Remote CX Associate at Fresh Prints - Work From Home PH — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is fully remote and based in the Philippines, making it accessible to Filipino digital nomads or those with the right to work in the Philippines. However, the fixed shift schedule introduces meaningful constraints for location-independent travelers.
- Training period (1–2 months): 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM Philippine Time (PHT/UTC+8), which overlaps with US daytime. This overnight schedule severely limits flexibility during onboarding.
- Post-training hours: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM PHT, which is more manageable — mornings are occupied, but afternoons and evenings are free. Staying within UTC+7 to UTC+9 keeps you on schedule comfortably.
- Nomad-friendly destinations within that timezone range: Bali (UTC+8), Chiang Mai (UTC+7), Ho Chi Minh City (UTC+7), and Cebu (UTC+8) are all viable base locations during the permanent shift.
At $550–$700/month USD, purchasing power matters enormously. In Chiang Mai or Cebu, this salary covers comfortable co-living, coworking, and food with modest savings. In Lisbon or Medellín, it would fall short of comfortable living expenses.
No travel perks (coworking stipend, equipment budget) are mentioned. The 2-month paid sabbatical is a standout perk that could fund an extended travel stint once you're eligible. Overall, this role suits Philippines-based nomads who prefer to stay in Southeast Asia.
Support a multi-million dollar business' supply-chain & logistics team
Fresh Prints is a New York-based custom apparel startup. We work with talented student entrepreneurs and provide the working capital, training, and support they need to build businesses at their schools.
The Customer Experience Associate (what we call the role internally) is responsible for providing timely, accurate, and professional support to customers across multiple communication channels like email, text, chat, and call. This role focuses on resolving incoming client inquiries efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards and contributing to a positive overall customer experience.
Performance Expectations
A successful associate will:
- Consistently meet productivity and quality benchmarks
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail in documentation and communication
- Apply feedback to reduce repeat errors
- Show ownership of tickets from start to resolution
- Prioritize customer-first decision-making
- Maintain reliability and accountability during assigned shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to customer inquiries via email, chat, text, and/or phone in a timely and professional manner
- Resolve customer issues accurately while adhering to company policies and service standards
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in tickets and internal systems
- Ensure proper ownership of customer conversations, including follow-ups and handoffs
- Meet or exceed defined performance metrics (e.g., QA score, response time, resolution time, tickets per shift)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Production, etc.) to support customer needs
- Maintain professionalism and brand standards in all client-facing communication
- Contribute to process improvements by identifying recurring issues or inefficiencies
Eligibility and Qualifications
- At least 1.5 years of experience in customer support, client services, or a similar customer-facing role
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to maintain a professional brand voice
Skills and Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and organizational ability
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple conversations simultaneously
- Basic data and system navigation skills (CRM, ticketing systems, spreadsheets)
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate
Job Location: Work From Home / Remote
Working Hours (after training period): 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM Philippine Time, Monday to Friday
IMPORTANT NOTE: Training period will take around 1–2 months, with the timings of 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM Philippine Time, Monday to Friday
Monthly Salary: Between $550 to $700 base (depending on experience)
At Fresh Prints, we deeply value the long-term contributions of our team. To recognize and celebrate that commitment, we offer a 2-month paid Sabbatical to eligible employees.
Fresh Prints never charges any money during the hiring process. If you're asked to pay for a job, it's not real.
Fresh Prints is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes diversity; actively encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities to apply.