In-House vs Agency vs Freelance: Why Hiring a Freelancer Might Be Your Best Business Move
Running a business means juggling a hundred things. From marketing to branding, visuals matter — but how do you get them done? Should you hire someone full-time? Engage an agency? Or bring in a freelancer?
Let’s answer that with a simple analogy.
🍱 Why You GrabFood Instead of Cooking Every Meal
Cooking at home sounds ideal — healthy, affordable, and fulfilling. But life gets busy. There's grocery shopping, prepping, cleaning — and sometimes, you just want to eat without the hassle.
That’s where GrabFood comes in. It’s faster, easier, and still gets the job done.
Freelancers are your GrabFood for creative work.
Not too bulky like an agency. Not too demanding like an in-house hire. Just the right fit when you need results — fast and stress-free.
👥 The 3 Options — What’s the Difference?
Let’s break it down.
1️⃣ In-House Designer
Best for: Large teams with consistent, high-volume needs.
Pros:
✔️ Always available
✔️ Deep brand familiarity
Cons:
❌ High cost (salary, CPF, benefits)
❌ Time needed for hiring, training, and managing
❌ Limited skill set (usually 1 person)
2️⃣ Agency (Outsource)
Best for: Big marketing campaigns or rebranding efforts.
Pros:
✔️ Full team of creatives
✔️ Project management included
Cons:
❌ Higher cost per project
❌ Less personal attention
❌ May feel overly corporate or slow to respond
3️⃣ Freelancer (💡 Best of Both Worlds!)
Best for: Small businesses, start-ups, non-profits & founders who want flexibility, affordability, and great results.
Pros:
✅ Pay only when you need work done
✅ Direct communication with your designer
✅ Personalised, hands-on service
✅ Lower cost than agencies, with more skill diversity than in-house
✅ Agile and responsive — get results fast!
Cons:
⚠️ May require scheduling ahead (good ones get booked!)
⚠️ Less ideal if you need a team for large-scale production — but many freelancers (like me!) have a partner network too 😉
💬 Still Not Sure?
Ask yourself:
💡 Do I want flexibility without commitment?
💸 Is my budget too tight for a full-time hire?
🧠 Do I need thinking and design — not just execution?
🎯 Do I want someone who actually cares about my brand?
If you said yes, working with a freelancer like Orbitheart Studios might be your best decision this year.
💼 Why Work With Orbitheart Studios?
I’m more than just a designer — I’m your brand’s creative partner.
✔️ I help small businesses and non-profits show up professionally
✔️ I turn scattered ideas into clear, scroll-stopping visuals
✔️ I understand tight budgets, fast timelines, and real-world goals
✔️ I’ve built brands from the ground up — with soul
💡 Final Thought
Sometimes you don’t need a full team or long-term hire.
You just need someone who gets it — and gets it done.
Let’s build your brand, one smart design at a time.
– Orbitheart Studios
Your personal freelance creative partner 🎨✨
