Catena is now Pearl Talent! Same mission, new name.
We connect you with the top Creative directors. Pre-vetted, AI-trained, and placed fast.






Brand Creative Director with 8 years of work mentoring designers, copywriters, and producers across distributed creative pods. Combines strong craft instincts with the people-leadership that scales creative teams.

Brand Creative Director with 7 years across consumer-brand and B2B-tech creative leadership, with deep work on cross-channel campaign direction. Strong fit for companies balancing brand storytelling with performance-marketing creative.

Creative Director with 8+ years of agency and in-house creative leadership across DTC, fintech, and SaaS clients. Built for product and marketing leaders who want creative as a strategic, not a service, function.

Creative Director with 9+ years bridging brand strategy and creative execution for early-stage and growth-stage companies. Strong remote-first leader who works comfortably across distributed creative and marketing teams.

Brand Creative Director with 7+ years leading creative across brand, campaign, and content for venture-backed and agency-led teams. Brings a vision-first leadership style anchored in concept clarity and craft mentorship.

We keep our talent pool tight. Every candidate has cleared our vetting process and completed our AI training program before they're available to you.

Our talent completes a 5-week AI training program where they learn to use AI for research, communication, operations, and reporting. They're not learning on your time - they show up ready.

Book a call today, interview pre-vetted candidates tomorrow. No waiting weeks for sourcing or screening.

From first call to signed offer in under a week. We've cut the typical 2-month hiring cycle down to days.
Our Premium White-Glove Service Starts At $3,000 Per Month, Offering 60% Cost Savings Compared To Us-Level Talent While Maintaining The Same Quality Standards. This Includes Comprehensive Managed Services, Ongoing Support, And Training.
The Entire Process From Initial Requirements To Starting Work Typically Takes 13-21 Days, Significantly Faster Than Traditional Hiring Processes While Ensuring Quality Matches Through Our Rigorous Vetting Process.
Yes, We Focus On Long-Term Partnerships With A 90%+ Retention Rate Approach. We Offer Our 90-Day Talent Guarantee With Free Replacements And Focus On Candidates Looking For Long-Term Career Growth Rather Than Transactional Hiring.
Focus On Portfolio Quality, Relevant Experience, Technical Expertise, And Creative Problem-Solving Abilities. Our Talent Comes From Top Studios And Agencies With Proven Track Records.
Pearl Talent Connects You With Top-Tier Creative Directors From Our Exclusive Global Networks, Ensuring You Access The Best Skills Regardless Of Geographical Limitations While Maintaining Us-Level Quality Standards.
Include Specific Design Requirements, Software Proficiency Needs, Project Scope, Style Preferences, And Portfolio Examples That Demonstrate The Quality And Approach You Need.