Industry: Risk Advisory & Professional Services
Locations: Brazil & Argentina
Roles & Salaries:
- Graphic Designer: $1,300/month
- Executive Operations: $1,800/month
Estimated U.S. Cost: ~$12,000/month combined
Total Savings: ~74%
Background: A Specialized Risk Advisory Firm Scaling Its Operations
A U.S.-based risk advisory firm working across compliance and strategic risk needed to scale its internal operations while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and brand consistency.
As the company continued to grow, the Founder needed to expand their capacity, both operationally and in brand execution. They were looking for two key hires:
- An Executive Operations professional to act as a strategic extension of the Founder, ensuring priorities moved forward, communications were handled effectively, and operations remained organized and scalable.
- A Graphic Designer who could execute quickly and independently, translating established brand guidelines into high-quality visual assets to support marketing, events, and thought leadership.
They turned to South to build this support layer cost-effectively and efficiently, without compromising on quality.
The Challenge: High Standards, Lean Structure
Hiring these roles in the U.S. (estimated ~$12,000/month combined) didn’t align with the company’s lean and scalable approach.
They needed professionals who could:
- Operate at a high level in a professional services environment
- Handle sensitive information and external communications with care
- Work autonomously and integrate quickly into a fast-paced, founder-led team
- Deliver consistent, high-quality output with minimal oversight
Key Responsibilities
Graphic Designer
- Design high-quality social media assets (quote cards, promotional visuals)
- Create event materials (presentations, invitations, digital/print assets)
- Develop lead magnets (whitepapers, reports, guides)
- Translate briefs into polished designs with minimal supervision
- Ensure brand consistency across all materials
Executive Operations
- Coordinate meetings with senior stakeholders (executives, partners, regulators)
- Manage and triage communications, including drafting responses
- Support Founder priorities and daily execution
- Manage systems, workflows, and documentation (Notion, trackers, etc.)
- Ensure organization, visibility, and progress across initiatives
The Solution: Two High-Impact Hires in Under 25 Days
South launched both searches simultaneously and delivered a shortlist of highly vetted candidates.
Within less than 25 days, the client:
- Reviewed candidates
- Conducted interviews
- Selected and hired both professionals
South handled the full process:
- Sourcing
- Vetting
- Interview coordination
- Compliance & contracts
- Payroll setup
- Ongoing support
The process was fast and efficient, requiring minimal bandwidth from the client.
Meet the Talent
Ivan – Graphic Designer (from Brazil)
Ivan brings over 20 years of experience across editorial, brand, and marketing environments, with a strong foundation in photography and visual storytelling.
Highlights:
- Deep expertise across the full visual ecosystem, from strategy to execution
- Strong background in branding, campaigns, and digital media
- Proven ability to elevate visual standards across platforms
- Experience working internationally across diverse markets
His combination of execution speed and high aesthetic standards made him an ideal fit for the role.
Carolina – Executive Operations (from Argentina)
Carolina is an Operations and Project Management professional with 10+ years of experience supporting executives and leading global operations.
Highlights:
- Former Executive Assistant in a law firm, with experience drafting legal documents and supporting senior stakeholders
- Most recently served as Operations Specialist at a U.S.-based company, acting as a right hand to the Founder
- Strong experience managing communications, KPIs, reporting, and systems
- Highly proficient in tools like Notion, Asana, Salesforce, Tableau, and AI tools
- Fluent in English (C2)
Her ability to combine structure, communication, and execution made her a seamless extension of the Founder.
The Impact: Immediate Leverage for the Founder
Both hires integrated quickly into the team and began contributing almost immediately.
Early impact includes:
- Increased operational clarity and organization across initiatives
- Strong support in managing executive-level communications and priorities
- Consistent production of high-quality branded materials
- Reduced workload for the Founder, enabling focus on strategic growth
The client successfully built a reliable, high-performing support structure without significantly increasing overhead.
Results
- Time to Hire: < 25 days
- Cost Savings: ~74% vs. U.S. hires
- Performance: Fast onboarding and strong early contribution
- Scalability: High-quality support aligned with long-term growth
Why Hire With South?
South helps companies build high-performing remote teams in LATAM, combining quality, speed, and cost efficiency.
From sourcing and vetting to payroll and ongoing support, we manage the entire process so you can stay focused on growing your business.
