A California-based printing company sought a solution to reduce its rising labor costs while still maintaining its high-quality design standards. They also wanted to upskill their internal design team to improve creativity and efficiency. The challenge was finding highly skilled designers who could not only deliver top-tier work but also mentor their existing staff—all while cutting operational expenses.
Challenge
- High Labor Costs: Hiring locally was becoming too expensive, as wages in California were significantly higher compared to other regions.
- Upskilling Needs: The company’s internal design team lacked the advanced skills and techniques necessary to keep up with market demands, and they needed mentorship from more experienced designers.
- Maintaining Quality: While cost reduction was important, the company did not want to compromise the high-quality standards that clients had come to expect.
- Scalability: The company needed a flexible workforce to handle fluctuating project demands without the burden of long-term, high-cost contracts.
Solution
Apeiron Talents worked closely with the printing company to address their operational challenges by recruiting a team of remote graphic designers from regions with significantly lower labor costs. The strategy ensured the company could reduce expenses, access highly skilled talent, and elevate the capabilities of their internal team.
Key Actions:
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Targeted Remote Recruitment: Apeiron Talents sourced experienced designers from countries where labor costs were lower, yet talent remained comparable to US standards. These designers were selected not only for their technical expertise but also for their ability to provide mentorship to the in-house team.
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Seamless Onboarding: By hiring remotely, the company avoided many overhead expenses associated with local hires, such as office space and employee benefits. The onboarding process was streamlined, ensuring that designers could quickly integrate with the in-house team without disruption.
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Workforce Upskilling: The remote designers brought years of experience to the table and provided on-the-job training to the in-house team. This included sharing advanced design techniques, tips on using the latest software, and offering creative insights that enhanced the team’s overall skill set. The internal team was able to absorb this knowledge, improving their output and workflow efficiency.
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Collaboration & Project Management: Apeiron Talents introduced robust project management tools and communication platforms, allowing the remote designers to collaborate effectively with the company’s internal team. This ensured that deadlines were met, projects were delivered on time, and there was no drop in the quality of work.
Results
- 50% Reduction in Labor Costs: The company achieved significant savings by hiring remote designers, effectively halving their labor costs while maintaining high-quality design standards. This allowed them to reinvest savings into other aspects of the business, such as technology and marketing.
- Upskilled Workforce: The internal design team became more skilled through direct mentorship from the remote designers. They learned new techniques, improved their proficiency in design software, and gained creative insights that helped them tackle more complex projects.
- Consistent Design Quality: Despite reducing labor costs, the company maintained the same high level of design quality, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Increased Capacity for Projects: With lower labor costs and a more skilled workforce, the company was able to take on a greater number of projects. The increased project capacity allowed them to meet growing client demand without overstretching their resources.
- Improved Flexibility: By working with remote talent, the company gained the flexibility to scale its workforce up or down depending on project needs. This reduced the financial burden of maintaining a large, full-time staff and allowed for greater adaptability.
Conclusion
By partnering with Apeiron Talents, the printing company successfully navigated the challenge of high labor costs while maintaining design excellence. Hiring remote graphic designers enabled the company to cut expenses by 50%, upskill their internal team, and increase project capacity. The solution not only provided immediate cost savings but also helped future-proof the company by building a more capable and flexible workforce.
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