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CREW LINK: Empowering Small Businesses with In-House Designers

In the fast-paced digital age, small businesses face unique challenges in effectively hiring designers who can elevate their visual communication. To address this issue, Gadgelog, a company based in Minato, Tokyo, has launched an innovative support service called CREW LINK. This service aims to ease the uncertainties related to recruitment and foster a strong in-house design team that can drive business growth through superior design expertise.

The Need for CREW LINK

As customer interactions increasingly shift to digital platforms, the significance of visual communication for small businesses cannot be understated. Websites, social media, and digital advertising are now pivotal channels for marketing and branding. However, many small enterprises encounter hurdles, such as a lack of understanding about the type of designer needed, unclear evaluation criteria for portfolios, limited recruitment resources, and fears of early turnover due to misalignment in skills. These issues can stifle an organization’s potential to harness the full power of design as a key business asset.

Recognizing these pain points through their web production business, Gadgelog has decided to step in and bridge the gap between small businesses and design talent. With CREW LINK, they aim to transform designer recruitment from a source of anxiety into a confident partnership, ensuring that hired designers can significantly contribute to organizational success.

Features of the CREW LINK Service

1. Expert Evaluation of Designers
Gadgelog leverages its extensive experience in design to enhance the selection process for small businesses. By assessing candidates’ experience, skills, specialties, and quirks, they ensure precision in the recruitment process, from initial screening to job offers.

2. Comprehensive Support through Partnership
The service offers a collaborative approach, guiding businesses through the entire recruitment process, from planning job postings to supporting new hires once they're onboard. This dual effort provides peace of mind, akin to having a design-savvy recruiter by your side.

3. Minimizing Mismatches for Better Hiring Efficiency
CREW LINK aids in crafting effective job descriptions that accurately reflect the needs of the business while also aligning with the candidates' skills. This strategic approach reduces the likelihood of misalignment, saving valuable time and resources in the hiring process.

4. All-Encompassing Onboarding Support
The service doesn’t stop at hiring; it extends support to the onboarding process as well. By facilitating the essential setup of tools and training during the initial days, Gadgelog ensures that new designers are well-equipped to hit the ground running.

Pricing Options

CREW LINK features three plans—Basic, Advanced, and Premium—allowing businesses to choose an option that best fits their recruitment strategy and budget.

Looking Ahead

Gadgelog is committed to fostering significant business growth for small enterprises by helping them establish in-house design teams through CREW LINK. In the future, they plan to focus on feedback from partner companies to refine their service further, ensuring that designers add real value within different corporate cultures and business environments.

A Word from the Project Manager

Reina Hamaguchi, Project Manager of CREW LINK at Gadgelog, shared, “Effective designer recruitment hinges on identifying the right talents based on their dispositions, skills, and specialties. However, this can be challenging for businesses without prior design experience. CREW LINK harnesses our rich design industry expertise to make this process seamless—from applicant screening to post-hire training. I encourage all businesses that are serious about leveraging design for their growth to take advantage of our service.”

About Gadgelog

Gadgelog was founded in April 2007 and is located in Minato, Tokyo. The company specializes in various areas, including UI/UX design, web and DTP production, system operations, digital content creation, and PR & SP services. With a team dedicated to helping small businesses navigate the complexities of design in today's digital landscape, Gadgelog continues to innovate and adapt to the needs of its clients.