Catena is now Pearl Talent! Same mission, new name.
We connect you with the top illustrators. Pre-vetted, AI-trained, and placed fast.
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Pragmatic Brand Illustrator bringing 6 years of social-first creative production, including carousels, story templates, and reels. Operates well alongside social and content teams that ship daily.
Illustrator with 3+ years of editorial work, including spot illustration, long-form layouts, and feature illustration. Comfortable in publishing and content-led environments where craft has to ship at editorial pace.
Hands-on Brand Illustrator who has spent 5 years working with marketing and content teams on day-to-day creative production. Known for clean handoff, brand-system fidelity, and reliable turnaround.
Production-fluent Brand Illustrator with 3 years of template development, brand-kit systems, and multi-client workflows. Brings the operational rigor that turns creative requests into shippable assets quickly.
Illustrator with 4+ years across DTC, B2B, and editorial work for agency and in-house clients. Pairs strong visual taste with the production speed needed to keep content channels fed.
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 Illustrators 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.