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Mike Slone

Creative Designer, Sketch, Websites, User Experience (UX), Agile, iPhone, Creative Direction, Pitch Decks, UX Direction, Website Redesigns, App UX, Information Architecture (IA), Mobile UI,  + 0 more

United StatesToptal Member Since March 14, 2017

Mike is a highly experienced and successful product, UX, UI, visual, and branding designer with many years of experience creating large- and small-scale designs. He has worked for global clients in many industries including ExxonMobil, Reebok, Taco Bell, Nike, and many others. Mike has also provided his design leadership and experience to startups in healthcare, higher education, and SaaS companies.

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Cold Case Foundation
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Amplion
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Southwest Airlines Mobile App
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Reebok One Fitness Professional Web App Platform
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Teo Ardoy

Creative Designer, Sketch, Adobe CC, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Responsive Web Design (RWD),  + 0 more

SpainToptal Member Since April 8, 2019

Teo has over 15 years of experience in digital design, specializing in UX, UI, IxD, and design systems. He’s worked for companies of all sizes around the globe such as Diageo, Intel, Peugeot, Channel 4, Vodafone, and Repsol. For the past few years, Teo's been working as a lead UX/UI designer for one of the Big Four professional consultancy services in the world, creating UIs and digital experiences for the web, mobile, and tablet.

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Big Four Consultancy Firm | Global Website
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CXO Database
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Channel 4 | Content Discovery
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Bloodcube | Global Migrant Crisis
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Serhii Varanytsia

Creative Designer, Sketch, Website Redesigns, UX Flows, UI Design, UX, UX Design, Product Design, Information Architecture (IA), Wireframing, Responsive, Web Design, User Experience (UX),  + 0 more

UkraineToptal Member Since September 15, 2019

Serhii is a UX/UI designer with experience in a variety of fields including creating complex long-term SaaS systems from scratch in different domains to delivering solutions in short-term web and mobile applications. Serhii believes that the designer should build what the client wants, what the user needs, and what the developers can deliver.

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inHype.TV - Video Sharing and Live Streaming Platform
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Online Marketplace for Home-stays and Carpooling
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Customer Loyalty Management Web-platform
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Privacy-oriented Social Network
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Liz Young

Creative Designer, Web Design, Art Direction, Brand Identity, Brand Guidelines, Corporate Branding, Web UI, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX),  + 0 more

United KingdomToptal Member Since March 26, 2018

Elizabeth is a seasoned creative director with 18+ years specializing in branding, digital, and UX/UI design. She has worked with the likes of Universal Records, PUMA, and numerous SMEs to deliver high-level creative solutions that suit their specific needs. An intrinsically curious collaborator, problem solver, and lover of tech; she is experienced in eCommerce, SaaS, human-centered design thinking, and future-proofing for all environments.

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Universal Records
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Yxterix
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Plantlings
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Anova Precision Cooker Re-brand
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Sam Flaherty

Creative Designer, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, Web UI, Digital, Web Design, Branding, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Digital Design, Mockups, Adobe CC,  + 0 more

United KingdomToptal Member Since January 30, 2016

Sam is a graphic designer, art director, and creative thinker with over a decade of experience working globally with like-minded clients—such as Google, Citibank, and others—to ensure that they’re communicating with their audiences in the clearest, most effective way possible. He joined Toptal because he's interested in freelancing and wanted to work with the best talent and clientele.

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We The People
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Stone and Strand
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Minaal
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Form Yoga
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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 Creative Design Experts 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 Creative design expert for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

FAQs

  • How are Toptal Creative design experts different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Creative design experts 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 Creative design experts in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

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

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Creative design experts?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Creative design expert 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

    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

    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 in under 2 weeks 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 Creative Design Experts are in High Demand.

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