How are Toptal Instructional Designers different?

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

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

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

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Instructional 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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Mirko Lazarevic

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, Cross-platform UX, Responsive UI, Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, CRM Design, Web App UI, SaaS Design, Mobile App Design, Wireframing, UX Design, UX Research, Dashboard Design,

MontenegroToptal Member Since April 1, 2019

Mirko is a seasoned UX/UI designer with over 10 years of experience, predominantly focused on designing and revamping cross-platform applications, SaaS and enterprise products, and landing pages. His areas of expertise include research, strategy, prototyping, and product design. Notably, Mirko has also worked on design projects within the music and lifestyle industries. His work has been acknowledged with several awards and featured in renowned design books, magazines, and blogs worldwide.

Corey Lewis

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, Ideation, Digital Product Design, Research, UX Research, UI Research, Web UX, Web UX Design, Web App UX, Mobile UI, Mobile UX, Mobile UX Design, Mobile App UI,

United StatesToptal Member Since May 10, 2017

Corey is a passion-driven UI/UX designer who specializes in designing digital solutions for websites and mobile apps. He possesses a keen eye for creating modern, innovative, and forward-thinking user interfaces. Corey has designed for leading companies, including Disney, Toyota, DoorDash, Roche, Genentech, Seagen, Elevance Health, and National Park Services. Corey's agile experience in UI/UX and product design allows him to produce highly-effective solutions for new and current products.

Tim Balabuch

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, Figma, Adobe CC, Squarespace, Adobe Illustrator, User Interface (UI), InVision, Adobe Photoshop, Android UI Design, iOS UI Design, Sketch, Edtech Design, Mobile App Design,

BrazilToptal Member Since October 6, 2016

With more than seven years of experience in UI/UX design, Tim's been working with large teams and rising startups—contributing to the entire process and development of cross-device products. He has experience in several areas such as education, finance, fashion, entertainment, games, and healthcare. Efficiency, organization, and creativity make up the core of his work process.

Medhat Mekky

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, Ideation, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Sketch, eCommerce, Mobile App Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Web App Design, eCommerce Design, Android, iOS, Personas,

EgyptToptal Member Since March 29, 2019

Medhat is an innovative user experience designer who's spent over the past 14 years spearheading projects that leave a lasting impact on digital products. He has a portfolio of over 20 projects demonstrating versatility in a wide range of industries and digital platforms. Along with being attentive to emerging trends and business needs, Medhat brings a positive demeanor with a palpable passion for designing intuitive user-centered experiences.

Erin Stewart

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, UX Audits, Web UX, Mobile UI, Mockups, SaaS, SaaS Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), Figma, Web App UI, Usability Testing, Lean UX, Web App UX,

United StatesToptal Member Since December 2, 2015

Erin has over ten years of experience in product design and agile product management, leading various responsive web and native app projects for eCommerce, B2C, and B2B organizations. She works with the US and global organizations ranging from startups to large Fortune 500 companies to create inspired and innovative products. She also enjoys helping build out new, agile product teams and is well versed in Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.

Rachel Turner

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, Product Design, UX Research, Sketch, Marketing, Healthcare, Visual Design, User Experience (UX), Interactive Design, Dashboard Design, Adobe Creative Suite, UI Components,

United StatesToptal Member Since May 19, 2017

As an experienced designer, Rachel builds products from ideation to launch and seamlessly integrates the brand across the customer journey. Her visual designs are creative and bold and her feedback systems are formulated with best practices in logic, ux, design systems and accessibility. For the past two decades, she’s implemented product innovation and met the business goals of organizations across a broad range of industries.

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Omar Aly

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, InVision, Art Direction, Android, Mobile Applications, User Interface (UI), iOS, Principle, Sketch, Zeplin, Adobe Photoshop, iOS App Design, Edtech Design,

GermanyToptal Member Since November 10, 2016

Omar is a UX designer based in Germany who has been developing businesses and startups over the past six years. He helped multiple clients to bring their projects to life in a form that would meet their customer's demands. He's looking to create unique project designs and to improve existing ones. Omar is passionate about prototyping and validating ideas through user testing and research.

Ismet Lisica

Freelance Instructional Designer

Instructional, UI Design, UX Design, Responsive UI, Web Design, Dashboard Design, Mobile Design, Brand Development, Visual Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Creative Direction, Adobe Illustrator,

Bosnia and HerzegovinaToptal Member Since July 15, 2015

Ismet Lisica’s designs include world-class user experiences across digital, physical, product and branding. Ismet is an entrepreneur, designer, and artist who has worked with hundreds of brands, created exceptional user-centered products across various industries, and exhibited worldwide.

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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

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 Instructional Designers through Toptal

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

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

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FAQs

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