Hire the right people, from the U.S. and Latin America.

SQUAD is a recruiting and staffing partner for U.S. companies, offering direct hire and employer-of-record services with one simple monthly invoice.

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Scale your team with the following job positions: Project Manager Producer Graphic Designer Motion Designer Unity Developer Bookkeeper
About Squad

Your Partner in Building Exceptional Teams

Great companies are built by great teams. We help you assemble yours.
SQUAD is a recruiting partner for U.S. companies that need people who get it from day one. We don't just match keywords on a resume. We learn how your team works, then find the specialists who fit, whether that's a developer, a designer, a marketer, a producer or an operations lead. We provide seasoned specialists from the U.S. and Latin America who can integrate with your team or build one from scratch. Hire them through traditional recruiting, or through our employer-of-record model with one simple monthly invoice while we handle payroll, admin and compliance Your next great hire is one call away.

Karla Cruz
Founder / CEO
With ten years of experience placing top talent in leading U.S. companies, Karla specializes in bridging the gap between businesses and exceptional candidates. A bilingual professional with an international background, she brings a multicultural perspective and a relationship-driven approach to recruitment. Karla seamlessly navigates both cultures, leveraging her deep industry knowledge to make a lasting impact. A Tulane University master’s graduate and passionate gamer she might kick your butt in titles like Mortal Kombat, or leave you behind in Super Mario Wonder.
Talent Integration & Team Formation

Secure the Perfect Talent

Staff augmentation kicks off with a thorough consultation to pinpoint your project goals, team culture, and any skill gaps. From seamlessly integrating experts into your existing workforce to building a new team from the ground up, we tailor every step to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re looking for short-term support or long-term expertise, our approach ensures you secure the right talent with the precise skills to enhance your current team.

Sourcing and Talent

Seamless Onboarding & Support

We leverage our vast network to connect you with professionals who align with your objectives, handling every step of the hiring process from sourcing and screening to shortlisting the best candidates and managing the interview process. Once the right individuals are selected, our efficient onboarding process weaves new team members into your operations with minimal disruption, driving productivity and maintaining a smooth workflow every step of the way.

Payroll & Administrative Management

Simple as a Monthly Invoice

We handle salaries, administration, and professional support, allowing you to focus entirely on your projects. As your needs evolve, staff augmentation provides the flexibility to scale your team up or down seamlessly. Throughout the engagement, we offer ongoing support to ensure your augmented team consistently delivers value and stays aligned with your project objectives.

Sample Candidates
Senior Graphic Designer
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A Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with 5+ years of experience in branding, packaging, and digital content creation. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, with a keen eye for composition, social media engagement, and cohesive brand storytelling. Adept at leading design teams and crafting visually compelling assets that elevate brands across platforms
Senior Creative Producer
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Dynamic Production Manager and Content Producer, skilled in game production, post-production, and media coordination. With a track record of boosting engagement, optimizing workflows, and reducing costs, they have led high-profile productions across film, television, and gaming, ensuring seamless execution and top-tier results. Adept at managing budgets, logistics, and global teams, they bring creative vision and operational efficiency to every project.
Bookkeeper
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Detail-oriented and highly skilled Bookkeeper with over 8 years of experience in SAP and QuickBooks, specializing in financial record-keeping, reconciliations, and reporting. Proven ability to manage financial transactions, payroll, and accounts for U.S.-based companies, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and tax regulations. Adept at streamlining financial processes, improving efficiency, and maintaining impeccable accuracy in all aspects of bookkeeping.
Our Clients

Cost-Effective and Scalable Talent

Whether you need one developer or an entire UA team, scale effortlessly without breaking the bank accessing highly skilled professionals at competitive rates.

Minimal Time Zone Difference

Real-time collaboration is effortless thanks to time zone alignment. No late-night or early-morning calls, just smooth, efficient teamwork that is culturally aligned and fluent in the same media.

Integration Without Overhead

Skip the costs of office space, HR management, and the stress of layoffs. Plus, they’re never alone each hire gains access to a network of experts from our team, ensuring support and collaboration from day one.

55%

Lower Salaries than the USA

50%

Increased hires in LATAM in 2023

85%

Minimum Time Zone Overlap

0%

Hassle

CASE STUDY

Supporting a Game Studio Through Pre-Launch Growth

What began as a single hiring engagement evolved into a multi-role partnership supporting engineering, animation, content creation, and player support. By combining an established gaming talent network with an engaged hiring team, we delivered qualified candidates within days for some searches and completed specialized hires in less than a month.

CASE STUDY

Scaling UA Creative Production for a Leading Gaming Platform

SQUAD provided a dedicated creative team to a top mobile gaming platform, accelerating high-performing ad production and improving engagement through seamless integration, optimized workflows, and data-driven iteration.

CASE STUDY

Staff Augmentation Services

SQUAD's Staff Augmentation Services empower game studios to scale their creative teams with remote experts across concept art, UI/UX, 3D, and VFX. Designed for flexibility and speed, our model integrates top-tier talent directly into your workflows—without the overhead of full-time hires. This case explores how our streamlined hiring process, hands-on support, and adaptive contracts help studios boost output, meet deadlines, and maintain creative control.

CASE STUDY

Building a High-Performance Game Development Team from the Ground Up

SQUAD built a high-performance game development team from scratch. Their strategic staffing and agile pipeline enabled the creation of a high-quality game, meeting key milestones efficiently and delivering a standout final product.