Projects develop rapidly, and if internal processes slow down the implementation of changes, the business begins to lose not only its pace, but also its market position. We have been through this – at the moment when our platform approached the threshold of a major redesign, we had an urgent question: how to quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy connect strong external specialists? So we came to Volna at https://itvolna.tech – and did not regret it for a second.
Every IT manager’s pain point is hiring freelancers
When you need to involve an analyst and a UI/UX designer for a specific task, a chain of approvals, contracts, checks, and formal procedures usually begins. In the classic scheme, this means: agreeing on terms, drawing up contracts for each contractor, involving the legal and accounting departments, setting up an accounting system, and separate payment processes. All this is not about flexibility, but about delays. We didn’t have time for this: redesign is a strategic step, and every day of delay could postpone the launch of a new version of the product.
Volna solved the problem elegantly: one contract – the whole team
The model of working through Volna turned out to be surprisingly simple and logical. Instead of signing contracts with each specialist, we were able to conclude one framework contract. All the experts involved — from the UX designer to the analyst — work under Volna management, and we receive one invoice, one point of contact and one communication structure. This seriously unloaded the management and allowed us to avoid deadline misses.
From a technical perspective, the integration of specialists went as smoothly as possible. We immediately connected them to corporate tools — Figma, Notion, Slack, Jira — and already in the first week they began to generate value: conducting interviews with users, analyzing behavior in the system, offering work scenarios and interface redesign based on data. These were not freelancers, but full-fledged team members working according to the agile approach.
Document flow without stress: a complete digital-first approach
Volna handles all operational work — from registration to reporting — completely digitally. We receive transparent timesheets, access to task statuses, and final reports by stages. Documents are signed via electronic document management, which is especially important in the context of a distributed team and international activities. There is no need to “catch up” with the accounting department or track who will receive payment and when — the entire financial part is closed centrally and automatically.
Time is the most valuable resource. And Volna helps save it
For us, as a digital product, the speed of change is a competitive advantage. And the ability to connect qualified specialists on request, without the hassle of formalities, is like an internal growth accelerator. We do not spend weeks on hiring, are not tied to staff limits, and do not overload the permanent team. Instead, we take exactly those who are needed for the task, and for the required period.
I would like to note separately: Volna does not simply offer a resume, but really helps to assemble a balanced project team. The specialists we attracted quickly entered the context, showed proactivity and became drivers of improvements. They did not wait for the tasks to be set, but came up with initiatives themselves and tweaked the interfaces to the state of “not just beautiful, but understandable and convenient.”
What’s the bottom line?
We have updated the user experience on the platform, retained control over the process, avoided unnecessary bureaucracy, and at the same time gained flexibility comparable to an internal team. And all this is thanks to the cooperation model that Volna offers.
If you manage an IT product, launch a redesign, want to temporarily strengthen the team without the headache of design – I recommend considering this format. Especially if speed, transparency and quality are important to you.
