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Nate Lassiter

Product Research Designer, iOS, Mobile, Product Design, UX Design, Web Design, UI Design, Mobile UI, Mobile App UI, Mobile App UX, Mobile App Design, App UX, Web UX,  + 0 more

United StatesToptal Member Since January 16, 2018

Nate loves to create, and for the past 11 years, he has been designing products and experiences for companies of various sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He's worked across all key design roles including branding, user research, user experience design, user interface design, copywriting, communication design, and front-end development. Nate specializes in both product and mobile design.

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Verizon Connected Home and Voice UI
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Audacy Wireless Lighting System
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LiveWire
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Ghost Trax
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Anthony Vendeirinho

Product Research Designer, Sketch, UI Design, WordPress, eCommerce Design, eCommerce,  + 0 more

PortugalToptal Member Since December 17, 2016

Anthony is a UI/UX designer focused on results. Over the past six years, he has helped medium and large companies increase their revenue, some by up to 400% by creating persuasive design solutions that speak the same language as their target audience.

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Fusecoders
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UKModels - Lead Generation Website
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EpochDesign eCommerce
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Omarsys
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Stoyan Stoyanov

Product Research Designer, Sketch, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Photoshop CC, Android, iOS, Web, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, UX Research, UX Analysis, Prototyping,  + 0 more

BulgariaToptal Member Since July 4, 2019

Stoyan's human-centric and data-driven approach helps uncover unique growth opportunities with clear and strong value propositions for enterprise and start-ups. A proven expert in product design, he has command over an extensive visual design process that delivers outstanding products and services that succeed.

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Hatchery 1 - Cryptocurrency Portfolio Management - Fintech, SaaS, B2C
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Seemba -The SMB All-in-One Platform for Developing Countries - B2B, SaaS
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Seemba for Business Customers - B2B presence
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MotelNow - An Instant Motel Booking Platform
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Tatjana Zavadja

Product Research Designer, User Research, User Interviews, Product Design, iOS, UX Design, Android, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Design (RWD), Lean UX,  + 0 more

FinlandToptal Member Since April 2, 2018

Design strategist and product person with over five years of experience in designing various digital products including enterprise-level fintech and procurement solutions. Tatjana works well with small teams and startup founders to iterate quickly, test early, and deliver fast. Passion for entrepreneurship inspired her to organize UX Designers Camp, where she further polished her business, marketing, and leadership skills.

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Marketplace Web and Mobile App
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Food App Product Design
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iOS App UX/UI Design
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Complex Information Architecture
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Esperanza Garcia

Product Research Designer, Sketch 4, Figma, Interface Design, User Research, UX Flows, Web UI, Wireframing, UX Design, UI Design, Responsive, UX Research, Axure RP Pro,  + 0 more

New ZealandToptal Member Since June 20, 2018

Esperanza is an experienced UX/UI designer who has worked on a variety of projects spanning web and mobile applications for a variety of clients and industries including real estate and health care. She enjoys working with organizations of all sizes from startups to enterprises and everything in between.

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Financial Web Application
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Golf Mobile Application UI Design
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Brand Research and Design
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UI Design for Leader in BP Automation
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Lara Chikhani

Product Research Designer, UX Design, Wireframing, UX Research, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Personas, Ideation Workshops, Usability Testing, User Personas, Android, WordPress UX,  + 0 more

LebanonToptal Member Since January 10, 2017

Along with having 12 years of experience in UX design, Lara is an independent consultant who works with startups, agencies, and established businesses—helping them build better products that are customer-centric. She also mentors and trains university students and professionals how to apply proper UX techniques to the products they are making.

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Smart lighter device
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Content Curation App
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Bank Intranet Revamp
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To-do List Management App
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Yana Moskalenko

Product Research Designer, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Protoyping, iOS, Android, Art Direction, Figma, UX Sketching, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), User Interface (UI),  + 0 more

RussiaToptal Member Since July 7, 2017

Yana is a UI/UX designer, Behance award winner, and problem solver with 11+ years of experience. She creates app designs, websites, and applications in addition to providing consulting services for companies such as Trivago and LiveonRiviera. Yana has a developer background and a passion for technology with great communication skills and sense of style.

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InfinityMoms
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Colabri
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TBC Bank
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Triplay
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Lander Muruaga

Product Research Designer, Sketch, Photoshop CC, Axure RP Pro, iOS, Android, User Experience (UX), Information Architecture (IA), Wireframing, Usability Testing, UX Specifications, User Research, UX Research,  + 0 more

SpainToptal Member Since July 14, 2019

Lander is a UX design expert with more than 15 years of experience helping companies to conceptualize, design, and launch easy-to-use products and services through research and strategy. He works worldwide with corporations, government, and startups helping them grow their products and services.

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Indian STEAM Platform
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IT Azaro
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Wallet Trading App
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Investment and Fan-raising Platform
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Greta Corke

Product Research Designer, UX Research, Mobile Design, UI Design, eCommerce, UX Design, Product Design, Web Design,  + 0 more

SingaporeToptal Member Since March 19, 2019

Greta is a product service experience design lead with 15+ years' experience. With a high success rate in product development, startups, and large scale website deployments, Greta has a unique approach in getting innovations to the market with strong leadership skills. In Singapore, she launched the first entirely cashless retail experience. Over the last five years in Asia, Greta has run teams in multiple locations for various MNCs to startups.

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J&J Trusted Sales Companion App
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Cathay Pacific's Digital Transformation Program
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HSBC Mobile App
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Qantas
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Val Vasylenko

Product Research Designer, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Product Design, UX Research, User Interviews, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Figma, Sketch, iOS, Android, Wireframing,  + 0 more

UkraineToptal Member Since March 8, 2019

Val is a product designer with deep experience in digital health and wearables. He designs for mobile, web, and connected devices. His experience includes building new product concepts from scratch in addition to designing products with millions of users on a cross-device platform.

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Fitbit Group Health Dashboard
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ECG Wearable: Device + App
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Diabetes App for Fitbit Smartwatch
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Health Gorilla: Healthcare Platform, Mobile + Web
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Matthew Ernst

Product Research Designer, UX Research, UX Design, Adobe CC, UI Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Interface Design, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Design (RWD), Product Design,  + 0 more

CanadaToptal Member Since July 3, 2017

An accomplished UX and product designer with a unique balance of creative, technical, and research expertise. Working with the biggest brands in the world, such as the NFL, Disney, Fox, and Sony, Matt approaches every challenge with objectivity, intensity, and an analytical process. Versed in all aspects of product design from requirements gathering, research, UX/UI, branding, development, and a range of form factors: iOS, Android, web, and TV.

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Fox Play | A User-Focused Video-Streaming App
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Corus | Multiple Video Apps for Kids
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Sony Crackle | A Cross Platform Video App
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You.i Engine | Support Portal

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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 Product Researchers 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 Product Researcher for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

FAQs

  • How are Toptal Product Researchers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Product Researchers 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 Product Researchers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

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

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Product Researchers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Product Researcher 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.

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