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Daniel Hernandez
Daniel is an experienced designer who always focuses on the balance between strategy and pristine execution in every project. He understands client business models and accurate KPIs are as important as the UX/UI path, digital product design, and branding. Over the past 15 years, Daniel has worked for a variety of brands, including Visa, Viacom, Coca-Cola, The Vatican, and Dunkin.
Show MoreKevin Korpi
Kevin is a product designer and writer who works and plays in the hills of the Pacific Northwest. Over the past 20 years, he's contributed to messaging-based, conversational experiences with Microsoft Research; Android, ads, and analytics with Google; connected action cameras with Contour; devices and reading experiences at Amazon; and consumer, financial, and enterprise products in the US and Japan.
Show MoreHugo Barbera
Hugo specializes in pro-grade AI creative work, with 16 years of experience in advertising, working with global icons like Nike, Volkswagen, Audi, Coca-Cola, Hugo Boss, & Vogue. His work has earned awards at major advertising festivals. He's delivered 30+ commercial AI projects & has been exhibited in Milan, Paris, & NYC. A seasoned keynote speaker, he inspired audiences at Digital Fashion Week Paris, Upscale Conf, & Cannes Lions, showcasing the transformative power of AI-driven creativity.
Show MoreAnne Clark
Anne is a creative director and senior digital product designer with 20+ years of experience and skills in visual design and UX. She's built digital products, design systems, marketing campaigns, and mobile apps. Her work with 40+ agencies includes Frog, McCann, Publicis, Havas, Digitas, JWT, Droga5, and Razorfish. Anne's clients have included JP Morgan, Birchbox, Sony Music, BMW, and A&E. As a co-founder of Sein Analytics, she built the company's financial analytics SaaS product.
Show MoreLeonardo Forgerini
Leonardo is a visual and graphic designer with over ten years of experience. As a self-taught designer, he won a full scholarship to Sao Paulo's renowned Mackenzie Presbyterian University and has since mapped out a diverse career path working for branding studios, online agencies, printing shops, and most recently, the IBM Design Studio in Dublin. Having worked with top Brazilian and Irish brands, Leonardo is no stranger to the global possibilities of visual design.
Show MoreKarla Renteria Garcia
Karla has been a seasoned designer for ten years, with a background in engineering and creating visually engaging experiences for global campaigns. As a visual and UX designer, she has thrived in fast-paced environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams. She is an accomplished art director and team leader, driven by her creativity and expertise in motion graphics. Karla has worked for major tech companies and startups, balancing tight deadlines with high-quality results.
Show MoreCraig Willers
Craig Willers is a Principal Product Designer with 25+ years' experience solving complex product challenges across SaaS, marketplaces, AI, publishing, and enterprise software. He specialises in product strategy, information architecture, content design, and design systems, helping organisations simplify complexity and scale with confidence. Many clients have worked with him for years, returning as their products and businesses evolve.
Show MoreFrederic Savioz
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.
Show MoreJun Kim
With over a decade of experience in product UI/UX design and brand experience design, Kim has had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of teams and companies from Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, the UAE, Europe, and the USA. In addition, Kim is well-versed in design principles, color theory, and typography and leverages these elements to create consistent and effective design solutions.
Show MoreMichael Signal
Michael is an experienced creative director with over 20 years of industry experience in all aspects of the design process. He's gained his experience by founding a web design agency as well as working for a larger global telco organization as their creative digital lead. Michael has an acute sense of visual design aesthetics and strives for continuous improvement outcomes—this experience has led to his own startup initiatives.
Show MoreMichael Devries
Michael is a product and web designer with over 20 years of experience specializing in designing and building products and websites for startups and growth-stage companies. He partners with founders and teams in moments of formation or change, helping them create intuitive experiences that support both user needs and business goals.
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How We Source the Top 3% of Creative Directors
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.
Capabilities of Creative Directors
Creative directors define and uphold the artistic vision that shapes how a brand looks, feels, and communicates. Toptal’s creative directors lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver unified, high-impact creative work that drives brand recognition and engagement.
Cross-channel Storytelling
Translating Strategy Into Visual Design
Innovative Design
High-quality Deliverables
Cross-department Collaboration
Talent Mentorship and Development
Maximizing Campaign Impact
Brand Differentiation
Brand Identity Development
Creative Inspiration and Excellence
FAQs
Typically, you can hire creative directors with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project 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 creative director, 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 creative director, 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 creative directors for your project.
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our creative directors 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 creative directors with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched creative directors ready to help you achieve your goals.
You can hire creative directors on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a creative director 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 creative directors can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
We make sure that each engagement between you and your creative director 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 creative director who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.
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Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.
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Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.
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We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.
No-risk Trial Period
We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.
Effortless Scaling
We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.
Flexible Engagements
Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.
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