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Toptal is a marketplace for clients to hire Product Researchers from around the world. Each Toptal freelance Product Research specialist is thoroughly vetted and trusted by top companies for their most critical product research projects.

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Greta Corke

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Côte D'IvoireToptal Member Since July 10, 2019

Greta is an outcome-driven product service design lead with over 17 years of experience in innovation, service, and product development. She has extensive expertise in leadership and management, earning the reputation of an innovator. One of her success stories is leading the team that developed the first cashless experience for Honestbee. Greta also created the world's first consumer-friendly energy monitor—Wattson—which was sold successfully across the EU and Asia.

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Lara Chikhani

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LebanonToptal Member Since July 17, 2019

In addition to 12 years of experience in UX design, Lara is an independent consultant who works with startups, agencies, and established businesses—helping them build better customer-centric products. 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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Stoyan Stoyanov

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BulgariaToptal Member Since September 25, 2019

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

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Tatjana Zavadja

Product ResearchersUser ResearchUser InterviewsProduct DesigniOSUX DesignAndroidUsability TestingWireframingPrototypingInformation Architecture (IA)Responsive Web Design (RWD)Lean UX

FinlandToptal Member Since April 2, 2018

Design strategist and product person with over seven 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. Her passion for entrepreneurship inspired her to organize UX Designers Camp, where she further polished her business, marketing, and leadership skills.

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Esperanza Garcia

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New ZealandToptal Member Since June 28, 2018

Esperanza is an experienced UX/UI designer who has worked on a variety of projects spanning web and mobile applications for different 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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Anthony Vendeirinho

Product ResearchersUX DesignSketchUI DesignWordPresseCommerceeCommerce DesigneCommerce UI

PortugalToptal Member Since October 25, 2018

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

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Lander Muruaga

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SpainToptal Member Since July 14, 2019

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

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Val Vasylenko

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AustriaToptal Member Since April 17, 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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Yana Moskalenko

Product ResearchersAdobe Experience Design (XD)SketchAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratoriOSAndroidArt DirectionFigmaUX SketchingComplex Application User Interfaces (UI)User Interface (UI)Branding

ArgentinaToptal Member Since September 4, 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 and provides consulting services for companies such as Trivago and LiveonRiviera. Yana has a developer background, a passion for technology, great communication skills, and a flair for style.

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Matthew Ernst

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CanadaToptal Member Since September 15, 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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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

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A Toptal director of design will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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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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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 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. 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

    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.

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    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

    Hire in under 2 weeks and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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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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    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

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