How are Toptal Desktop Designers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Desktop Designers 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 Desktop Designers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

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

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Desktop Designers?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Desktop 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.

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Roman Bartos

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, Mobile UX, Mobile UI, Mobile Web Design, Mobile Web, Responsive, eCommerce, Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, iOS App Design, iPad, Design Systems, InVision,

Czech RepublicToptal Member Since March 29, 2019

Since 2010, Roman has been working as a product designer for startups and some of the largest companies worldwide, such as Vogue, Oriflame, Socialbakers, and more. He specializes in clean and functional mobile apps and eye-catching web designs. Roman joined Toptal to work with companies that value a human approach and have a strong passion for design and life.

Denis Lesak

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Web, UI Design, Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, UX Design, Sketch, Zeplin, Mobile, UX Flows, Design Systems,

United StatesToptal Member Since September 30, 2019

Denis is a strategic W3 product designer and design system advocate passionate about solving problems and creating deeply felt experiences. He advocates for a process-driven approach to design that relies equally on empathy, data, and the ability to ideate quickly. Denis is a deft collaborator with a reputation for consensus-building. His goal is to enrich lives, one interaction at a time.

Raphael Sousa

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, Mobile, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, User Interface (UI), Websites, Digital Product Design, Visual Design, Web Design, UI Design, UX Design, Logo Design,

BrazilToptal Member Since April 28, 2020

Raphael is an experienced digital designer with over a decade of expertise in providing strategic visual solutions for companies. He has a proven track record of success, having collaborated with prestigious business groups such as Lexus, Airtel, and Ford. Raphael is adept at understanding project goals and delivering results that exceed expectations. He brings valuable industry experience composing modern interfaces, utilizing good principles and best practices to achieve success consistently.

Damola Taiwo

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, Sketch, Figma, InVision, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, UX Research, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Information Architecture (IA), Mobile UX, User Flows,

United StatesToptal Member Since October 19, 2020

Damola is a senior UI/UX designer with over a decade of experience designing products that solve business problems and create delightful user experiences. As a design leader, he has delivered projects for clients across multiple verticals, including governments, airlines, financial institutions, entertainment, tech companies, and startups. Damola is passionate about user-centered design and likes to explore new opportunities.

David Udvardy

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, Product Design, UI Design, UX Design, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UX, Web App Design, Web App UI, Web App UX, Figma, Story Mapping, Journey Mapping, User Journey Maps,

HungaryToptal Member Since March 13, 2019

An active design director, design manager, and product designer specializing in apps, David delivers exceptional product discovery and delivery projects. He utilizes ideation and rapid prototyping, and supports decision-makers with validation techniques resulting in high-fidelity designs covering the entire product design process. David has designed for well-known companies and won Google's Editors' Choice award for Skyscanner's search app.

Paula Barcante

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, iOS, Android, Product Design, Visual Design, User Experience (UX), UI Design, Information Architecture (IA), Sketch, Illustration, Figma, Web Design, Mobile UI,

CanadaToptal Member Since February 26, 2020

Paula is an award-winning UX/UI designer, advisor, and illustrator with more than six years of hands-on experience in making complex interfaces delightful and user friendly. She has made a significant impact in large corporations, such as Amazon, Zillow, Google, as well as startups. Her mission is to create efficient, beautiful, innovative, and high-quality experiences for the greater good of society.

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Zino Belkaddas

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, Mobile App UI, Mobile UX, Mobile App Design, User Interface (UI), Information Architecture (IA), Mobile Wallet, MVP Design, Sketch 4, Chatbots, Sketch, InVision, Photoshop CC,

AlgeriaToptal Member Since April 16, 2020

Zino is a top-tier product designer with 15+ years of experience crafting standout designs for the world's leading startups. He creates compelling, user-centric experiences using tools like Figma and gamification. With ideal design solutions, Zino takes his clients' digital landscape to the next level.

Gabriel Maldonado

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, Figma, User Personas, SaaS, Design Systems, eCommerce UX, Mobile Applications, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Service Design, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Usability Testing, Mobile,

United StatesToptal Member Since March 28, 2019

Gabriel has an MBA in digital media management and spent a year overseeing the planning and execution of the first native mobile app for Sears Corporation. He specializes in UI/UX human-centered design solutions on internal and external platforms, offering maximum visibility and efficiency for clients. Gabriel also enhanced CareerBuilder's client platform based on extensive design research and UI/UX best practices.

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Justas Vitenas

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, SaaS Design, SaaS, Mobile App Design, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Zeplin, Adobe Illustrator, iOS, Android, Wireframing,

LithuaniaToptal Member Since April 15, 2020

Justas is an experienced UX designer who recently built a marketplace for beauty services and is heavily focused on building SaaS mobile and desktop applications. He has partnered with clients such as Airbnb, Facebook, Roche, Volkswagen, Audi, WePower, Statefarm, Allianz, and others for over seven years. Justas places a heavy focus on human-centered design and has worked in the banking, hospitality, beauty, healthcare, renewable energy, security, automotive, and software industries.

Alexandre Navarro Caldeira

Freelance Desktop Designer

Desktop Design, Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Art Direction, UI Design, Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Websites, Mobile, Web Design,

DenmarkToptal Member Since September 18, 2020

Alexandre is a digital designer and art director with over a decade of experience in Brazil's most prominent digital agencies. He's worked for both niche and global brands such as Lenovo, Samsung, Yamaha, Toyota, Mitsubishi, L'óreal, Unilever, Philips, Gruppo Campari, Bradesco, and Elo. Alexandre always strives to deliver experiences that delight and aid users and aims to achieve business objectives in the most effective manner.

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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 Desktop Designers 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 Desktop Designer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new Desktop Designer 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 Desktop Designers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Desktop Designers 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 Desktop Designers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Desktop Designer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Desktop Designers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Desktop 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.

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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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