We are a recruitment and consulting firm focused on connecting exceptional talent with companies in the creative, retail, luxury goods as well as fragrance and beauty industries. Search agreements are tailored to best meet unique client needs.

Joe’s Blackbook was founded by Joe Medved who spent over 14 years in senior human resource roles at leading retailers (Abercrombie & Fitch, Borders Books & Music and the May Company).

Eric Puestow joined Joe's Blackbook in 2011 to open its west coast office. Eric, currently based in LA, has held recruiting leadership roles with Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Urban Outfitters. He started his career with Korn/Ferry International and has consulted for Nike. Eric also serves as an adjunct faculty member for the fashion design program at Otis College of Art & Design.

Joe’s Blackbook is the resource for exceptional talent.