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How a Fabrication Shop Hired a SolidWorks Designer for $800/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
In this post, we’ll address common recruitment challenges and explain how remote hiring can solve them.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a remote staffing agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do? 

The client is a manufacturer of awnings, canopies, and shade structures. They use customized canvas and metal products designed specifically for unique commercial or residential needs. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

They needed a SolidWorks Designer to develop master models of core awning and canopy structures. Somewhere helped them hire from the Philippines, successfully connecting them with Irwin.

As their new SolidWorks Designer, Irwin is responsible for:

  • Developing SolidWorks master models
  • Writing DriveWorks rules that maintain structural integrity and apply engineering principles in SolidWorks master models
  • Preparing cost estimates

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Irwin now works full-time in the client time zone for $800 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

A Certified SolidWorks Professional, Irwin was exactly the candidate our client was looking for. He has been a SolidWorks Designer for five years and has worked with international clients from Australia and USA. Irwin has advanced expertise in product design and is skilled at DriveWorks as well. His previous clients described him as systematic and proactive. Overall, Irwin’s impressive qualifications made him a good fit for the position. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

If you’re looking to hire from the Philippines or hire from Latin America, Somewhere can help you find top overseas talent at 80% less than U.S. equivalents.

We specialize in helping businesses hire Filipino VAs, hire Filipino EAs, and hire Latin American remote workers for various roles, including customer support, operations, project management, design, development, and accounting. Whether you need full-time employees or prefer to hire Latin American remote contractors, we’ll match you with the right talent.

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