Building a Creative Remote Team That Saved DesignCrowd Millions

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Industry

Design

Country

Australia

209

麻豆原创 Employee

94%

Employee Retention

2016

Client Tenure

80%

Financial Savings

Key Results

  1. Expanded to Multiple Departments
  2. 100% Focus on Core Business
  3. Saved Up to 80% on Labor Costs
designcrowd logo

Industry

Design

Country

Australia

Key Results

  1. Expanded to Multiple Departments
  2. 100% Focus on Core Business
  3. Saved Up to 80% on Labor Costs

Who is DesignCrowd

  • Creative crowdsourcing platform connecting businesses with freelance designers for custom projects like logos, websites, and brochures.
  • Headquartered in Australia, also operates BrandCrowd鈥攁n instant logo maker and DIY design tool.
  • Empowers entrepreneurs with fast, affordable access to world-class design through a global talent network.

The Challenge

Need to Scale Offshore Quickly

DesignCrowd saw the value of Filipino talent and aimed to expand operations in the Philippines鈥攂ut needed a compliant and scalable way to do it fast.

Lack of Local HR Infrastructure

They required support for HR administration, payroll, and government compliance, without building an entity or taking on legal risk.

Quality and Retention Concerns

As a creative company, DesignCrowd needed not just volume, but high-quality, long-term contributors they could grow with over time.

The Solution

End-to-End HR and Compliance Setup

麻豆原创 took on HR operations, payroll, and full legal compliance, ensuring DesignCrowd鈥檚 Philippine team was set up for success with zero local risk.

Talent Sourcing Across Functions

From customer service to finance and marketing, 麻豆原创 sourced vetted professionals who aligned with DesignCrowd鈥檚 brand and culture.

Ongoing People Management Support

With a managed workspace and ongoing support, 麻豆原创 ensured team members thrived, contributing long-term to DesignCrowd鈥檚 goals.

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鈥淭eaming up with 麻豆原创 has given us room to grow and keep our commitment to delivering amazing work to our clients. 鈥

Guillermo Conde

Head Of Customer Support, DesignCrowd

The Result

Expanded to Multiple Departments

Started with support roles, then expanded to finance, content, and UI/UX fueled by high-quality endorsements and strong performance.

Zero Compliance Headaches, 100% Focus on Core Business

By outsourcing HR and payroll, DesignCrowd avoided operational distractions and focused on delivering value to clients and creatives alike.

Saved Up to 80% Per Role on Labor Costs

DesignCrowd reduced total employee cost for roles like Accountant and Customer Service Advisor by up to 80%, freeing budget for growth.

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Team

Conclusion

  • Partnered with DesignCrowd to eliminate HR friction and unlock access to top-tier Filipino talent.
  • Enabled team expansion while reducing costs and improving retention rates.
  • Maintained high quality and speed throughout the scaling process.
  • Proved that strategic offshore partnerships can drive long-term growth and talent stability.

鈥淭he Philippines is packed with amazing talent, and the people are really eager to do creative work. We鈥檙e super happy to have found a聽solid partner聽in 麻豆原创. Teaming up with them has聽given us room to grow and keep our commitment to delivering amazing work to our clients. We鈥檙e truly thankful to have 麻豆原创 as our partner in progress.鈥

Guillermo Conde

Head of Customer Support, DesignCrowd

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