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Amy Oughton

Conceptual Design Designer, Sketch, Adobe CC, UI Design, UX Strategy, Wireframing, Mobile App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Data Visualization, Web Design, Web App Design, Dashboard Design, SaaS Design,  + 0 more

United StatesToptal Member Since August 3, 2016

Amy has over eight years of experience specializing in analyzing big data and designing high converting interfaces and visualizations for applications, SaaS products, and websites. She is the CEO of a digital design agency that focuses on the healthcare, finance, nonprofit, and government sectors.

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Cognitives
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Capverto
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AstraZeneca and Population Reference Bureau
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MJC Zone
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Bruno Santiago

Conceptual Design Designer, UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, Creative Direction, Brand Design,  + 0 more

CanadaToptal Member Since March 15, 2017

Bruno is an award-winning design-oriented product strategist, with a passion for digital transformation challenges. Over the past 20 years, he has gained experience in the following industries: Fintech, Travel, Automotive, FMCG, and Fashion.

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JetMarketplace › Biz Airlines Technologies
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JetGrid › Biz Airlines Technologies
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Caixa on the Road
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Noq › Social Media Unfaked
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Alexandre Brito

Conceptual Design Designer, User Experience (UX), Mobile Prototypes, UI Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Sketch, Axure RP Pro, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Mobile App Design, UX Strategy, eCommerce Design, eCommerce UI,  + 0 more

PortugalToptal Member Since May 3, 2016

Alexandre is a user experience designer and strategist with 12+ years of experience working for companies like Deutsche Bank, Philips, Vodafone, KLM, Intel, Pernod Ricard, Asics, and Toyota. He designs better ways for customers to experience products and services that improve their lives as well as the business' bottom line. What drives Alexandre is simplifying complex things, understanding behavior, and creating real, innovative experiences.

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Energy Bill Management Service
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Integrated Digital Television Solution
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Health Cover Recommendation Tool
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Careers Site & Job Application Platform
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Abe Serrano

Conceptual Design Designer, Sketch, User Experience (UX), Digital Product Design, Visual Design, Web Design, Adobe Photoshop, Prototyping, Internet of Things (IoT), User Research,  + 0 more

United StatesToptal Member Since March 30, 2016

As a lead UX strategist and designer, Abe operates at the convergence of business, design, and technology to partner with enterprise, B2B, and B2C companies to align business objectives to user needs and define a clear pathway to desired outcomes. He is a creative leader with a human-centered, lean UX methodology that results in thoughtful design systems that scale across user archetypes and devices.

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7x Webby Award Winner TED-Ed
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XPRIZE Microsite for Potential Investors
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Oral-B iOS App to Sync with the Power Toothbrush
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Animation Design for Nissan Advertorial Unit
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Goran Ramljak

Conceptual Design Designer, Adobe Photoshop, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Design, User Experience (UX), Usability Testing,  + 0 more

AustriaToptal Member Since June 21, 2015

As a product designer with several years of experience, Goran has had the opportunity to work on large consumer sports and gambling mobile apps like bwin, Sportingbet, and Ladbrokes. He specializes in fitting a digital product to its end screen while optimizing for look, feel, and effectiveness. Led by the belief that each component should be a masterpiece when presented, Goran aims for perfection in all of his work.

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Kosmotion
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Vienna Insurance Group - website relaunch
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Wiener städtische - WSTV - 2015
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CoffeeIn
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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

improvemygun.com

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

LeanTaaS, Inc.

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

Prose Market

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

Union Station

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

Langlotz Patent & Trademark Works, Inc.

Toptal gave us access to the best designers out there. They’re not easy to find. Those designers integrated very quickly with our existing teams. They very quickly understood our business case and the value of our solution. Toptal really allowed us to focus on building the best possible product and save a lot of time on the typical administrative pains that goes with it -- specifically, finding the best talent. Toptal designers were very responsive, always online -- and that made life very easy for us. We have ambitious goals on how to grow the application and already Toptal has been a key contributor to that success.

Thierry Jakircevic, General Manager, Digital Solutions, Bridgestone Head Office, Tokyo

Bridgestone Corporation

We had an amazing experience working with our Toptal designer. In only two weeks, we accomplished what would've taken most companies 3 months to complete. We also enjoyed working with the Toptal team to make sure we were paired up with the right designer that would fit both our company culture and working style.

Ted Blosser, Head of Sales and Customer Success

WorkRamp

Dean blew us away. He ranks right up there as one of the top five designers of the hundreds I have worked with in the past. He listened, was totally professional, and came up with a 3D rotating cube design completely on his own. We didn't even ask for it, and yet it has become the centerpiece of our app and how users engage with it right off the bat. What he produced inspired all of us at Votify, and put us on track for launch and investor funding.

Michael Lawrence, Founder & CEO

Votify LLC

How to Hire Conceptual Designers through Toptal

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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.
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Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right conceptual designer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

FAQs

  • How are Toptal conceptual designers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our conceptual designers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 100,000 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. Start now.

  • Can I hire conceptual designers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

    Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a conceptual designer within 48 hours of signing up. Start now.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal conceptual designers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your conceptual 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. Start now.

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  • Trusted Experts Only

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

  • 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

    Hire in under 2 weeks and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

  • 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

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

  • Expert Talent Matching

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

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