How are Toptal UX consultants different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our UX consultants 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 UX consultants in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

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

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal UX consultants?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your UX consultant 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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Adewale Bobby

Freelance UX Consultant

UX Consulting, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design, Mobile App Design, InVision, Sketch 3, Android, iOS, User Interface (UI), Adobe Illustrator, Corporate Identity,

NigeriaToptal Member Since December 7, 2016

Adewale is a designer with over eight years of experience. During his career, he has led the design team at Amplify Digital where he was responsible for the agency's brand refresh and also worked on design solutions for brands like MTN, HP, Samsung, and Huawei. He currently works as the head of design at OyaPay.

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Tomass Sola

Freelance UX Consultant

UX Consulting, 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 UX Consultant

UX Consulting, 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.

Claude Grenier

Freelance UX Consultant

UX Consulting, SaaS, Axure, Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, User Flows, Axure RP Pro, Mobile UX, Web App Design, User Experience (UX), SaaS Design, eCommerce UX, UX Design,

CanadaToptal Member Since November 29, 2016

Claude, a senior UX and product designer, is driven by her passion for crafting user-friendly digital products. With a focus on putting the end user first, she prioritizes ease of use and usability to maximize satisfaction. Her expertise in human-computer interaction enables her to develop innovative product designs that seamlessly align with user needs and business objectives. Claude's dedication to creating exceptional user experiences makes her an invaluable asset to any project.

Muhammad Uzair

Freelance UX Consultant

UX Consulting, Product Design, Axure RP Pro, Dashboard Design, Data Visualization, Healthcare, Web App UI, Flinto Prototyping, Sketch, iOS, InVision, User Interface (UI), Illustrator CC,

United Arab EmiratesToptal Member Since December 2, 2016

For over the past 13 years, Uzair has been honing his skills in the disciplines of design (UI/UX and interaction). He has designed for some of the best companies on the planet including Toyota, Sony, CAT, Lexus, Honda, and Acura. His work has been featured across many websites and won prestigious awards such as the Webby Awards and App Design UK. He also has a master's degree in aesthetic philosophy and a diploma in digital arts.

Dmytro Svarytsevych

Freelance UX Consultant

UX Consulting, User Interface (UI), Information Architecture (IA), User Experience (UX), High-fidelity Prototypes, Mobile UX, Lean UX, UI Design, UX Design,

PolandToptal Member Since May 13, 2016

Dmytro has been in the industry for more than 13 years and specializes in user interface design, interaction design, mobile UX, information architecture, and user experience. Apart from developing effective user interfaces, wire framing, prototyping and ensuring success through user testing methodologies, he is a dedicated UX lover—promoting UX as a function/service and organizing UX training sessions and workshops.

Robert D. Pinna

Freelance UX Consultant

UX Consulting, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Axure RP Pro, Interactive Prototypes, User Experience (UX), Wireframing, Conceptual Design, OmniGraffle, GUI Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD),

United Arab EmiratesToptal Member Since November 25, 2015

Robert is a senior user experience and interaction design consultant. He is unique in that he combines a strong technical background (due to his bachelor's degree in computer science) with an artistic mind. Robert has recently worked worldwide on several projects including mobile and web products as well as designing the corresponding customer experiences.

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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.

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CTO

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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 UX consultant for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

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

An Overview of User Experience (UX) Design

User Experience (UX) design experts have a deep understanding of design, technology, and human psychology. What makes a product great? What keeps people coming back, what drives them away? A well thought out UX design process, spearheaded by a seasoned UX professional, will help you strike the right balance and keep users coming back for more. This multidisciplinary process also involves a fair amount of user research, ranging from basic analytics and heatmaps, to elaborate enterprise research efforts.

Since UX design can involve a fair amount of planning, research, back-and-forth communication and coordination with team members and stakeholders, a UX designer also has to possess excellent communication skills and basic management experience. This is especially true of freelance UX experts, who jump from project to project, because they have to hit the ground running and start making an impact as soon as possible.

At Toptal, you’ll connect with top hand-picked freelance UX designers from our network, trusted by top companies on their most mission critical UX design projects.