How are Toptal Brand Strategists different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Brand Strategists to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with design experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

Can I hire Brand Strategists in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Brand Strategist within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Brand Strategists?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Brand Strategist 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.

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Frederic Savioz

Freelance Brand Strategist

Brand Strategy, User Interface (UI), Art Direction, Strategy, Digital, UI Branding, UI Design, Corporate Branding, Visual Design, Website Redesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Web App UI, App UI,

GermanyToptal Member Since March 28, 2017

Frederic is a senior art director and creative director with more than 20 years of experience in branding, UI design, and advertising. He worked for various industries, including FMCG, banks, insurances, pet food, B2B, cryptocurrencies, startups, and more. He can count Nike, Adobe, Afla Romeo, Absolut Vodka, Jägermeister, and Volkswagen as clients. After gaining a master's in interactive art direction in Stockholm, Frederic founded the Kids—a digital and communication studio.

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Leah Shea

Freelance Brand Strategist

Brand Strategy, Figma, Visual Design, Sketch, InVision, Marvel, Adobe Creative Suite, iOS, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Wireframing, Web Design, Digital Product Design,

United StatesToptal Member Since October 23, 2019

Leah has over 15 years of professional design experience, producing digital products in healthcare, sports, entertainment, fintech, and distributed technologies. She has worked for companies such as Google, American Express, Comcast, Bloomberg, ESPN, NBC Universal, and HBO. Leah specializes in user research, product strategy, UX and UI design, prototyping, testing, brand experience, and team facilitation.

Alex Engzell

Freelance Brand Strategist

Brand Strategy, UI Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Wireframing, Brand Guidelines, Product Design, Pitch Decks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Direction, Digital Design, Logo Design, Website Redesign,

SwedenToptal Member Since March 3, 2017

Alex has worked with some of the biggest brands on the planet, including Nike, Converse, Heineken, Vogue, and CoStar Group. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wired, and Communications Arts. With a hefty number of awards, 15 years of experience, and the philosophy of practicing what he preaches, Alex is known for his minimal and timeless designs. He thrives when working with bold brands and has a deep appreciation and understanding of the impact that great design can have.

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Alexandru Pitea

Freelance Brand Strategist

Brand Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Responsive, User Personas, Forms, Adobe After Effects, User Experience (UX), Responsive Web Design (RWD), User Interface (UI), Information Architecture (IA), Wireframing, Animation, Iconography,

GermanyToptal Member Since January 4, 2016

Alex is a passionate digital product designer with over 13 years of UI/UX experience. He has worked in both boutique design studios and large IT enterprises, feeling most comfortable in a creative environment where visual design is second only to usability. With a pragmatic approach, a highly structured design process, and close team collaboration, Alex can evolve clients' initial requirements into a complete design solution, ensuring a smooth development delivery.

Micah Bowers

Freelance Brand Strategist

Brand Strategy, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Drawing, Logotype, Illustration, Logo Design, Typography, Corporate Identity, UX Design, UI Design, User Experience (UX), Digital Design,

United StatesToptal Member Since January 3, 2016

Micah uses brand design and illustration to tell stories on behalf of his clients. He believes that design must identify a need, stir a desire for change, and shed light on a path that is uniquely helpful, hopeful, and human.

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Branding and Illustration for a Workers' Compensation Firm

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Onboarding Illustrations and Messaging for a Social Web App

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Victor Teran

Freelance Brand Strategist

Brand Strategy, Ideation Workshops, Wireframing, User Flows, SaaS Design, Web UX, Dashboard Design, Mobile, iOS, Android, Zeplin, InVision, Sketch,

United StatesToptal Member Since March 30, 2018

Victor is an award-winning designer and brand strategist with a decade of experience leading teams and working in various organizations, from pre-funding startups to MIT, Siemens, Forbes, and Save the Children. He focuses on data-driven design products and brand strategies that delight and convert customers. He has changed how organizations solve problems and produced world-class B2B and B2C interfaces in various industries, from AI and fintech to aerospace and Web3, with over a billion on TVL.

Evgeny Vasenev

Freelance Brand Strategist

Brand Strategy, Visual Identity, Web, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Wireframing, Android, iOS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InVision, PowerPoint Design, UI Design,

United StatesToptal Member Since February 11, 2016

Evgeny is a self-described hybrid designer which means that he's very experienced and successful in both UX/UI and visual design. He has over 15 years of experience in designing the UX/UI for web and mobile applications across a broad range of industries including the internet of things (IoT), retail, computer games, design, real estate, and entertainment. His specialties are UX design, UI interaction design, and mobile/web application design.

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SourceAmerica Employees Management Platform

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Clients Rate Toptal Brand Strategists4.4 / 5.0on average across 177 reviews as of Apr 21, 2024

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 Brand Strategists through Toptal

Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of design will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

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

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

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Access a vast pool of skilled designers in our talent network and hire the top 3% within just 48 hours.

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FAQs

How are Toptal Brand Strategists different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Brand Strategists to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with design experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire Brand Strategists in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Brand Strategist within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Brand Strategists?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Brand Strategist 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.

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Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.
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We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.
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Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.
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Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.