Case Studies


Explore our case studies to see how Creative Niche has helped top brands, agencies, and startups unlock their potential through tailored recruitment solutions. From building specialized teams to driving business growth, these real-world examples demonstrate our expertise in finding the right talent for every need. Whether it's finding freelancers, that perfect full-time hire or key executive, our success stories showcase the impactful results we deliver.

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Freelance & Contract
Studio Solutions
Payroll Services
Ottawa
All Cities (USA)
Technology & Consulting
NOKIA
Freelance & Contract
Studio Solutions

Our Client

Enhancing B2B technology innovation, our client leads in networking by connecting the world's people, machines, and devices, unlocking digital potential across every industry.

Business Challenge 

Our client wanted to consolidate its contractor workforce while bringing new creative and marketing talent into its global roster. Their goal was to elevate the quality of work, introduce fresh perspectives, and bring ideas to market faster.

Our Approach

To support the client's evolving contingent workforce, we delivered a comprehensive payroll and contractor management solution that streamlined administration, reduced compliance risk, and simplified the engagement of freelance talent across multiple markets. Acting as an extension of their team, we managed the day-to-day complexities of their contractor workforce, allowing the client to focus on delivering high-quality work and growing the business.

Alongside payroll services, we developed targeted recruitment strategies to source exceptional freelance marketing, creative, design, events, and copywriting talent. Through extensive market mapping and geographic research, we built a high-calibre global talent network that gave the client fast access to specialized professionals while improving the quality, consistency, and speed of creative execution.

The Results & Impact

During our 10+ years working together, we have payrolled over 200 contractors and successfully identified, vetted, and placed more than 150 contract creatives in a number of different global locations.

Testimonial 

"Creative Niche has been a trusted and invaluable partner. They provide us with immediate access to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Marketing and Communications, covering content creation, design, analytics, project management, and more. Additionally, their payrolling services have enabled us to maintain a consistent pool of experienced resources, offering timely estimates, invoicing, and detailed monthly reporting. The exceptional customer service and high-quality candidates they place with us have made Creative Niche a vital asset to our teams."Martech Program Manager

Successfully Filled Freelance & Contract Roles:

  • Art Director
  • Bilingual Proofreader
  • Campaign Strategist
  • Content Creator
  • Copywriter
  • Creative Director
  • Data Analyst
  • Digital Strategist
  • Editor-in-Chief
  • French Translator
  • Global Marketing Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Marcom Manager
  • Marcom Project Manager
  • Motion Designer
  • Photo Editor
  • Presentation Designer
  • Production Designer
  • Program Campaign Manager
  • SEM Specialist
  • SEO Specialist
  • Social Media Community Manager
  • Social Media Strategist
  • Technical Writer
  • UI Designer
  • UX Designer
  • Video Editor
  • Web Developer

Marketing, Media & eCommerce
Design & Production
Coordination & Project Management
Product & Digital
Video & Motion Graphics
Full-Time
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Toronto
Not-for-Profit & Education
VILLA CHARITY
Full-Time

Our Client

This charity provides culture and heritage focused experiences, services, and support, along with long-term independent living centres for seniors. This charity boasts a long history of supporting seniors through an event centre, tailored programming, cafes, and more.

Business Challenge

Looking to hire a Marketing Specialist who had a background in culture and arts, as well as event planning and marketing management that was as excited and passionate about their mission as they were. To find the right candidate, the client needed a recruitment agency that could identify, vet, and present a range of candidates for this newly created and critical role. 

Our Approach

Finding someone who fulfilled their exact needs proved to be difficult for them which is why they turned to Creative Niche. Our process, team, expertise and approach delivered a range of exciting and qualified candidates for them to meet and select and enthusiastically hire.

The Results & Impact

Our clients’ dedicated team delivered on our promise and did so quickly, resulting in a successful hire with a very happy customer.

Testimonial

“Creative Niche was successful in finding us a highly qualified candidate for our team, for a role which had proven very challenging to fill using traditional recruitment methods. They understood our unique needs and were able to present talent that not only had the necessary job skills but would also be the right fit.” - Director, Marketing and Communications

Marketing, Media & eCommerce
Full-Time
Freelance & Contract
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Toronto
Not-for-Profit & Education
Health & Wellness
PRINCESS MARGARET (Full-time, Freelance)
Full-Time
Freelance & Contract
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness

Our Client

Connected to one of Canada’s leading hospitals, recognized globally this not-for-profit supports cancer research, treatment, and education. It relies primarily on fundraising events that aid scientific advancements and the provision of treatments and patient care, and has impacted the lives of millions of Canadians.

Business Challenge 

With a goal of demonstrating the types of treatment and research being funded by donors, the organization needed creative contractors who could deliver on a short and long-term basis. With the business being entirely mission driven, it was important to find creatives who shared in their vision and understood their branding.

The organization required not only a recruitment agency, but one that could act as a hiring consultant. As an extension of their creative team, the agency would need help to identify hiring needs and then find the right potential candidates to meet their needs.

Our Approach

The client came to Creative Niche for help with a wide variety of full-time searches and freelance needs and required quick-turnaround on delivery.  Our team developed custom recruitment strategies, built a bench of freelancers on demand and had regular meetings to ensure we could provide talent proactively based on their projected needs.

The Results & Impact

We have made 18 successful placements with a 100% fill ratio over our four years working together. 

Successfully Filled Freelance & Full-time Roles:

  • Senior Art Director
  • Copywriter 
  • Creative Director
  • Digital Designer
  • Graphic Designer 
  • Junior Art Director
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Proofreader
  • Video Editor
  • Web Developer

Content & Social Media
Coordination & Project Management
Creative & Strategy
Design & Production
Marketing, Media & eCommerce
Freelance & Contract
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Toronto
Not-for-Profit & Education
Health & Wellness
HEART & STROKE (Freelance, Full-time)
Freelance & Contract
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness

Our Client

With a goal to improve diagnosis, care, and support for millions of Canadians, this not-for-profit is a global leader known for tackling issues related to diseases research, prevention and support. 

Business Challenge

With constant pressure to showcase to donors where the organization's efforts were going, but also to grow their donor base each year, this not-for-profit required cutting-edge creatives and marketing expertise to launch successful campaigns.

Each team within this not-for-profit has a high level of autonomy to accomplish their goals and needed a recruitment agency who could provide strong talent quickly, with an emphasis on finding the right backgrounds and experience to be effective out of the gates.

Our Approach

With the level of autonomy teams were given, Creative Niche needed to quickly get up to speed with the needs of all hiring managers involved, as well as organizational goals so we could find candidates that aligned with the client’s vision. To make sure we were on the right track, the team actively sought out feedback before, during and after the hiring process so we could ensure future hires continued to meet the mark.

The Results & Impact

In our 10+ year partnership, we have made more than 40 successful placements and have become our client’s go-to for all their hiring needs!

Successfully Filled Freelance & Full-time Roles: 

  • Bilingual Production Designer
  • Content Specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Digital Designer
  • Digital Marketing Coordinator 
  • Direct Response Copywriter
  • Email Designer
  • Flash Animation Designer
  • French Production Designer 
  • Graphic Designer 
  • Infographic Designer
  • Marketing Project Manager
  • Motion Designer 
  • PowerPoint Designer 
  • Proofreader
  • Social Media Specialist 
  • Web Designer

Content & Social Media
Coordination & Project Management
Creative & Strategy
Design & Production
Marketing, Media & eCommerce
Full-Time
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Toronto
Retail, DTC & CPG
Travel & Lifestyle
UNBOUND MERINO (Full-time)
Full-Time
Travel & Lifestyle
Travel & Lifestyle

Our Client

A premium clothing company specialized in high-performance merino wool apparel. Their products are known for being lightweight, odor-resistant, and versatile, making them ideal for travel and outdoor activities.

Business Challenge

Our client initially attempted to handle their own recruitment before partnering with another firm, but unfortunately, the results fell short, requiring significant time and effort without achieving success. They needed a partner to support the search and deliver results.

Our Approach

After a briefing call with the CEO we went to work by building out a recruitment strategy and taking action which meant presenting a range of qualified candidates fast! 

The Results & Impact

Our partnership quickly turned a challenging search into a successful outcome. After unsuccessful attempts to recruit internally and through another firm, we identified and placed the right candidate in a short period of time. By delivering a highly qualified hire through an efficient and collaborative process, we reduced the burden on the client's leadership team and provided the expertise needed to support the company's continued growth.

Testimonial

“After many months of interviews with the wrong candidates, Creative Niche literally came to the rescue. The quality of the interviews we had after hiring them was night and day and we found someone PERFECT for the role. It was an amazing experience from start to finish!” – Founder & CEO

Content & Social Media
Freelance & Contract
Studio Solutions
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Toronto
Calgary
Retail, DTC & CPG
Travel & Lifestyle
Automotive & Manufacturing
CANADIAN TIRE (Freelance, Studio Solutions)
Freelance & Contract
Studio Solutions
Travel & Lifestyle
Travel & Lifestyle

Our Client

This well-known Canadian retail organization specializes in providing a wide range of products and services, catering to the needs of home improvement, automotive, and outdoor enthusiasts with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. 

Business Challenge

Faced with a competitive landscape for digital and marketing retail talent, they sought a strategic partner to source qualified freelancers for various marketing and digital roles. Their goal was to ensure access to experienced professionals who could deliver high-quality work, meet budgetary constraints, and adhere to tight timelines.

Our Approach

Our long-standing partnership has been built on a proactive and collaborative approach. Through regular planning sessions, ongoing talent pipelining, and continuous alignment with evolving business priorities, we helped the client stay ahead of seasonal hiring demands, promotional initiatives, and the unique talent needs of multiple retail and eCommerce brands.

The Results & Impact

Over 10+ years working with this client, we have successfully filled more than 60 freelance roles including video, design, content, marketing and digital. The duration of the assignments and projects were 6+ months.

Successfully Filled Freelance & Contract Roles:

  • Art Director
  • Content Program Manager
  • Copywriter
  • Digital Production Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Manager, Content Strategy
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Production Coordinator
  • Program Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Proofreader
  • SEO Writer
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • User Interface (UI) Designer
Content & Social Media
Coordination & Project Management
Creative & Strategy
Design & Production
Marketing, Media & eCommerce

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