Designers Who CraftExperiences Users Love
We place product designers, UX researchers, and design leaders who don't just make things pretty—they solve user problems, drive business outcomes, and elevate your entire product experience.
Design Roles We Specialize In
From IC designers to design leadership, we place talent across the full design spectrum
Senior Product Designer
End-to-end designers who own features from research to launch, balancing user needs with business goals
Key Skills:
Figma, User Research, Prototyping, Design Systems
UX Researcher
Research experts who uncover user insights through interviews, usability testing, and data analysis
Key Skills:
User Interviews, A/B Testing, Analytics, Synthesis
UI/Visual Designer
Pixel-perfect designers who create beautiful, accessible interfaces and maintain design consistency
Key Skills:
Visual Design, Accessibility, Iconography, Branding
Design Systems Designer
Systems thinkers who build scalable component libraries and design tokens for product teams
Key Skills:
Component Design, Documentation, Figma Libraries
Brand Designer
Creative storytellers who define visual identity, marketing assets, and brand guidelines
Key Skills:
Brand Strategy, Illustration, Marketing Design
Head of Design / Design Manager
Design leaders who build teams, set vision, and balance craft with business strategy
Key Skills:
Team Building, Design Strategy, Stakeholder Management
How We Evaluate Design Talent
We assess portfolios, process, collaboration, and strategic thinking—not just visual polish
Portfolio Deep Dive
We don't just look at pretty pixels. We evaluate the design process: research, problem framing, iteration, trade-offs, and impact. We ask candidates to walk us through their most challenging project.
- •Case study presentations with Q&A
- •Design critique sessions to assess taste
- •Figma file reviews to understand working style
Design Exercise (Optional)
For senior roles, a design exercise can be a powerful way to assess problem-solving and domain thinking. This phase is conducted and managed by your company or hiring manager—we help you structure it effectively.
- •Real product challenges (not generic exercises)
- •We advise on scope, format, and evaluation criteria
- •Presentation and discussion facilitated by your team
Collaboration Assessment
Great designers work cross-functionally with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders. We assess communication style, feedback receptiveness, and ability to advocate for users while balancing business constraints.
- •Behavioral interviews on past collaborations
- •Scenarios on handling conflicting feedback
Strategic Thinking
Senior designers must think beyond execution. We assess their understanding of business goals, metrics, user psychology, and how design drives growth and retention.
- •Product strategy discussions and trade-offs
- •Metrics-driven design case studies
- •Understanding of growth, retention, and monetization
Why Startups Trust Us with Design Hiring
We Have Design Taste
Our team is formed by design-minded recruiters. We can tell the difference between good and great design. We won't send you candidates with generic portfolios full of Dribbble shots that were never shipped.
Access to Top Design Talent
We source top designers across multiple communities and networks—not just job boards. From design communities like Designer News, ADPList, and Dribbble to our curated network of passive candidates, we reach talent that others miss.
Startup-Specific Design Needs
Startup designers wear multiple hats: product design, marketing design, brand work, user research. We find versatile designers who thrive in ambiguity, ship fast, and don't need a 10-person design team to be productive.
Design-First Culture Building
Your first design hire sets the tone for your entire design culture. We help you find designers who will establish design systems, advocate for users, and elevate the craft across your company—not just execute tickets.
Ready to Elevate Your Product Design?
Let's discuss your design hiring needs and how we can help you find designers who will transform your product experience. Book a call—we'll review portfolios together.
Typical time-to-hire: 4–6 weeks | Portfolio reviews included | Cultural fit guaranteed
We work on both contingency (pay on placement) and retained (exclusive focus for senior roles) engagements. We'll recommend the right model on our first call.