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Hire AI designers and AI design experts, consultants, specialists, and professionals on demand. Leading companies choose AI designers from Toptal for their skills in chatbot design, AI product prototyping, user interfaces, and more.

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Clients rate Toptal AI designers 4.9 / 5 on average based on 2,916 reviews.

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Todd Tibbetts

Verified Expert in Design
United States
Toptal Member Since December 11, 2021

Todd has been a full-time creative professional his entire career. He is a UX designer, Figma expert, video editor, and AI art enthusiast with a one-person studio in Seattle. Todd does app design, motion graphics, web design, UX design, app prototyping, presentations, and illustration. He's trustworthy, fun, friendly, on time, and on budget. His enthusiasm and love of design are infectious.

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Ruby Henderson

Verified Expert in Design
Germany
Toptal Member Since August 15, 2022

Ruby is an award-winning Irish designer and art director with particular expertise in branding, illustration, AI image-making, and print design. Her approach to design is centered around authentic storytelling and tailoring industry trends to your company's unique needs. If you are looking for an aesthetic that embodies your values and stops your audience in their tracks, then you're in good hands!

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Akis Apostoliadis

Verified Expert in Design
Greece
Toptal Member Since April 25, 2022

Akis is a seasoned product designer and UX designer with 25 years of experience, specializing in fintech, AI/ML, healthtech, dashboard design, SaaS, and eCommerce. With an extensive background in creating enterprise design systems, his clients include the Harvard Kennedy School, Kraft Heinz, Sony Pictures, WeWork, Pfizer, Cigna, Colgate Palmolive, and Unilever. Akis is a Certified AI Consultant (CAIC) from the US Artificial Intelligence Institute.

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Hugo Barbera

Verified Expert in Design
Spain
Toptal Member Since June 8, 2020

Hugo, an awarded designer with 15 years of experience, excels in AI design, branding, UI/UX, and web design. His MBA amplifies his ability to intertwine business insights with design innovation, notably enhancing startups and driving projects from concept to launch. His clientele includes Audi, FC Barcelona, Nike, Vogue, and Louis Vuitton. Hugo is also a recognized keynote speaker on integrating AI, appearing at the Toptal 2023 Conference, Paris' Digital Fashion Week, and Cannes Lions 2024.

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Krispin Stock

Verified Expert in Design
Croatia
Toptal Member Since September 30, 2019

Krispin is an experienced product designer specializing in SaaS, AI, and big data platforms. With 10+ years of hands-on experience, he has built products from zero to one in fast-paced startups and enhanced existing enterprise solutions. He has collaborated with world-leading experts across fields such as science, government, healthcare, energy, transport, retail, and more. Krispin uses proven UX methods and design skills to design software that supports business endeavors in diverse industries.

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Martina Sartor

Verified Expert in Design
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since November 3, 2017

Martina has over 15 years of expertise in product design, including user experience, human-computer interaction, and user interface design. She specializes in creating digital products from concept to launch, managing complex projects, and leading small teams. Martina has worked globally with startups and large enterprises. Recently, she has integrated AI into design solutions and has spent the past two years as the design lead for a startup creating AI tools and solutions.

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Andra Tirla

Verified Expert in Design
Romania
Toptal Member Since January 23, 2018

Andra has 15+ years of experience in product UI/UX design, helping startups bring ideas to life. She combines design, behavior psychology, and AI to create meaningful digital experiences. Passionate about understanding users' needs, Andra designs experiences that resonate on a deeper level. As an AI enthusiast, she integrates the latest AI developments into her process, ensuring every stage of design aligns with both user needs and business goals.

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Adams Abdulmojeed

Verified Expert in Design
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since May 12, 2020

Talented and passionate, Adams brings over five years of experience in product design with the proven know-how to combine creative and usability viewpoints, resulting in world-class web, mobile, wearable, and AI applications. His proficiencies include optimizing user experience for both large and small organizations, planning projects from initial concept to completion, and providing compelling user experience to improve brand loyalty, customer retention, and successful visit-to-order ratios.

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Sérgio Estrella

Verified Expert in Design
Brazil
Toptal Member Since February 1, 2017

Sérgio is a UI/UX designer with over 15 years of experience crafting intuitive interfaces across diverse industries, including AI, enterprise, finance, education, eCommerce, and automotive. His background in graphic design, front-end development, and team leadership ensures a comprehensive approach to user-centered solutions. As a tech enthusiast and digital nomad with experience in 50+ countries, Sérgio brings a unique global perspective to his design approach.

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Gytis Markevicius

Verified Expert in Design
Lithuania
Toptal Member Since October 16, 2020

Over the past eight years, Gytis has partnered with companies like Steady, Tailwind, and EvenFi, private clients like Jim McKelvey of Square and Shaquille O'Neal, and startups worldwide. He creates smart and intuitive digital products, from AI-driven fintech solutions to complex data-driven applications in healthcare and renewables. With a psychology and neuroscience background, Gytis employs a scientific approach, testing ideas rigorously and following a time-testing design process.

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Ozlem Eren Akaydin

Verified Expert in Design
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since September 20, 2022

Ozlem is an experienced product designer with a multidisciplinary background in designing user-centered products through a creative approach. She has a PhD and master's degree in design theories, enriched by design awards. Having the right qualifications, she supports the design and development process with a great interest in any creative design task. Ozlem combines user experience design with user-friendly interfaces to create a visual identity that fits each product's unique nature.

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Despite accelerating demand for coders, Toptal prides itself on almost Ivy League-level vetting.

Our clients
Creating an app for the game
Conor Kenney
Creating an app for the game
Leading a digital transformation
Elmar Platzer
Leading a digital transformation
Building a cross-platform app to be used worldwide
Building a cross-platform app to be used worldwide
Drilling into real-time data creates an industry game changer
Drilling into real-time data creates an industry game changer
Testimonials
Michael is an incredible designer, and has been a great fit for our project. He just gets it in a way that can’t be taught. My goal was to pay Toptal to find me a high quality designer for my project, and that is exactly what happened. It was easy. Being able to see the portfolio work on Toptal’s platform is what gave me the infomation I needed to choose Michael. I have nothing but good things to say about Toptal and am looking forward to using Toptal for other projects in the future.

Edward Daniel

Co-Founder

I've worked very closely with Martina for over a year and have to say she is one of the best people I have ever worked with. Instead of simply following instructions blindly, she thinks through the task at hand, becoming a thought partner to help with whatever the project may be. Besides being super talented at design, she possesses specific qualities that make her exceptional to work with given the fast paced nature of being a startup. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional designer who doesn't need much direction to hit the ground running.

Sahil Khanna

Sr. Manager, Marketing

Darko did a great job figuring out the user architecture for our concept, which led him to produce terrific wireframes. His knowledge of usability and design was a perfect match for the outside voice we needed to help jumpstart our project. We would certainly recommend him and work with him again in the future.

Rich Danker

Founder

Carlos has the unique talent of blending both quantitative and qualitative research to keenly identify UX challenges and opportunities. He thinks methodically, emphatically, and holistically to produce data-driven strategies and well-executed designs. Over the past 8 years of working with fully or partially distributed teams, Carlos manages working remotely far better than anyone I've encountered because of his strong communication and presentation skills. He is the first on my list the next time I need a UX designer.

Michelle Krogmeier

Project Manager

Rafael is an amazing designer. His aesthetic sense is spot on, and he seems to be able to anticipate our needs before we even know what they are. He's taken the time to understand both our company and our clientele, and his solutions are consistently in-line with our values, interests, and our customers' needs. He delivers on time (if not earlier), works quickly, is well organized, and very effective. He's a pleasure to work with, and we're very happy to have found him through Toptal.

Ethan Brooks

CTO

How to Hire AI Designers Through Toptal

1

Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right AI designer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new AI designer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

How We Source the Top 3% of AI Designers

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire AI designers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your AI designer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right AI designer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect AI designers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our AI designers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire AI designers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched AI designers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire AI designers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our AI designers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your AI designer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Tap Into World-class Talent

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    All of our talent are seasoned professionals who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

  • Expert Talent Matching

    Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

Top AI Designers Are in High Demand.

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