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🎨 Calling All Creative Wizards: We’re Hiring a Designer! 🖌️✨ Do you dream in colors, shapes, and bold ideas? If you’re a creative soul ready to turn concepts into stunning visuals—all from the comfort of your home—we want YOU! 💡 Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It): 1️⃣ Bring Ideas to Life: Transform client briefs, brand guidelines, and project goals into jaw-dropping designs. 2️⃣ Be a Team Whisperer: Collaborate with marketing, content, and development teams to weave your magic into cohesive strategies. 3️⃣ Perfect Your Masterpieces: Embrace feedback like a pro and refine designs until they’re nothing short of extraordinary. 4️⃣ Champion Consistency: Be the guardian of brand consistency while ensuring your work is technically flawless. 5️⃣ Master the Juggle: Handle multiple projects like a creative ninja, always delivering on time and with flair. ✨ Why Join Us? Work Your Way: Remote, flexible, and empowering. 🏡 5 Days a Week: Because weekends are for YOU. Creative Playground: Diverse projects to keep your imagination thriving. Collaborative Vibes: A supportive team that values your talent. 🎯 Your Secret Weapons: A boundless imagination paired with a sharp eye for detail. Mastery of design tools and a portfolio that wows. The ability to thrive in a team while owning your creative space. Deadline-driven with a passion for delivering exceptional results. 📬 How to Apply: Send your resume, portfolio, and a note about your favorite design project to info@kooked.in. Bonus points if your application wows us creatively! Unleash your talent. Shape the visual future. Join us today! 🌟 #hiring #recruitment #jobopening #jobalert #remotework #wfh #remoteopport

🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗨𝗣 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? 🚨 At 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲, we’re NOT just building teams – we’re creating SUCCESS STORIES! 🚀 Whether you’re in 𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗜𝗧, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, we’ve got the 𝘁𝗼𝗽-𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 to drive your business to new heights. From 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 to 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝘄𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝟯𝗗 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀, and 𝗖𝗥𝗠 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, we handpick only the best to supercharge your operations and boost productivity. ⚡ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 – don’t let your competitors snatch up the top talent! 💼 L𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 and stay ahead of the curve! 🚀 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 is here to help YOU dominate your industry. 📲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄: +𝟲𝟱 𝟵𝟲𝟯𝟲 𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟰 #RemoteTalent #BusinessGrowth #Kaizenaire #PhilippinesTalent #SingaporeBusiness #TailoredSolutions #InnovativeApproach #CostEffectiveSolutions #MaximizeEfficiency #UnlockPotential #ElevateYourBusiness

Thinking about hiring another designer just because your team is overloaded? Think again. Bringing on external talent isn’t just about lightening the load. For a business leader, it’s about strategically positioning your company to gain an edge. The real value of an external designer isn’t in how they can help you meet deadlines, it’s in how they can elevate your entire approach. The right time to engage external design expertise is when you’re at a crossroads. Whether you’re planning a major market entry, facing a pivotal shift in strategy, or noticing that your brand is starting to blend in rather than stand out. That’s when an external designer can offer the critical insights and fresh perspectives that might be missing in-house. I’ve seen companies wait until they’re buried under work to seek help, turning what could’ve been a strategic advantage into a scramble just to keep up. By then, you’re not making strategic decisions, you’re in survival mode. Don’t wait until you’re in the weeds. An external designer should be seen as a strategic partner, not just an extra set of hands. They can challenge the status quo, fill expertise gaps, and inject the kind of creative energy that drives true innovation. So, before you put out that job posting, ask yourself: Are you hiring for capacity, or are you bringing in someone who can help you make a strategic leap? Think big. Act smart. Your brand deserves it. #DesignLeadership #Innovation #StrategicDifferentiation

Thursday mind burp... Interesting that I'm seeing LOTS of job postings for senior designers. At a time of design 'slump' what does this tell us? Have agencies lost seniors to 'independence'? Are people leaving in light of 'return to office' policies? Are they consolidating their team into smaller, more experienced units? Are 'seniors' anyone from 2+ years onwards? Is 'senior' a hook to attract talent, but the reality very different? Are teams not looking to hire juniors to feed the ranks? So many questions... You couldn't ask for more ambiguity in a swathe of ads if you tried. I can't imagine the breadth of people that must be applying to these, and the complexity in trying to filter these down to what you need.

Need regular design support? A full-time hire isn’t your only option. Many businesses assume hiring an in-house designer is the best way to get consistent design support. But is it the most efficient and cost-effective choice? Hiring a Full-Time Designer ❌ One person, limited skill set – no variety in expertise ❌ Time-consuming – recruitment, onboarding, and training take months ❌ Ongoing costs – salary, benefits, software, equipment, and overheads ❌ Fixed cost – even when workload is lighter Choosing a Design Retainer ✅ A whole team at your fingertips – access to broader expertise ✅ No hiring headaches – get started immediately ✅ Flexible & scalable – adjust support as your needs grow ✅ Predictable costs – no salaries, no extra overheads, just great design More expertise. More flexibility. No unexpected costs. Thinking about how to manage your design needs in 2025? Let’s chat. #GraphicDesign #CreativeSupport #DesignRetainer #OutsourceDesign #FlexibleDesign #CreativeRetainer

💭 Question for fellow designers and recruiters: When applying for design roles, how much of your work is appropriate to share? I’ve noticed some positions ask for full portfolios and even entire tech packs, but out of principle, I’m cautious about sharing sensitive or proprietary information. What do you think is the best practice in terms of balancing transparency and protecting your work? How do you approach this while still showcasing your expertise? #DesignCommunity #FashionDesign #PortfolioTips #TechPacks #JobApplication #LingerieDesign #SwimwearDesign #CreativeIndustry #ProtectYourWork #DesignPortfolios

Business owners, This might be helpful! As a busy executive, you wear multiple hats. You're constantly juggling tasks, meetings, and decisions. But, have you considered the impact of stunning visual branding on your business? Imagine The Challenges: - Your in-house team is overwhelmed with core tasks. - You lack the expertise or resources for high-quality graphics. - Your brand's visual identity is inconsistent. Here is what a Graphic Virtual Assistant could help with: 1. Professional Visual Identity: Elevate your brand's image with custom logos 2. Increased Productivity: Free up your team's time for core tasks. 4. Flexibility: Scale up or down according to project needs. 5. Cost-Effective: Save on hiring full-time designers. And that’s just the beginning there’s so much more a Virtual Assistant can do to lighten your burden and free up your time. Is this helpful? Share/ reports with your fellow business owners, who might need a virtual assistant. Ready to take the next step? Send me a DM to get started.

Which countries offer the most opportunities for product designers? One way to answer that question is to check where companies are most likely to hire designers. Companies often prefer to open offices in countries with a large pool of talent. I analyzed a dataset of 23,589 designers working at 3,994 companies. For each country, I looked at two data points: 1) Number of employed designers 2) Their salaries (in %, relative to the US) As a result, you can see which countries have a lot of design jobs and offer high salaries. More talent could mean more competition. So I cross-checked this data with the number of open design jobs per country and it has a decent correlation. It means that countries with higher talent density also have more job openings. Obviously, like any analysis, it isn't perfect. When choosing where to live and work, consider the cost of living, taxes, etc. (Caveat—the data is skewed towards US businesses) Thanks Pave for the data (BTW they are hiring a product design manager in SF).

Designers, it's time to start valuing your time. More top companies have stopped giving take-home assignments to experienced designers, recognizing that whiteboard challenges are enough to assess their skills. While take-home assignments may still be appropriate for entry-level designers, it's important to remember that your time has value. In fact, offering payment for take-home assignments can help attract top talent. Many skilled designers skip candidacy simply because the take home assignment is not interesting to them. Let’s prioritise smart hiring processes that respect both the company’s and the candidate’s time. #design #designhiring #assignment #payment