrive, and help clients meet business goals.
 
Collectively, Judy and Natasha have crafted exceptional teams for companies that have transformed the digital landscape, including eBay, Apple, Facebook, PayPal, and Atlassian. They’ve also partnered with start-ups and emerging brands in HealthTech, BioTech, FinTech, SaAS, and PSAaS. You can see the footprint of Studio10SF everywhere that humans work and play.
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Judy Briones

Founder | Client Partnership

Judy Briones is founder of Studio10SF and leader of Client Partnerships. A Silicon Valley native, Judy came of age during the digital-tech revolution, building strong client and talent relationships along the way. She has a knack for being at the right place at the right time. As clients, you benefit from her insight, experience, and good humor.

In her over 14 years in recruiting at boutique agencies, client services and business development, stakeholders have come to regard Judy as the person to go to in tough situations. She has held internal roles at both Idean and Publicis Groupe, and has worked with Apple, HP, Atlassian, RingCentral, and Early Warning Service on product development for Zelle. Last year, in response to client needs for quickly deploying design on a stable platform, Judy co-founded, Kleeen Studio a User Experience Design firm.

When you work with Judy and Studio10SF, you get a true partner. A partner who is as invested in your business goals as you are. The right talent can make or break your enterprise and Judy understands how hard it can be to make the match in today’s climate. That’s why Judy puts you first, she asks questions, she listens, and really hears. And whether she’s nurturing talent or putting together a team for a start-up, your secrets are safe with Judy.

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Natasha Kazatsker

Strategic Recruitment Partner

Natasha Kazatsker is leader of Strategic Recruitment at Studio10SF. An Austin transplant, Natasha landed in the Bay Area just as dot.com started to boom. Her first gig was placing digital talent for global advertising agencies. And Natasha has been helping creatives realize the value of their human capital ever since.

In her 15 years in recruiting at boutique agencies, Natasha has partnered with clients in e-commerce, enterprise technology, advertising, and non-profits. She has put together and managed talent for Apple, Facebook, PayPal, Sephora, Amazon, AKQA, Digitas, CBS Interactive, RGA, Publicis Groupe, and Tide Foundation. Natasha also played an integral role with Early Warning Services in building the product development team for Zelle and built the Kleeen.studio design and project management teams.

When you work with Natasha and Studio10SF, you get more than a recruiter. Equal parts matchmaker, therapist, and sometimes priest in the confession box, she knows your potential better than you do. Natasha reads between the lines, identifies transferable skills, then gets the conversation started – all while maintaining the integrity of your brand.

Contact

Whether you are looking to hire, looking for a new role or just want to chat, Studio10SF is excited to hear from you.