Hire the Top 1% of Technical & Creative Talent
We screen, test, and onboard developers, designers, and marketing coordinators — so you get operators who can execute, not just interview well. No more bad hires costing you 6 months of salary.
The Wrong Hire Costs You $50,000+ and 6 Months
Traditional recruiters send you resumes that look good on paper. But the developer can't write production code. The designer can't execute in Figma. The marketing coordinator has never run a paid campaign.
"We hired a 'senior developer' through a traditional agency. They couldn't write a basic API endpoint. Cost us 4 months and $40K."
— CTO
The cost of doing nothing:
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Lost productivity: 6 months of salary for someone who can't do the job
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Team burnout: Your best people pick up the slack for bad hires
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Missed deadlines: Projects stall while you re-hire
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Agency dependency: Traditional recruiters don't understand technical or creative roles
How Rivertly Finds Real Operators
We don't send resumes. We send people who can do the job. Our screening is conducted by our own active developers, design directors, and marketing heads — not HR recruiters using keyword matching.
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Technical vetting: Developers complete actual coding assignments reviewed by our senior engineers
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Creative portfolio audits: Designers and editors are evaluated by our design directors on real deliverables
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Marketing testing: Marketing coordinators run mock campaigns reviewed by our performance team
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Onboarding included: We don't just place and leave — we help set up environments, tools, and communication
Unified Operations
System runs 24/7 with zero bottlenecks and automatic recovery layers.
Finding the right talent is one of the biggest bottlenecks for growing companies. We act as your specialized recruitment partner, leveraging our network and technical understanding to source, interview, and onboard high-performing developers, graphic designers, and marketing coordinators.
Our Execution Process
A structured, sprint-based approach to scaling your capabilities.
Role Definition (Day 1-3)
We define the exact skills, experience level, and cultural fit you need. We create a technical assessment tailored to your specific requirements.
Sourcing & Screening (Week 1-2)
We source candidates from our network and active channels. Every candidate completes a hands-on technical assessment or creative portfolio review before we introduce them.
Interview & Selection (Week 2-3)
You interview pre-vetted candidates who have already passed our technical screening. We provide detailed evaluation notes on each candidate's strengths and development areas.
Onboarding Support (Week 3-4)
We help set up development environments, access controls, repository rights, brand style guides, and communication tools. We review initial performance to ensure immediate alignment.
Real Results. Not Vanity Metrics.
How we help ambitious B2B companies solve hard operational bottlenecks.
SaaS Startup Developer Hiring
4 months of failed interviews through traditional recruiters
3 senior developers hired in 2 weeks through Rivertly
Growth Marketing Team Build
Hired a marketing coordinator who had never run ads
Rivertly sourced a candidate with 3 years of B2B paid media experience
Rivertly Strategy vs. Traditional Approaches
Why B2B companies choose Rivertly's modern edge-first execution model.
| Capability | Rivertly System | Traditional Methods |
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| Vetting Team | Screened by active senior engineers and design directors | Non-technical HR recruiters using keyword matching |
| Quality Assurance | Candidates pass real coding assignments or portfolio audits | Forward unscreened resumes |
| Onboarding Support | We help set up environments, tools, and communication | Support ends when contract is signed |
| Time to Hire | 2-3 weeks average | 4-8 weeks average |
| Retention Rate | 95%+ at 90 days | 70-80% at 90 days |
| Specialization | Technical, creative, and marketing roles specifically | Generalist across all industries |
What We Deliver
Detailed capabilities we design, build, and optimize for your business.
Technical Roles
- Frontend developers (Astro, React, Next.js, Vue)
- Backend developers (Node.js, Python, Go)
- Full-stack engineers and technical architects
- DevOps, cloud hosting, and infrastructure specialists
- AI/ML and cognitive workflow developers
- QA engineers and automated test specialists
Creative & Design Roles
- UGC video creators and vertical video editors
- Senior graphic designers and retouched artists
- Motion graphics artists and animator specialists
- Brand designers and corporate identity developers
- UI/UX interface designers and wireframers
Growth & Marketing Roles
- Performance marketing and media buying coordinators
- Content marketing and editorial operations managers
- SEO organic visibility and search specialists
- Social media and professional community managers
- Marketing operations and RevOps specialists
Investment Options
Transparent packages structured around B2B growth targets. No hidden fees.
Contractor Placement
15% of contract value- Project-based contractors
- 1-12 month engagements
- Quick ramp-up
- Flexible scaling
Full-Time Placement
20% of first-year salary- Permanent hires
- Comprehensive vetting
- 90-day guarantee
- Onboarding support
Team Build Package
Custom Pricing- Multiple hires across roles
- Dedicated recruiter
- Volume discounts
- Ongoing talent pipeline
Frequently Asked Questions
Find direct, clear answers about this service and our execution model.
What roles does Rivertly specialize in recruiting?
We specialize in frontend/backend developers (Astro, React, Node), creative vertical video editors/UGC creators, senior graphic designers, and performance marketing coordinators.
How does Rivertly screen technical talent?
Unlike general staffing agencies, our screening is conducted by our own active developers, design directors, and marketing heads. We perform hands-on code reviews and creative portfolio critiques to ensure candidates have real operational skills.
Do you offer both contractor and full-time hiring support?
Yes. We support both project-based contractor sourcing (ideal for fast execution) and full-time permanent hiring (designed for long-term core scaling).
What if the hire doesn't work out?
We offer a 90-day guarantee on all full-time placements. If the hire doesn't work out within 90 days, we replace them at no additional cost.
Your Team Is Your Competitive Advantage
Book a free hiring consultation. We'll define your ideal candidate profile and show you how our hands-on vetting process delivers better hires, faster.