Hire a Virtual Assistant for Creatives

Hire creative virtual assistants from South Africa and the Philippines, including graphic design, social media content creation, and brand designers. Cherry Assistants helps source, vet, onboard, and retain elite creative virtual assistants.

Why Choose Our Creative Assistants

Cherry Assistants give creative professionals back their time by handling admin, project coordination, and client management, so you can focus on being creative.

Our virtual assistants work with designers, photographers, agencies, and freelancers to keep projects on track. They manage calendars, client communication, invoicing, research, and file organization, making your workflow seamless. Experienced with creative tools and cloud storage, they adapt to your style and keep your business running smoothly behind the scenes.

Confidentiality is key in creative industries. Our assistants protect your ideas and client data, maintaining professionalism on every project.

With Cherry Assistants, you get scalable support while bringing in extra help during busy seasons or ongoing admin so you never miss a deadline. We free you up to focus on creativity and client work.

Trusted by Business Owners Like You

Hear what Cherry Assistant clients have to say about working with our remote virtual assistants and offshore talent from South Africa and the Philippines.

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Trevor Sookraj

Divisional

"We've been able to cut expenses on employees and contractors by more than 60%"

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Jessie Lizak

Reveting

"Helping scale Whiskey Winsday and focus on bringing in revenue"

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Billy Howel

Owex Labs

"My inbox has been at zero and I'm booking new clients"

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Michael Haeri

Major Maids Home Cleaning

"I've been able to take myself out of the day to day business"

Types of Roles for Every Creatives Use Case

Example Roles

Portfolio Assistant

Exhibition Coordinator

Grant Writer

Example Roles

Client Services Assistant

Photo Management Assistant

Social Media Content Creator

Presentation Designer

Example Roles

Virtual Assistant

Manuscript Submission Specialist

Project Manager

Example Roles

Production Scheduler

Production Assistant

Script Writer

Example Roles

Artist Management Assistant

Community Manager

Social Media Content Creator

Project Manager

Permit Coordinator

Example Tasks That Our Creatives Assistant Handles

Portfolio Management

  • Curating and organizing your creative work samples for maximum impact
  • Updating online portfolios across multiple platforms and websites
  • Creating tailored portfolio submissions for specific client opportunities
  • Tracking portfolio performance metrics and engagement analytics

Client Communication

  • Professionally responding to client emails and inquiries
  • Scheduling and coordinating creative consultations and meetings
  • Managing feedback cycles and revision requests
  • Sending and following up on project proposals and contracts
  • Maintaining regular client touchpoints and relationship nurturing

Project Timeline Tracking

  • Setting up project milestones and deadline tracking systems
  • Sending timely reminders to team members about upcoming deliverables
  • Creating visual progress reports and timeline dashboards
  • Coordinating revisions and client feedback cycles
  • Managing resource allocation across multiple creative projects

Our Mission

We help business owners increase profits by hiring overseas talent. Save costs, scale your operations, and free your time. Our offshore talent are sourced from South Africa and the Philippines using the most intense vetting process.

SEE FOR YOURSELF

Meet a Cherry Assistant

Our virtual assistants speak fluent English,
are college-educated, and have 5+ years experience
in your industry and role.

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Vee

South Africa

Customer Service / Executive Assistant

How Does It Work?

3 easy steps to hire offshore talent from Cherry Assistant.

1. Discovery Call

Our expert recruiters chat with you to understand your business and hiring needs to hire the perfect candidate. Don't know what you're looking for? That's okay, we can help guide you through your current processes and find points of delegation.

2. Intensive Vetting

We only hire the top 1% candidate out of thousands of candidates for each job. Every candidate goes through: multiple interviews with Cherry Assistant, WiFi & device compatibility checks, personality tests, reference & background checks, and demo task evaluations before presenting them to you as a candidate.

3. Kick Off

You'll meet your final 2-3 candidates and decide who you vibe with the best. Cherry Assistant does pre-training, scheduled onboarding & kick off, handles logistics, and guides you through the onboarding process for the first month.

Transparent & Simple Pricing.

Explore different pricing for Standard & Senior Virtual Assistants.

Starter VA Plan

10 hours per week of vetted talent.

$497/m
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Perfect for light support needs

10 hours per week of vetted offshore talent.
Fluent English & college educated
3-5+ years of professional experience
Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support.
Access to our SOP library.

Pause or cancel anytime. No hidden fees.

Part-Time VA Plan

20 hours per week of vetted talent.

$797/m
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Perfect for offloading recurring tasks

20 hours per week of vetted offshore talent.
Fluent English & college educated
3-5+ years of professional experience
Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support.
Access to our SOP library.

Pause or cancel anytime. No hidden fees.

Full-Time VA Plan

40 hours per week of vetted talent.

$1497/m
Start Hiring

Perfect for delegating entire workflows

40 hours per week of vetted offshore talent.
Fluent English & college educated
3-5+ years of professional experience
Custom personality tests
Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support.
Access to our SOP library.

Pause or cancel anytime. No hidden fees.

Part-Time Strategic VA

20 hours / week of senior-level talent.

$1997/m
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Perfect for early-stage executives

20 hours per week of senior-level talent.
10+ years of professional experience
Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support
Access to our SOP library.

Pause or cancel anytime. No hidden fees.

Full-Time Strategic VA

40 hours / week of senior-level talent.

$2997/m
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Perfect for hiring a strategic operator

40 hours per week of senior-level talent.
10+ years of experience in senior roles.
Unlimited onboarding & coaching.
Access to premium SOP templates.
24/7 priority support from Cherry Assistant.
Includes case study spotlight (opt-in).

Pause or cancel anytime. No hidden fees.

Enterprise Hiring

Volume hiring & time based discounts.

Custom
Talk to Sales

Perfect for hiring in bulk to scale a team

Hire 3-50+ offshore team members at once
Mix of essential and strategic VA options
Custom onboarding flows and SOPs
Dedicated Account Manager
Volume based discounts and pricing
Includes case study spotlight (opt-in).

Contract required for volume hiring.

ALTERNATIVE OPTION

Hire Directly

Don't need our help with management and onboarding?
Hire directly and pay a one-time headhunting fee to bring them onto
your team directly without management from Cherry Assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not seeing what you're looking for? 
Read our full comprehensive FAQ.

What is Cherry Assistant?

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Cherry Assistant is an offshore staffing and recruiting agency based in the US. We help businesses in the US and the UK hire global remote talent in South Africa and the Philippines. Our hires speak great English, are college educated, and have in depth experience and skills relevant to your role. We offer bulk discounts for multiple hires, have the capacity to develop dedicated call centers, and work with single placements.

What roles does Cherry Assistant source?

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We can find an equivalent person in South Africa or the Philippines for just about any remote role in the US. Our most common roles are Executive Assistants, Sales Development Representatives, Receptionists, General Virtual Assistants, Customer Support Representatives, Appointment Setters, Social Media Managers, and Graphic Designers. If you have a specialized hiring need, we can fill it. Contact us here to discuss your hiring needs.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

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A virtual assistant is general term for an offshore professional who provides administrative, technical, or creative assistance to clients remotely. They are cost-effective alternatives to full-time employees and can be hired for both short-term and long-term tasks.

What's the difference between a Virtual Assistant and a remote worker?

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A virtual assistant is a type of remote worker who usually handles administrative, operational, or support tasks for businesses from a different location. Common tasks include inbox management, scheduling, research, customer service, and social media. Most virtual assistants work as independent contractors.

A remote worker is anyone who works outside a company’s office. This can include developers, designers, marketers, salespeople, and many other roles. They might be full-time employees or freelancers.

In short, all virtual assistants are remote workers, but not all remote workers are virtual assistants. Virtual assistants usually fill support roles, while remote workers can cover a wide range of positions, including leadership roles.

How long does it take to start with Cherry Assistant?

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Most clients are matched with a virtual assistant in about one to two weeks. We handle the sourcing, vetting, and onboarding, so you just tell us what you need and we get things moving quickly. If you have a unique request or need someone extra specialized, it might take a little longer, but we always keep you in the loop.

Why wouldn't I just hire a full time assistant myself?

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You could, but hiring on your own takes a ton of time and energy. You have to post jobs, sift through hundreds of resumes, interview candidates, and then figure out payroll, compliance, and benefits. With Cherry Assistant, you skip all the hassle and get a fully-vetted, experienced assistant who’s ready to go. Plus, you can scale up or down as your needs change, without any long-term commitments.

Is there a minimum commitment with Cherry Assistant?

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Nope, there’s no long-term contract required. You can work with us month-to-month and pause or stop anytime. We want to keep things flexible so you only pay for what you need.

How do I assign work to my virtual assistant?

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Assigning work is simple. Most clients use email, chat, or task management tools like Asana or Trello. Just let your assistant know what you need done, set priorities, and they’ll handle the rest. If you’re not sure how to set up the workflow, we’ll help you get started and make sure it fits your style.