How are Toptal Principle designers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Principle 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 Principle designers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

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

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

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Principle 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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Arda Aksoy

Freelance Principle Designer

Principle, Product Design, UX Strategy, UX Research, Wireframing, User Journey Maps, User Flows, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Digital Product Design, Digital Design, Mobile App Design, Mobile UX Design, Personas,

TurkeyToptal Member Since November 17, 2015

Arda is a digital product designer who helps businesses reach their goals through product strategy and UX and UI design. He provides strategy-led, user-focused, innovative, and cross-platform solutions for digital products. Since 2014, Arda has worked as a freelance consultant and has been fortunate to work with local or global startups and corporations from multiple industries and markets.

Tomass Sola

Freelance Principle Designer

Principle, Balsamiq, Responsive Web Design (RWD), eCommerce, Dashboard Design, Mobile UX, Mobile UI, iOS UI Design, Android UI Design, Figma, Zeplin, Balsamiq Mockups, Mobile Design,

LatviaToptal Member Since August 16, 2016

Tomass is a senior-level UI/UX designer with over a decade of experience creating functional and beautiful user experiences that drive business success. He is a dedicated professional who strives to stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and techniques and is always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow as a designer. Tomass is a seasoned UI/UX designer with a proven track record in delivering successful projects.

Andrea Zeman

Freelance Principle Designer

Principle, UX Research, Lean UX, UX Prototyping, MVP Design, Mobile App Design, UX Design, Mobile Design, Dashboard Design, Usability Testing, User Flows, Mobile UX, Information Architecture (IA),

CroatiaToptal Member Since July 11, 2016

Andrea is a UX designer who loves to solve problems and create products. She has 10+ years of professional experience in the digital product space and within that period she led in-house design teams, worked remotely with startups and big corporations, created mobile games played by millions, and mentored junior designers. Andrea is always on the lookout for interesting challenges and collaborations.

Carlos Rosemberg

Freelance Principle Designer

Principle, UI Design, Ideation, Ideation Workshops, User Journey Maps, User Flows, Mobile UX Design, Web Design, Mobile Design, Human-centered Design (HCD), High-fidelity Mockups, Low-fidelity Mockups, User Interviews,

CanadaToptal Member Since October 30, 2015

Carlos is a user experience strategist, researcher, and designer with over 15 years of experience creating useful, simple, and pleasurable digital products and services. He is a focused problem-solver and reliable team player who brings together strategic thinking, creativity, and user-centered philosophy in his daily work.

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Nemanja Veselinovic

Freelance Principle Designer

Principle, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Identity Design, Adobe Photoshop, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Illustrator CS6, Visual Design,

SerbiaToptal Member Since June 8, 2016

Nemanja is a UI/UX specialist with more than ten years of industry experience who focuses on usability, user experience, and user research in his designs. He has worked with small and large teams, including teams from Google and Red Hat. Nemanja has worked as a freelancer and enjoys the challenge of solving user problems.

Artur Eldib

Freelance Principle Designer

Principle, Figma, Mobile UI, iOS App Design, Design Systems, Mobile Design, Product Design, Web Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), MVP Design, Mobile, UI Design,

BrazilToptal Member Since April 15, 2016

Artur has over ten years of experience as a designer for startups. He specializes in assisting founders in materializing initial ideas into stunning high-fidelity prototypes. He leverages product design and Sprint methodologies and a background collaborating with renowned companies like Dubsmash, ClassDojo, Freeletics, Brilliant, R/GA, and more. Artur brings a wealth of experience to founders, enabling them to materialize ideas in an authentic and streamlined way.

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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 Principle 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 Principle designer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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