Studio Lunarey Hiring Success Story
Tawlent helped Studio Lunarey find and onboard the right creative talent while cutting costs. Our dedicated recruiting team delivered a fully vetted, skilled graphic designer for a full-time position at a monthly salary of $1,500, helping Studio Lunarey reduce design costs by 60%.
Client
Studio Lunarey
Cupertino, CA
Position Filled
Graphic Design Staffing
Monthly Salary
$1,500/month
Cost Savings
65 %
Tawlent helped Studio Lunarey find and onboard the right creative talent while cutting costs. Our dedicated recruiting team delivered a fully vetted, skilled graphic designer for a full-time position at a monthly salary of $1,500, helping Studio Lunarey reduce design costs by 60%.
Client
Studio Lunarey
Cupertino, CA
Position Filled
Graphic Design Staffing
Monthly Salary
$1,500/month
Cost Savings
65 %
How the Remote Employee Helped Studio Lunarey
Before partnering with Tawlent, Studio Lunarey was leaning on a patchwork of freelancers and agency contracts to keep up with design work. It got the job done, but not without a cost. Projects were slow to turn around, communication was inconsistent, and every new task meant starting over with someone unfamiliar with the brand.
That changed once the new graphic designer came on board. Within the first few weeks, they had already taken over the day-to-day design workload, from social media graphics to listing visuals, giving the Studio Lunarey team one dedicated point of contact instead of a rotating cast of freelancers. Requests that used to sit in a queue for days were now turned around in a fraction of the time.
What made the biggest difference, though, was consistency. The designer took the time to learn Studio Lunareys' brand inside and out, building templates and guidelines that made sure every graphic, whether it was for a listing, a social post, or a client presentation, looked like it belonged to the same company. That kind of visual cohesion is hard to maintain with freelancers who come and go, but it became second nature once there was a dedicated person owning the brand.
Beyond the day-to-day design work, the hire also gaveStudio Lunarey room to grow. As demand for content increased, the designer was able to scale output without the company needing to scramble for extra freelance help or pay rush fees. And because they were fully integrated into the team's workflow and communication channels, there was far less back-and-forth needed to get things done right the first time.
The financial impact was just as significant as the operational one. By replacing scattered freelance spend with one dedicated, full-time hire, Studio Lunarey cut its design costs by 60%, freeing up budget the company could reinvest elsewhere in the business.
What the remote employee delivered
Once onboarded, the graphic designer quickly became a core part of Studio Lunareys' day-to-day operations, taking full ownership of the brand's visual output. Here's what they actually did for the business:
- Rebuilt the visual identity across web and print materials
- Sped up project turnaround compared to the previous freelance setup
- Reduced design spend by 60%
- Supported ongoing marketing efforts with social and promotional graphics
- Designed property and listing visuals for client-facing materials
- Maintained brand consistency through guidelines and templates
- Collaborated across marketing and sales teams
- Improved the company's website and digital presence
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously without missing deadlines
- Reduced management overhead through independent decision-making
- Became a long-term, embedded team member
- Provided scalability during busy periods
Hiring Strategies Implemented
Talent Sourcing & Headhunting
- Candidate Pipeline Development: Built a targeted pool of pre-vetted graphic design candidates matched to Studio Lunarey creative and branding needs.
- Role Scoping: Worked closely with the client to define design responsibilities, required software proficiencies, and portfolio expectations.
- Cost-Efficient Sourcing: Leveraged Tawlent's global talent network to identify highly skilled designers at significantly lower rates than local hiring.
Candidate Screening & Vetting
- Portfolio Review: Evaluated past design work to ensure a strong match with Studio Lunarey's aesthetic and industry standards.
- Skills Assessment: Tested proficiency in relevant design tools and software used for interior design visuals and marketing materials.
- Interview Coordination: Managed scheduling and structured interviews to help the client make a confident, fast decision.
Skills Testing & Assessments
- Custom Design Tasks: Administered role-specific design assignments to confirm candidate competency before presenting finalists.
- Cultural Fit Evaluation: Assessed communication style and creative collaboration habits to ensure alignment with Studio Lunarey's team.
Onboarding Support
Smooth Transition: Guided both client and new hire through a structured onboarding process to ensure a fast ramp-up on active design projects.
Documentation & Tools Setup: Assisted with setting up design software access, file-sharing systems, and communication channels.
Payroll & Compliance Management
- Payroll Handling: Managed payroll setup so Studio Lunarey could focus on growing the business, not paperwork.
Compliance Assurance: Ensured all hiring documentation met relevant employment and contractor regulations.
What Our Client Say
Tawlent connected us with a genuinely talented designer who understood our style right away. Cutting our design costs by 60% without sacrificing quality has been huge for our business. The vetting process gave us total confidence in the hire.
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