How Saint Sass hired 5 top talents in just 4 weeks
For one of Europe’s hottest fashion labels, clear, confident hiring was crucial. With Zortify, every application was analyzed objectively – quickly, fairly, and accurately.
Impact at a glance:
⏱️ 50% faster time-to-hire
💸 Up to 90% cost savings per hire
🎯 50% fewer interviews necessary
🤝 100% of applications reviewed objectively
The customer: Saint Sass
Saint Sass stands for bold designs and clear statements. Worn by international stars such as Madonna and Paris Hilton, the brand is one of the most sought-after labels in Europe.
With a seven-figure financing round, double-digit million sales in sight, and expansion into the US, the team had to grow quickly from five to more than ten people – including new management.
The challenge
Before Zortify:
The pressure was high: seven key positions had to be filled at the same time – from creative talent to strategic leadership roles.
The difficulties:
- No HR department and little diagnostic experience
- Hundreds of applications, no structured processing
- Traditional assessment centers too expensive, too slow, too limited
- Risk: A single bad hire would have jeopardized the culture and pace
“Especially in a small, fast-growing team, we have to hit the mark with every hire. Zortify gives us the data and the security to do that.”
The Zortify solution
With ZortifySelect, Saint Sass was able to analyze each application based on data. The luxury of an assessment center was transferred to the entire applicant pool – only faster, cheaper, and more flexible.
The structured process
- Culture fit interview – values, motivation, team fit
- Case + Zortify personality test – red flags, value compatibility, team potential
- Final founder interview – challenge the case & make a decision
“Every person who joins the team changes everything. With Zortify, we can see before the interview whether it’s a match. That saves us time and protects our culture.”
The results
- 5 out of 7 positions filled in just 4 weeks (50% faster than the startup average)
- 50% fewer interviews thanks to precise pre-selection
- Up to 90% cost savings, no consultants or assessment centers required
- 92% of applicants rated the process as transparent and fair
Key Achievements
