Kainos

 

Tech employer branding — but hold the clichés

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Client
Kainos

Sector
Information Technology Services

Service
Creative, Employer Brand Strategy

Location
Global

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The challenge

A lot of tech employer brands claim to be all about their people. But in Kainos’s case, it was undeniable. So, they came to us with a challenge: cut through the tech sameness and spotlight their humans in a fresh and delightful way.

The approach

292 hours. 34 deep-dive interviews. 7 competitor analyses. The result? 25 individuals whose stories brought Kainos to life.

We took their photos and turned them into Kainos. Silhouettes merged with their own words, hand-drawn into something unmistakable.

Then came ‘Kainos Smooth’— a custom typeface shaped by their unique personality. Across digital, billboards, and everything in between, the human element never faded.

The EVP couldn’t be clearer: “Our People Write Our Story.” Not a marketing team. Not an agency. The actual humans who make Kainos what it is. And they wrote one hell of a story…

The results

On a modest budget, the campaign delivered:

  • 40% talent community growth (smashing the 15% target).
  • 50% growth in LinkedIn interest.
  • 2 million impressions and 1,000 new followers.
  • A soar in applications – Poland (+52%), US (+55%).

 

Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image
Human Magic - Kainos Page Image

The Team


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Neil Dutton
Senior Copywriter
John McNally
John McNally
Associate Creative Director
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Ready to make
some magic?

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some magic?