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How a Gaming App Studio Hired a Web and Graphics Designer for $1,500/ month

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Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.

What does this client’s business do? 

Our client is a growing game studio that develops some of the most downloaded and played games today. Their free-to-play games have established gaming communities encompassing millions of players worldwide.

 

Who was hired and what was their role? 

They needed to hire a remote content marketer to create engaging, on-brand content for various platforms. Somewhere helped them recruit Alvin, who now plays a key role in their marketing efforts.

As their new remote marketer, Alvin handles:

  • Creating wireframes and mockups for web pages and applications
  • Designing layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
  • Producing graphics, icons, and logos
  • Staying updated on new design trends

 

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Alvin now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,500 per month.

 

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Alvin is already a seasoned professional, with eight years of relevant experience as a Web and Graphics Designer. In his previous employment, he was a Creative Lead, where he worked on graphic design, web design, UI, and UX design for clients. Alvin is adept at several design and coding tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, WordPress, Adobe XD, Sketch, Webflow, HTML, Javascript, and CSS. Overall, his experience made him the most qualified candidate to hire. 

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If you're looking to hire a remote marketer, hire a remote content marketer, hire a remote video editor, or hire a remote social media manager, we’ve got you covered.

Somewhere is a remote recruitment agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than U.S. equivalents. Whether you need creative professionals, customer support agents, virtual assistants, or project managers, we’ll connect you with the best talent.

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