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Creative Talent

Why Outsource Creatives & Marketing?

In today's digital landscape, a strong brand presence is non-negotiable. Our Creatives and Marketing hub provides access to visionary graphic designers, expert video editors, strategic marketing managers, and data-driven growth specialists. Whether you are launching a new product or scaling your paid media efforts, our nearshore creative professionals integrate seamlessly with your team to deliver compelling campaigns and drive measurable growth.

Key Benefits

  • Collaborate in real-time with creatives in aligned time zones.
  • Leverage expertise across modern marketing stacks and design tools.
  • Execute high-volume content production at a fraction of local agency costs.
  • Drive customer acquisition through data-backed growth and media strategies.

Our Creatives & Marketing Talent Profiles

Graphic Designer consultant

Graphic Designer

We help companies connect with talented nearshore Graphic Designers who elevate brand identity through compelling visuals and high-impact motion graphics.

Graphic Designer (Motion & Video Editor) Graphic Designers help businesses communicate their message through creative and professional visual content. They handle the end-to-end design process, ensuring brand consistency across digital, print, and social media platforms. By maintaining a high standard of visual storytelling, designers give companies a competitive edge in their market. In their daily work, designers create marketing materials, develop brand assets, edit promotional videos, and animate motion graphics. Their work helps businesses stand out, engage audiences, and ensure that all brand touchpoints are visually aligned and professional. Graphic Designers also support marketing and product teams by preparing assets for campaigns, helping with presentation design, and keeping brand libraries updated. Their role is essential for building a recognizable brand and helping businesses stay visually relevant.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-impact marketing materials and visual content.
  • Develop and maintain brand assets and visual identity systems.
  • Edit promotional videos and perform post-production tasks.
  • Animate motion graphics for digital and social media platforms.
  • Prepare creative assets for marketing and product campaigns.
  • Design professional presentations and pitch decks.
  • Maintain and update brand libraries and documentation.
  • Ensure brand consistency across all digital, print, and social touchpoints.

Recommended Studies / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or CommunicationsAdobe Creative Cloud Certifications (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)Motion Design or Video Editing Professional Certificate

Skills

Visual Branding & IdentityLayout & TypographyMotion Graphics & AnimationVideo Editing & Post-ProductionDigital & Social Media AssetsUX/UI Design BasicsCreative Problem SolvingAttention to Detail & Aesthetics

Tech Stack

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignMotion & Video: After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci ResolveDesign Tools: Figma, Canva, SketchCollaboration: Google Workspace, Slack, Asana

Hiring Cost

U.S. average yearly wage$65,000
Average yearly cost with Ascent$26,000
U.S. average hourly wage$31.25
Average hourly cost with Ascent$12.50

Salaries shown are estimates. Actual savings may be even greater. Please schedule a consultation to receive detailed information tailored to your needs.

Seniorities of an Graphic Designer

Junior

Junior graphic designer A junior designer is usually starting their career and supports the creative team with basic design tasks. They resize assets, create social media posts, and help maintain brand libraries. At this stage, they work under supervision while learning industry-standard software and brand guidelines.

Semi-Senior

Semi-Senior graphic designer A semi-senior designer has gained more experience and can manage design projects with greater independence. They often handle complex layouts, basic video editing, and campaign asset creation. They may also support senior leads by preparing concepts and storyboards for review.

Senior

Senior graphic designer Senior designers oversee the company's visual strategy and ensure every deliverable is high-quality and on-brand. They lead motion graphic projects, manage complex video edits, supervise junior staff, and coordinate closely with marketing managers. Their role helps maintain creative consistency and ensures all visual content is ready for high-stakes campaigns and launches

Video & Photo Editor consultant

Video & Photo Editor

We help companies connect with talented nearshore editors who bring visual stories to life and maintain a high standard for brand aesthetics.

Video & Photo Editor Editors help businesses keep their visual content engaging, professional, and consistent across all platforms. They handle the day-to-day processing of raw footage and images, ensuring that every asset aligns with the company's creative vision. By maintaining a library of high-quality media, editors give companies a powerful edge in their marketing and communication efforts. In their daily work, editors cut and sequence video, retouch photographs, manage color grading, and integrate motion graphics. Their work helps businesses stand out, avoid visual inconsistencies, and ensure that media assets are ready when needed for campaigns or social media. Editors also support creative teams by preparing assets for various formats, helping with sound design to enhance the viewer's experience, and keeping project files updated.

Responsibilities

  • Cut and sequence raw video footage into polished content.
  • Perform advanced photo retouching, compositing, and color correction.
  • Manage color grading across all visual assets for consistency.
  • Integrate motion graphics and basic animation into video projects.
  • Execute sound design and audio mixing to enhance viewer experience.
  • Manage and organize media libraries and project files.
  • Prepare visual assets for various social media and marketing formats.
  • Review and refine content to align with brand aesthetics and creative vision.

Recommended Studies / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Film, Photography, Graphic Design, or Digital MediaAdobe Certified Professional (Premiere Pro / After Effects / Photoshop)DaVinci Resolve Certification

Skills

Non-Linear Video EditingAdvanced Photo Retouching and CompositingColor Correction and GradingSound Design and Audio Mixing (Plus)Motion Graphics and AnimationVisual StorytellingAsset Management and OrganizationCreative Vision and Attention to Detail

Tech Stack

Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom)DaVinci ResolveFinal Cut ProFrame.io (for collaboration)Google WorkspaceCapCut (for social media optimization)Audition (for Sound Design)Stock Media Libraries (Envato, Artlist, Epidemic Sound)

Hiring Cost

U.S. average yearly wage$65,000
Average yearly cost with Ascent$31,200
U.S. average hourly wage$31.25
Average hourly cost with Ascent$15.00

Salaries shown are estimates. Actual savings may be even greater. Please schedule a consultation to receive detailed information tailored to your needs.

Seniorities of an Video & Photo Editor

Junior

Junior video & photo editor A junior editor is usually starting their career and supports the creative team with basic assembly and retouching tasks. They organize raw assets, perform basic cuts, and help maintain the media library. At this stage, they work under supervision while learning industry-standard software and workflows.

Semi-Senior

Semi-Senior video & photo editor A semi-senior editor has gained more experience and can manage creative projects with greater independence. They often handle multi-camera sequences, advanced color grading, and assist with basic sound design. They may also support art directors by preparing final exports for multiple social platforms.

Senior

Senior video & photo editor Senior editors oversee the company's entire visual output and ensure every project meets peak professional standards. They lead the creative direction, manage complex motion graphics, supervise junior staff, and coordinate closely with marketing managers. Their role helps maintain brand consistency and ensures all visual storytelling is high-impact and ready for distribution.

Marketing Manager consultant

Marketing Manager

We help companies connect with reliable nearshore Marketing Managers who drive growth, manage high-impact campaigns, and streamline marketing operations.

Marketing Manager Marketing Managers help businesses build brand awareness and execute growth strategies. They handle the day-to-day management of campaigns, ensuring that lead generation, content, and digital presence are properly optimized. By maintaining a data-driven approach, they provide companies with a clear view of their market performance and ROI. In their daily work, Marketing Managers: Develop and execute end-to-end marketing strategies. Manage multi-channel advertising campaigns (Search, Social, Display). Track performance metrics and optimize conversion rates. Coordinate with creative and sales teams to ensure brand consistency. Their role is essential for maintaining consistent business growth and helping small companies or startups stay competitive in their niche.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute end-to-end marketing strategies.
  • Manage multi-channel advertising campaigns (Search, Social, Display).
  • Track performance metrics and optimize conversion rates.
  • Coordinate with creative and sales teams to ensure brand consistency.
  • Oversee lead generation and content optimization efforts.
  • Maintain a data-driven approach to ROI and performance reporting.
  • Manage marketing budgets and resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Ensure brand alignment across all digital touchpoints.

Recommended Studies / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration.Google Ads Search/Display Certification.HubSpot Content Marketing or Inbound Certification.Meta Blueprint Professional Certification.

Skills

Strategic Planning: Crafting roadmaps for small companies and growing teams.Campaign Management: Hands-on execution of paid and organic initiatives.Content Strategy: Overseeing messaging across all digital touchpoints.Data Analytics: Interpreting traffic and engagement to drive decisions.Budget Management: Optimizing spend to ensure maximum efficiency.

Tech Stack

Ads Platforms: Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Ads.CRM & Automation: HubSpot, Salesforce, Mailchimp.Analytics: Google Analytics 4, Search Console, Hotjar.Design & Content: Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma.Project Management: Asana, Monday.com, Trello.

Hiring Cost

U.S. average yearly wage$75,000
Average yearly cost with Ascent$28,000
U.S. average hourly wage$36.05
Average hourly cost with Ascent$13.46

Salaries shown are estimates. Actual savings may be even greater. Please schedule a consultation to receive detailed information tailored to your needs.

Seniorities of an Marketing Manager

Junior

Junior marketing manager A junior marketing manager is usually starting their career and supports the team with tactical tasks. They execute social media posts, organize marketing assets, and help track basic campaign metrics. At this stage, they work under supervision while learning market dynamics and tools.

Semi-Senior

Semi-Senior marketing manager A semi-senior marketing manager has gained more experience and can manage campaigns with greater independence. They often handle specific channels (like Email or SEO), manage small budgets, and assist with strategy development. They support leadership by preparing performance data needed for growth reports.

Senior

Senior marketing manager Senior marketing managers oversee the company's entire marketing engine and ensure strategies align with business goals. They review campaign performance, manage high-level budgets, supervise junior staff, and coordinate closely with founders or sales directors. Their role ensures marketing consistency and readiness for scaling the business.

Growth Specialist consultant

Growth Specialist

We help companies connect with reliable nearshore Growth Specialists who drive scalable user acquisition and optimize the customer journey to accelerate business expansion.

Growth Specialist Growth Specialists help businesses identify and execute high-impact strategies to increase revenue and market share. They focus on the entire marketing funnel, from awareness and acquisition to retention and referral. Data-Driven Strategies: They handle the continuous testing of marketing channels, ensuring that budgets are allocated to the most effective growth levers. Optimization: By analyzing user behavior and conversion data, growth specialists provide companies with actionable insights to improve product-market fit. Daily Operations: In their daily work, they manage ad campaigns, run A/B tests on landing pages, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and collaborate with product teams. Business Impact: Their work helps businesses scale efficiently, reduce customer acquisition costs (CAC), and ensure that growth is sustainable and measurable. Team Support: Growth Specialists support marketing and sales teams by streamlining lead generation processes and keeping growth experiments documented and updated. Essential Role: Their role is critical for maintaining a competitive edge and helping businesses stay ahead in rapidly changing markets.

Responsibilities

  • Execute high-impact strategies to increase revenue and market share.
  • Manage and optimize the entire marketing funnel (Awareness to Referral).
  • Conduct continuous testing of marketing channels and growth levers.
  • Analyze user behavior and conversion data for actionable insights.
  • Manage ad campaigns and run A/B tests on landing pages.
  • Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Collaborate with product teams to improve product-market fit.
  • Streamline lead generation processes and document growth experiments.

Recommended Studies / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Data Science, Business, or EconomicsGoogle Ads & Analytics CertificationsHubSpot Content Marketing / Inbound CertificationGrowth University or Reforge Program completion

Skills

Data Analytics and VisualizationA/B Testing and ExperimentationConversion Rate Optimization (CRO)Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and SEMCustomer Acquisition and RetentionFunnel Mapping and OptimizationContent Strategy and DistributionStrategic Thinking and Agility

Tech Stack

Analytics: GA4, Mixpanel, Amplitude.Ads: Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager.CRM/Automation: HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo.Product/UX: Hotjar, Optimizely, VWO.Organization: Notion, Trello, Asana.Email: Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Apollo.io.Low-Code/Web: Webflow, WordPress, Zapier.

Hiring Cost

U.S. average yearly wage$75,000
Average yearly cost with Ascent$28,000
U.S. average hourly wage$36.05
Average hourly cost with Ascent$13.46

Salaries shown are estimates. Actual savings may be even greater. Please schedule a consultation to receive detailed information tailored to your needs.

Seniorities of an Growth Specialist

Junior

Junior growth specialist A junior growth specialist is usually starting their career and supports the growth team with tactical execution. They help set up tracking links, monitor daily campaign performance, and assist in basic market research. At this stage, they work under supervision while learning growth frameworks and data analysis tools.

Semi-Senior

Semi-Senior growth specialist A semi-senior growth specialist has gained more experience and can manage growth experiments with greater independence. They often handle specific acquisition channels (like Paid Search or Social), manage landing page optimizations, and assist with lifecycle marketing. They may also support managers by preparing growth reports and identifying trends in user data.

Senior

Senior growth specialist Senior growth specialists oversee the company's entire growth engine and ensure strategies align with long-term business goals. They design complex experimentation roadmaps, manage significant budgets, supervise junior staff, and coordinate closely with Product and Engineering departments. Their role ensures the company achieves sustainable scaling and is prepared for market shifts or expansion.

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