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Executive Recruiting

We understand that finding the right talent is essential to the success of any organization. That's why we offer executive recruiting services for UX and design leadership positions, sourcing top-tier professionals for manager through executive level searches globally. Our team has extensive experience in the UX and design industry and a proven track record of placing highly skilled executives.

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What does an executive recruiter do?

An executive recruiter specializing in UX and design identifies and hires talented individuals for executive-level positions. They work closely with organizations to understand their specific hiring needs and use their expertise and industry knowledge to identify top-tier candidates who have the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications for the role. Executive recruiters in UX and design are well-connected in the industry and leverage their networks, tools, and technologies to find the right talent to achieve organizational goals and drive success.

Business model:Container Model or Retained Search Model

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

We Do the Heavy Lifting

We streamline your candidate search with our pre-vetted database of over 5000 highly qualified UX professionals. We take care of the heavy lifting so that you can focus on what you do best.

We Are Experts in Our Field

We are thought leaders in the industry, providing valuable design leadership resources to our community. We host community-driven events, speak at international conferences such as SXSW and Web Summit, and have fostered partnerships with communities such as the Design Leadership Forum (a community of 3000+ design leaders) by InVision to produce our industry-leading podcast "How We Scaled It for Design Teams" where we interview design leaders about their journeys to success.

We Are Expert Consultants

Our team of experts, including founder Adam Perlis - a UX expert and former Head of Design - are always available to provide free expert advice. We help our clients with organizational challenges, team growth, and hiring strategies. With our expertise, we can help you make informed decisions about your hiring needs.

We Work With You Exclusively

We are committed to your success. That's why our dedicated team operates on a container model, allowing us to focus solely on helping you achieve your hiring goals without distractions. Unlike pure contingency firms, we invest in long-term relationships with our clients, and remain committed to their success.

We Mentor Our Talent

We invest in our talent by providing feedback to help them grow. Through mentorship, we identify strengths and weaknesses and offer clear guidance on how to improve their chances of landing a role. This benefits not only our talent but our clients and our company as well.

We Deeply Evaluate Talent

Our team, trained by UX industry experts, has a strict evaluation criteria and interview process to help you find the right fit.

Roles we place for

Our extensive network of leaders spans various industries and specialties, ensuring that we can find the perfect fit UX and design leader for your organization.

Executive Recruiting Roles
Chief Design Officer
SVP Design
SVP Product Design
SVP Research & Strategy
SVP of UX Research
VP Product Design
VP of Research & Strategy
VP of UX Research
Head of Design
Head of Product Design
Head of Research & Strategy
Head of User Experience
Head of UX Research
Head of Design Ops
Sr. Director Product Design
Sr. Director of User Experience
Sr. Director of Research & Strategy
Sr. Director of UX Research
Director of Product Design
Design Director
DesignOps Director
Director of UX Research & Strategy
Sr. Manager of Product Design
Product Design Manager
DesignOps Manager
Research Manager & Strategy
UX Research Manager
Lead Product Designer
Lead UX Researcher
Principal Designer
Staff Designer
Founding Designer
How it works

We believe that finding the right candidate requires a thorough understanding of your organization's needs and culture. That's why we work closely with you to develop a comprehensive job brief that outlines the skills, experience, and qualifications required for the position. Our team then conducts a thorough search, leveraging our extensive network and industry knowledge to identify top-tier candidates.

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Free consultation and assessment of your teams needs.

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We begin our search of our exclusive network of UX and design leaders.

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We evaluate talent and create a shortlist to deliver to our clients.

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We meet weekly to discuss candidates and their progress.

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We help schedule follow up and checkin with the candidates and the team.

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We help advise on compensation.

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Full-Time Compensation for UX and Design Leaders

When looking to hire a UX or design executive, it's important to understand the compensation options available in your local market. Note that compensation will vary depending on experience. The following data represents market rates for the top 10 DMAs and has been compiled from our Academy user-reported data and Comprehensive.io

Avg. UX or Design Executive Salary

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The clients who trust us and the companies we have worked with
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Process

Markets we serve

We work with clients and talent across the US and the globe to find exceptional UX and design executive talent.

Popular Service Areas
New York, NY
San Fransisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Austin, TX
Denver, CO
Miami, FL
Seattle, WA
Washington D.C. area
Raleigh-Durham, NC
London, UK
Lisbon, Portugal
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
Barcelona, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Dublin, Ireland
Amsterdam, Holland
Services
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