Hire The Best Marketing & Creative Talent and Save 70% on Payroll
Hire The Best Marketing & Creative Talent and Save 70% on Payroll
Hire The Best Marketing & Creative Talent and Save 70% on Payroll
Clever is a global recruitment partner for ambitious companies. We source, test, and place digital marketing and creative professionals from the Philippines into startups, agencies, and SaaS businesses — so you can scale your team without the cost, risk, or delays of local hiring.
DIGITAL MARKETING
ANALYTICS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SOCIAL MEDIA
SEO
UX
DESIGN
CRO
ECOMMERCE
PPC
DIGITAL MARKETING
ANALYTICS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SOCIAL MEDIA
SEO
UX
DESIGN
CRO
ECOMMERCE
PPC
DIGITAL MARKETING
ANALYTICS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SOCIAL MEDIA
SEO
UX
DESIGN
CRO
ECOMMERCE
PPC
The Clever Way to Hire Digital Talent.
The Clever Way to Hire Digital Talent.
We help startups, agencies, SaaS, and e-commerce brands hire marketing and creative professionals who can perform inside a real business — not freelancers, not virtual assistants, and not CVs pulled from a database.
We help startups, agencies, SaaS, and e-commerce brands hire marketing and creative professionals who can perform inside a real business — not freelancers, not virtual assistants, and not CVs pulled from a database.
Direct Hire
You hire your Clever candidate directly into your business. No subscriptions, no markups — just a one-time placement fee and a full-time team member who works for you.
Direct Hire
You hire your Clever candidate directly into your business. No subscriptions, no markups — just a one-time placement fee and a full-time team member who works for you.
Direct Hire
You hire your Clever candidate directly into your business. No subscriptions, no markups — just a one-time placement fee and a full-time team member who works for you.
Expert Recruiters
Every search is run by experienced recruiters who understand digital marketing roles and what it takes to perform in a real commercial environment.
Expert Recruiters
Every search is run by experienced recruiters who understand digital marketing roles and what it takes to perform in a real commercial environment.
Expert Recruiters
Every search is run by experienced recruiters who understand digital marketing roles and what it takes to perform in a real commercial environment.
70% Payroll Savings
Access senior-level marketing and creative talent at a fraction of US hiring costs, without compromising on quality or accountability.
70% Payroll Savings
Access senior-level marketing and creative talent at a fraction of US hiring costs, without compromising on quality or accountability.
70% Payroll Savings
Access senior-level marketing and creative talent at a fraction of US hiring costs, without compromising on quality or accountability.
6 Month Free Replacement
If a hire doesn’t work out within the first six months, we replace them at no extra cost. You have time to be sure it’s the right fit.
6 Month Free Replacement
If a hire doesn’t work out within the first six months, we replace them at no extra cost. You have time to be sure it’s the right fit.
6 Month Free Replacement
If a hire doesn’t work out within the first six months, we replace them at no extra cost. You have time to be sure it’s the right fit.
Own The Relationship
Your hire is fully embedded in your team, working your hours, using your tools, and accountable to you — not a third-party.
Own The Relationship
Your hire is fully embedded in your team, working your hours, using your tools, and accountable to you — not a third-party.
Own The Relationship
Your hire is fully embedded in your team, working your hours, using your tools, and accountable to you — not a third-party.
Hire in 30 Days
Most searches are completed within 30 days, so you can add capacity quickly when growth or delivery pressure hits.
Hire in 30 Days
Most searches are completed within 30 days, so you can add capacity quickly when growth or delivery pressure hits.
Hire in 30 Days
Most searches are completed within 30 days, so you can add capacity quickly when growth or delivery pressure hits.
Specialists in Marketing & Creative Talent
From paid media and SEO to design, content, and growth, Clever connects you with digital professionals who are already fluent in the tools, platforms, and workflows modern teams rely on.
Specialists in Marketing & Creative Talent
From paid media and SEO to design, content, and growth, Clever connects you with digital professionals who are already fluent in the tools, platforms, and workflows modern teams rely on.
Our Proven Hiring Process.
Our Proven Hiring Process.
Our Proven Hiring Process.
We take care of the entire hiring process, from role definition to final offer, so you can focus on running your business while we find the right person.
Schedule a Call
Speak directly with an experienced recruiter to define the role, responsibilities, and what success looks like in your business.
Schedule a Call
Speak directly with an experienced recruiter to define the role, responsibilities, and what success looks like in your business.
Search & Vet
We source and screen candidates using technical tests, skills assessments, and structured interviews to evaluate both capability and fit.
Search & Vet
We source and screen candidates using technical tests, skills assessments, and structured interviews to evaluate both capability and fit.
Interviews
You meet a small, curated shortlist of top candidates. We only introduce people who are ready to perform in a real commercial environment.
Interviews
You meet a small, curated shortlist of top candidates. We only introduce people who are ready to perform in a real commercial environment.
Make Your Hire
You select your hire. We support you through offer, onboarding, and beyond — all backed by a 6-month free replacement guarantee.
Make Your Hire
You select your hire. We support you through offer, onboarding, and beyond — all backed by a 6-month free replacement guarantee.
Who We Support.
We support companies of all shapes, sizes and industries.
Agency
Agency
Start Up
Start Up
SAAS & Tech
SAAS & Tech
Ecommerce
Ecommerce
SMB
SMB
DTC
DTC
Scale Up
Scale Up
Fortune 500
Fortune 500
Why Clients Choose Clever.
Hire your next marketing or creative hire in around 30 days, with a 6-month free replacement guarantee.
Why Clients Choose Clever.
Hire your next marketing or creative hire in around 30 days, with a 6-month free replacement guarantee.
Others
Generic, one-size-fits-all hiring
Unfiltered CVs and vague screening
Generalist recruiters
Short-term freelancers with no accountability
Minimal follow-up or support
V/S
Specialists in Marketing & Creative
30 Days To Hire New Team Member
180 Days Free Replacement Guarantee
Payroll Savings Up To 70%
Thorough Screening & Vetting Process
Global talent at a fraction of US cost
Others
Generic, one-size-fits-all hiring
Unfiltered CVs and vague screening
Generalist recruiters
Short-term freelancers with no accountability
Minimal follow-up or support
V/S
Specialists in Marketing & Creative
30 Days To Hire New Team Member
180 Days Free Replacement Guarantee
Payroll Savings Up To 70%
Thorough Screening & Vetting Process
Global talent at a fraction of US cost
Others
Generic, one-size-fits-all hiring
Unfiltered CVs and vague screening
Generalist recruiters
Short-term freelancers with no accountability
Minimal follow-up or support
V/S
Specialists in Marketing & Creative
30 Days To Hire New Team Member
180 Days Free Replacement Guarantee
Payroll Savings Up To 70%
Thorough Screening & Vetting Process
Global talent at a fraction of US cost
How Clever Helps Companies Grow.
How Clever Helps Companies Grow.
Most remote hiring fails because the wrong people get hired. Clever exists to make sure that never happens to you.
Built for Marketing & Creative Teams
We specialise exclusively in marketing and creative talent — from performance and SEO to design, video and content — so every hire is assessed by people who actually understand the work.
Built for Marketing & Creative Teams
We specialise exclusively in marketing and creative talent — from performance and SEO to design, video and content — so every hire is assessed by people who actually understand the work.
Faster, Smarter Growth
Clients use Clever to hire faster, protect their margins, and add capacity without chaos — so they can launch more, sell more, and scale faster.
Faster, Smarter Growth
Clients use Clever to hire faster, protect their margins, and add capacity without chaos — so they can launch more, sell more, and scale faster.
A Global Advantage
Instead of fighting for expensive local hires, you get access to exceptional global talent — giving you more firepower at a fraction of the cost.
A Global Advantage
Instead of fighting for expensive local hires, you get access to exceptional global talent — giving you more firepower at a fraction of the cost.
Deep, Discipline Specific Screening
Every hire is deeply vetted for skills, communication, and execution. You are not hiring a CV, you are hiring someone who can perform.
Deep, Discipline Specific Screening
Every hire is deeply vetted for skills, communication, and execution. You are not hiring a CV, you are hiring someone who can perform.
Built by Operators
Clever was founded by a seasoned recruitment leader and a entrepreneurial business operator who have scaled teams using talent from the Philippines. We know what good looks like, and how much bad hires cost.
Built by Operators
Clever was founded by a seasoned recruitment leader and a entrepreneurial business operator who have scaled teams using talent from the Philippines. We know what good looks like, and how much bad hires cost.
6 Month Free Replacement Guarantee
If a hire is not right, we replace them free for six months. That means we take responsibility for the result, not just the introduction.
6 Month Free Replacement Guarantee
If a hire is not right, we replace them free for six months. That means we take responsibility for the result, not just the introduction.
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"I've had the pleasure of working with Riaz on multiple recruitment needs and can confidently say he’s one of the best in the business. If you're looking for a recruiter who genuinely partners with you, I couldn't recommend Riaz highly enough."
Doycin Sakutov
Digital Director
"Riaz is a genuinely excellent recruiter, taking the time to understand both the role and the company. From the start every candidate was thoroughly pre-vetted and a great fit."
Sarah Tong
Chief Operating Officer
"I have had the pleasure of working with Riaz multiple times to fill critical roles within my team. Every hire I’ve made via him has turned out to be incredibly valuable. I’d highly recommend Riaz to any organisation looking for a strategic recruitment partner."
Emillie Hill
Digital Director