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Ancient mythology is full of wisdom that is relevant even today. We named our brand Ariad in honour of the Cretan princess Ariadne. She helped Theseus, the founder-hero of Athens, to find his way through the unnavigable labyrinth of the minotaur, a hybrid beast that killed all others who entered the maze. Ariadne knew the pitfalls of the maze and monster, and gifted Theseus with a sword and a simple ball of red thread, which allowed him to kill the minotaur and find his way out of the labyrinth.

On the tricky path of digital transformation, there is so much to take into account. With every step towards reality, even the simplest plan can become a complex maze with many operational dead ends, strategic U-turns, and unexpected barriers.

At Ariad, our goal is to guide our clients through this maze. We think objectively and globally, to consider all paths and choose the best one. The problems may be complex, but we look for simple, direct solutions that let our clients emerge as victors.

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Our triple-A approach - assess, assemble, and amplify - combines a people-centric mindset with expertise, we can conquer evolving landscapes, achieve exceptional results, and make change work, together.

Assess: As a talent solutions provider in digital CX, we act as both a partner and an advisor, examining each case in detail to find the best-fit answer.

Assemble: We put the right people on the right teams, considering all nuances, needs and goals.

Amplify: The result of that alignment is the accelerated growth of both business and talent. With a skill for short-term wins and an eye on long-term results, we a reliable and proven partner for organizations and individuals. The right personal and professional development capitalizes on your potential and boost your career, and impact goes further with the reverb of community.

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Check out the available opportunities we have in these fields, share your CV or you can contact us and we will put you in touch with a recruiter in your specialty.

Finding cash in your jacket pocket? Great surprise. Finding out there’s a two-year application process? Not so much. Call us crazy, but we only like great surprises. That’s why we are transparent in everything we do. Here’s what you can expect during our hiring process:

At Ariad, we work with the very best digital talent operating in the European market, from experts with over a decade of professional experience, to the top up-and-comers that are looking to reshape their respective fields with with fresh and innovative ideas.

The most crucial characteristic that we look for in our consultants is the ability to truly put the customer first in any project that they are working on with our clients. We believe that such a mindset is crucial to making the difference in the digital economy.

We are on the lookout for people that are fluent in English and also Spanish, Dutch or French. Having full professional proficiency in these languages is essential for working as a consultant with the majority of our clients as they work both within the Benelux or Spanish market as well as on an international level.

The majority of our consultants have a minimum of three years experience, but we are willing to make an exception for candidates that show exceptional talent and understanding in terms of their breadth of understanding of their chosen area of expertise.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch for more advice from our team. We believe in hands-on transformation for our consultants as much as for our clients.

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What’s the double diamond model?

A creative process approach used by designers from many disciplines. Different specialties apply different approaches, but the frame remains the same: a Double Diamond model, as named by the Design Council.

In every creative process, we have a flood of ideas. This is referred to as “divergent thinking”. These ideas are focused and narrowed down to the best one, a process known as “convergent thinking”. Visualised, this forms a diamond shape.

If you couldn’t guess by the name, we double down: one diamond represents the problem-defining process, and the second, the solution. The first diamond is key. If ignored, people often find out too late that the wrong problem is being solved.

The phases:

Discover – Let’s get this project started. We look at the world with fresh eyes, trying to notice new things and gather insights. Collaboration casts different light and helps to fully illuminate the issue or task at hand.

Define – Find out what we’re really dealing with. We digest all the possibilities from the first phase, and come up with values. What’s a priority? What is attainable? The final result is a crystal-clear brief that gets to the heart of the problem.

Develop – Time to create solutions and concepts, get prototyping and testing. A mix of experience and trial and error helps to improve and choose the best solutions.

Delivery – Game on. Everything is in place to finish, produce and launch the final product, implement the solution in an effective, efficient way.

Every process is different, but this methodology can always be applied. Of course, the creative process is never simple. But what fun would it be if it were?