Talent Pods
Creative Teams by away × perhire
Your dedicated team in India.
Fully housed, compliant, and managed.
away, in collaboration with perhire.ai, helps companies build and operate small, dedicated creative teams that are faster to start, easier to manage, and designed for long-term ownership.
Forget "outsourcing". This is your team, your culture, just in a different zip code. We simply provide the infrastructure to make it happen.
Your Dedicated Global Extension

Elite Talent, Found for You

Find your flow. We connect you with the top 1% of talent that fits your specific tech stack and culture, naturally.

A Workspace That Inspires

Remote teams die without connection. We provide a premium, design-led HQ that your team will actually want to come to.
Engineered for
Stability
The data behind the global extension model.
away talent Pods are built to outperform agencies and local hiring on the metrics that matter.
Retention
Rate
12.6%
Record low voluntary attrition (GCCs) vs 20%+ in typical agencies. Stability by design.
Hiring
Velocity
2x Speed
Weeks, not months. Average time-to-fill of 14-21 days vs 41 days (US Avg).
Bad Hire
Avoidance
$30k+
Saved per role. We pre-vet the top 1%, eliminating the high cost of mis-hiring.
Talent
Quality
Top 1%
Rigorous technical and cultural vetting. We filter the noise so you don't have to.
Complete Cost Control
Agencies charge 3x-4x markups and keep the talent opaque. We charge a flat 1.5x multiplier. You know exactly what the talent earns.
You Pay
1.0 X
Talent Salary
+
We Charge
0.5 X
Everything Else
=
Total Cost
1.5 X
No Hidden Fees
The access fee covers:
Global Talent. Local Flow.
See how much you save with away Pods compared to hiring locally.
Top 1% talent, fully managed, at a thoughtful price.
Senior Graphic
Designer
US Market $92,000
away Pods (Est.)
$42,000
includes 1.5x multiplier
Senior React
Developer
US Market $150,000
away Pods (Est.)
$52,000
includes 1.5x multiplier
Full Stack
Engineer
US Market $165,000
away Pods (Est.)
$58,000
includes 1.5x multiplier
Senior Motion
Designer
US Market $130,000
away Pods (Est.)
$48,000
includes 1.5x multiplier
*Estimated annual costs based on 2024-2025 market averages. away Pods costs include the 1.5x multiplier covering all overheads.
Work, play, grow
- all under one roof
At away.center, work is just the beginning. Our spaces double as venues for intimate gigs, comedy nights, fireside chats, and weekly wellness sessions. From slow mornings with specialty coffee to after-hours music and movement, every day brings new ways to connect and create.
Where the savings actually come from
Most global creative hiring fails not because of talent, but
because teams are treated as short-term resources. We built a different system.
25-45%
Lower Salary & Compensation
Compared to equivalent creative hires in the UK, EU, Australia, or the US.
Why:
Better cost-to-skill ratio
No inflated junior salaries
Global allocation without quality loss
70–90%
Lower Hiring Costs
Eliminates recruiter fees, repeated interviews, and failed hires.
Eliminates:
◼ Recruiter fees & Long cycles
◼ Repeated interviews
◼ Talent is pre-vetted & ready
80–95%
Lower Compliance & HR
Handled end-to-end through the away × perhire model.
Avoid:
◼ Entity setup & Payroll infra
◼ Legal advisors
◼ Misclassification risk
60–80%
Lower Churn & Replacement
Designed for continuity, belonging, and long-term engagement.
Lower churn means:
◼ Fewer re-briefs
◼ No context loss
◼ No productivity resets
How away Pods compare
Key Factors
Local Creative Hire
Freelancers
Offshore Agency
away Talent Pods
Time to start

8-12 weeks

1-2 weeks4-6 weeks2-4 weeks
Hiring effort

High

MediumMediumLow
Continuity

High

LowMediumHigh
Context retention

High

LowMediumHigh
Creative ownership

High

LowMediumHigh
Management overhead

High

HighMediumLow
Cost predictability

Medium

LowMediumHigh
Compliance cost

High

LowMediumVery Low
Churn risk

Medium

HighMediumLow
Scalability

Slow

FragmentedRgidModular
A calmer way to build creative teams
Forget generic marketplaces, agencies, and recruitment firms.
We build dedicated pods that embed into your culture.

Designed for Complexity

Built for workflows that require iteration, critique, and brand context. Not just "fire-and-forget" tasks.

Systems, Not Micromanagement

We handle the ops, payroll, and compliance layer. You focus purely on creative direction.

Long-Term Memory

Pods stick with you. They learn your brand guidelines and get faster with every campaign.

Managed Workspaces

Talent works from professional Away Centers or partner hubs, ensuring a productive environment.
Intentionally Scoped

Talent Pods currently support:

Specialized clusters of talent, vetted for global standards.
A collaboration built for creative teams

Design-led, quiet workspaces built for focus, flow, and human connection.

• Engineers Calm: Acoustically treated for focus.
• Instills Rhythm: Separation of "Home" and "Hustle".
• Fuels Retention: A premium HQ they actually want.
• Designs Culture: Built for the "Mindful Achiever"

Your dedicated partner for building expert teams, meticulously sourced and vetted for impact.

• Pinpoints Talent: Full-time, part-time, or contract roles.
• Validates Fit: Technical skills, portfolio, and culture—verified.
• Eliminates Admin: Legal contracts and compliance handled.
• Guarantees Continuity: Instant replacements, zero gaps.
Together, we operate creative teams  not just hire creatives.
Where away Pods are available
Teams work from established away centers and curated partner workspaces. We are actively scaling across additional cities in India over the coming quarters.
away Pods for creative teams are live immediately in:

Who this is for

 Founder-Led Agencies seeking creative agility.
✔  In-house Brand Teams scaling content output.
✔  Growth Scaleups building long-term capability.
✔  Quality-First Companies unwilling to dilute quality

What this is not

 A transactional staffing agency.
✘  A chaotic freelance marketplace.
✘  A generic body-shopping model.
We don’t sell creative hours.
We build creative capability.
Designed for ownership, not supervision

Clarity over control

Clear ownership beats constant oversight. We define outcomes, not micromanagement.

Systems over managers

Good systems protect creative quality as teams scale, reducing the need for heavy management.

Continuity over churn

The best creative teams compound over time. We retain knowledge, context, and culture.

The away standard
We built away for calm, focused work. Now we’re engineering the teams to match.
Physical Deep Work Environments
Intentional Team Architecture
Long-Term Creative Development
Building something that didn’t exist before.
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Thinking about building a global creative team more intentionally?
Creative Teams by away × perhire
Available in Bangalore, Vizag, and Kolkata. Expanding in other cities soon.

FAQs

How do we handle timezones?

We structure roughly 4 hours of overlap for syncs, while deep work happens asynchronously. This follow-the-sun model often doubles shipping speed.

Who owns the IP?

You do. 100%. Our contracts are explicit—everything your Pod creates is your intellectual property from day one, securely transferred.

How do you handle data security?

We maintain enterprise-grade security standards. Every pod operates in a compliant environment with enforced NDAs, endpoint protection, and secure access protocols tailored to your compliance needs.

What if a placement doesn't work out?

We offer a swift replacement guarantee. If a role isn't the right fit, we manage the transition smoothly and source a replacement immediately, with no long-term lock-in on specific individuals.

Is equipment included?

Yes. We coordinate with preferred vendors to procure exactly what your role needs. Because requirements vary by company and role (e.g., Mac Studio for designers vs. M3 Pro for devs), we handle this custom procurement so your team is ready on day one.

Can I try the space before I commit?

Absolutely. Try us for a day or just a few hours — we offer both day passes and hourly flex options. One visit and you'll likely never want to leave.

How do they integrate with our tools?

Seamlessly. Your pod joins your Slack, Jira, GitHub, and Figma just like a local hire. We handle the onboarding logistics to get them authenticated and productive instantly.

How fast can we deploy a pod?

Standard deployment takes less than 2 weeks. For highly specialized roles, we provide a transparent timeline upfront. Our pre-vetted talent pool allows us to move significantly faster than traditional hiring.

Do I need to manage them heavily?

No. We design for "Systems over Managers." While you own the roadmap and creative direction, our pods are senior enough to operate autonomously within the guardrails we help you set.

Can I scale my pod up or down?

Yes. Our model is elastic. You can add specialists for a sprint or scale the core team as your roadmap evolves, giving you fluidity that fixed headcount doesn't allow.

Why is retention higher with away?

Because we treat talent as partners, not resources. By providing physical deep-work environments and a culture of ownership, we attract and retain the top 1% who want to do their best work.

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