CreateNew is a cooperative network that matches vetted digital professionals—specializing in brand identity, design systems, product design, UX strategy, and service design—with enterprises needing flexible talent. The platform handles compliance, contracts, payroll and benefits, offering direct freelancer, Contractor of Record, and Employer of Record models to reduce administrative overhead and legal risk for clients while giving freelancers freedom and high‑quality gig opportunities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Companies often face difficulty sourcing high‑quality digital professionals while ensuring legal compliance, proper payroll, and seamless contract management. Traditional recruitment or freelance platforms can lead to misclassification risks, administrative overhead, and fragmented onboarding processes.
Solution
CreateNew operates as a cooperative network that connects vetted digital professionals with innovative companies. It matches freelancers to relevant projects, handles all compliance, contract, and payroll responsibilities, and offers multiple engagement models—direct freelancer, Contractor of Record, and Employer of Record—to suit client needs. By automating invoicing, payment, and benefits administration, CreateNew reduces administrative burden and legal risk, allowing clients to focus on project delivery while professionals retain freedom over their work.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid‑size to large enterprises seeking to augment their product and design teams with freelance digital talent, as well as digital professionals looking for compliant, high‑quality project work.
Features
- Curated pool of over 1,000 vetted digital professionals across brand identity, design systems, product design, UX strategy, and service design
- AI‑assisted matching that surfaces high‑quality gig opportunities aligned with freelancers’ expertise
- Three compliant engagement options: Direct freelancer (5% of billed hours), Contractor of Record (10% of billed hours), Employer of Record (15% of billed hours)
- Automated contract generation, invoicing, payroll processing, and benefits administration
- Seamless integration with existing broker, MSP, or VMS platforms
- Ongoing support and compliance guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle