Clever Helps Ambitious Companies Grow Faster by Hiring Smarter.
Clever Helps Ambitious Companies Grow Faster by Hiring Smarter.
We find and place high-performing marketing and creative talent from the Philippines, so you can scale without the cost or risk of local hiring.
We find and place high-performing marketing and creative talent from the Philippines, so you can scale without the cost or risk of local hiring.
Clever helps ambitious companies grow faster by hiring smarter.
“Hiring should be a competitive advantage, not a constant risk. That’s what Clever was built to deliver.”
Riaz Gajia
CEO & Co-Founder
Your Growth Partner.
Your Growth Partner.
Clever was founded to solve a simple problem: too many companies break their growth by hiring the wrong people.
We have seen how rising salaries, limited local talent, and slow recruitment hold teams back. We built Clever to give companies a smarter way to scale — using world-class global talent and a recruitment process designed for performance, not volume.
Clever was founded to solve a simple problem: too many companies break their growth by hiring the wrong people.
We have seen how rising salaries, limited local talent, and slow recruitment hold teams back. We built Clever to give companies a smarter way to scale — using world-class global talent and a recruitment process designed for performance, not volume.
We don’t just introduce candidates. We help you build the team that will take your business forward.
We don’t just introduce candidates. We help you build the team that will take your business forward.
Why clients choose Clever:
Why clients choose Clever:
Recruiter-led screening by specialists who understand marketing and creative roles
Recruiter-led screening by specialists who understand marketing and creative roles
Recruiter-led screening by specialists who understand marketing and creative roles
Fully vetted, role-ready candidates — not CVs from a database
Fully vetted, role-ready candidates — not CVs from a database
Fully vetted, role-ready candidates — not CVs from a database
Full-time, embedded hires who work as part of your team
Full-time, embedded hires who work as part of your team
Full-time, embedded hires who work as part of your team
A 6-month free replacement guarantee for total peace of mind
A 6-month free replacement guarantee for total peace of mind
A 6-month free replacement guarantee for total peace of mind
Only the Best.
Only the Best.
We know outstanding talent when we see it.
The Philippines is home to some of the most capable digital and creative professionals in the world — known for their communication, reliability, and attention to detail.
From performance marketers and designers to content and growth specialists, the people we place bring a strong work ethic, commercial mindset, and pride in what they do.
We don’t hire for volume. We hire for quality.
We know outstanding talent when we see it.
The Philippines is home to some of the most capable digital and creative professionals in the world — known for their communication, reliability, and attention to detail.
From performance marketers and designers to content and growth specialists, the people we place bring a strong work ethic, commercial mindset, and pride in what they do.
We don’t hire for volume. We hire for quality.
How it Began.
Founded by Riaz Gajia and David Denholm, Clever brings together decades of experience across recruitment, outsourcing, and professional services.
Riaz has spent over 17 years recruiting for startups, agencies, and global businesses across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. David has built and scaled service-based companies using high-performing global teams.
Together, they saw the same problem again and again: companies wanted to use global talent, but kept getting burned by poor screening and weak accountability.
Clever was built to change that.
What we believe in.
People First
Everything starts with people. We treat our candidates and clients with respect, honesty, and care.
People First
Everything starts with people. We treat our candidates and clients with respect, honesty, and care.
Partnership Over Process
We are not a platform. We are an extension of your team, invested in your success.
Partnership Over Process
We are not a platform. We are an extension of your team, invested in your success.
Quality Always Wins
We never compromise on the standard of the people we place.
Quality Always Wins
We never compromise on the standard of the people we place.
Transparency Matters
No jargon, no hidden fees, no fine print — just clear, honest hiring.
Transparency Matters
No jargon, no hidden fees, no fine print — just clear, honest hiring.
Opportunity for All
Great talent exists everywhere. We exist to unlock it.
Opportunity for All
Great talent exists everywhere. We exist to unlock it.
Build And Grow Together
When our clients grow, our people grow. That’s how we measure success.
Build And Grow Together
When our clients grow, our people grow. That’s how we measure success.
The Clever Team.
The Clever Team.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Who is Clever for?
Clever works with startups, agencies, SaaS companies, and e-commerce brands that want to build high-performing marketing and creative teams using global talent.
Where is your team based?
Our leadership and clients are based in the UK and US. Our recruitment and talent network is based in the Philippines.
How does Clever work?
We run a recruiter-led search to source, vet, and present a shortlist of top candidates. You interview and select your hire, and we support you through offer and onboarding.
How do you find and vet candidates?
Every candidate goes through technical testing, skills assessment, and a structured interview to evaluate both capability and fit before being introduced to a client.
How flexible is the Clever model?
You can start with one hire and scale to a team. There are no subscriptions or long-term commitments — just a placement fee for each role you fill.
What makes Clever different?
We combine specialist marketing recruitment, deep vetting, and a 6-month free replacement guarantee. We are focused on long-term performance, not just filling roles.
Who is Clever for?
Clever works with startups, agencies, SaaS companies, and e-commerce brands that want to build high-performing marketing and creative teams using global talent.
Where is your team based?
Our leadership and clients are based in the UK and US. Our recruitment and talent network is based in the Philippines.
How does Clever work?
We run a recruiter-led search to source, vet, and present a shortlist of top candidates. You interview and select your hire, and we support you through offer and onboarding.
How do you find and vet candidates?
Every candidate goes through technical testing, skills assessment, and a structured interview to evaluate both capability and fit before being introduced to a client.
How flexible is the Clever model?
You can start with one hire and scale to a team. There are no subscriptions or long-term commitments — just a placement fee for each role you fill.
What makes Clever different?
We combine specialist marketing recruitment, deep vetting, and a 6-month free replacement guarantee. We are focused on long-term performance, not just filling roles.
Who is Clever for?
Clever works with startups, agencies, SaaS companies, and e-commerce brands that want to build high-performing marketing and creative teams using global talent.
Where is your team based?
Our leadership and clients are based in the UK and US. Our recruitment and talent network is based in the Philippines.
How does Clever work?
We run a recruiter-led search to source, vet, and present a shortlist of top candidates. You interview and select your hire, and we support you through offer and onboarding.
How do you find and vet candidates?
Every candidate goes through technical testing, skills assessment, and a structured interview to evaluate both capability and fit before being introduced to a client.
How flexible is the Clever model?
You can start with one hire and scale to a team. There are no subscriptions or long-term commitments — just a placement fee for each role you fill.
What makes Clever different?
We combine specialist marketing recruitment, deep vetting, and a 6-month free replacement guarantee. We are focused on long-term performance, not just filling roles.
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Build your marketing and creative capability with dedicated, full-time talent.
"I've had the pleasure of working with Riaz on multiple recruitment needs and can confidently say he’s one of the best in the business. If you're looking for a recruiter who genuinely partners with you, I couldn't recommend Riaz highly enough."
Doycin Sakutov
Digital Director
"Riaz is a genuinely excellent recruiter, taking the time to understand both the role and the company. From the start every candidate was thoroughly pre-vetted and a great fit."
Sarah Tong
Chief Operating Officer
"I have had the pleasure of working with Riaz multiple times to fill critical roles within my team. Every hire I’ve made via him has turned out to be incredibly valuable. I’d highly recommend Riaz to any organisation looking for a strategic recruitment partner."
Emillie Hill
Digital Director
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Ready to Hire?
Build your marketing and creative capability with dedicated, full-time talent.
"I've had the pleasure of working with Riaz on multiple recruitment needs and can confidently say he’s one of the best in the business. If you're looking for a recruiter who genuinely partners with you, I couldn't recommend Riaz highly enough."
Doycin Sakutov
Digital Director