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Chris Aalid

UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 22, 2022

Chris is a product designer with five years of experience and expertise in UX strategy, research, and design; interaction design (IxD); high-fidelity design and prototyping; animation; and usability testing. He has designed world-class digital products for Trek Bikes, including eCommerce platforms, iOS and Android apps, IoT products, digital-retail hybrid experiences, and two-sided marketplaces. Chris excels at solving complex B2C, B2B, and enterprise problems with groundbreaking design.

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Diego Marin-Odio

UTC-06:00
Costa Rica
Toptal Member Since June 29, 2020

Diego is an accomplished UI/UX strategy and design expert. He has delivered high-impact projects and results in the banking, fintech, auto, telecom, academic, and arts sectors. A most notable project was the digital redesign for Toyota Costa Rica. Diego is currently leading the user experience for the 2nd largest e-learning company in the US. His approach to UX and UI is based on design thinking, and his focus is both strategic and practical.

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Al Blanco

UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since May 3, 2021

Al hits the ground running, uncovering insights, solving big challenges through IP-worthy innovation, applying rigorous UX methodologies and human-centered design principles. Blanco is hands-on; no prima donna here. Whether inventing new digital products, tackling automated process improvement, or finding clever ways to increase engagement through award-winning experiences, he can deliver world-class websites, mobile and tablet apps, as well as industrial and consumer software with true ROI.

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Amélie Lamont

UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since June 3, 2019

Amélie is a design and product strategist with over two decades of experience in product design, helping startups audit and repair their underperforming products. Prior to consulting full-time, Amélie has led and collaborated on design initiatives at companies like The New York Times, Google, Facebook, Apple, eBay, Adobe, Travelers Insurance, Booz Allen Hamilton, VenueBook, and Lola.

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Rob Armes

UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since October 3, 2022

Rob is an entrepreneur and consultant passionate about how digital can enable organizations to rethink their business models and digital strategy shifting toward circularity. Rob has coached design thinking, steered product and UX strategy, assisted in recruitment, and helped win new business. He has worked with clients such as Aviva Investors Security Bank, Transport for Wales, London Metal Exchange, Rentokil Initial, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, The Scottish Government, and Randstad.

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Anton Roolaart

UTC+01:00
Netherlands
Toptal Member Since September 4, 2019

Anton is an award-winning creative UX leader with more than 20 years of experience designing user experiences. He is skillful in UX strategy, design, processes, user research, and prototyping, promoting design thinking methodologies. Anton's previous clients spring from various industries, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Pfizer (site intelligence for clinical trials), Newmind (legal firm), Epidemic Sound (music licensing), Sirius Energy (alternative energy), Monex (fintech), Hilton, and more.

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Brian Pagán, EngD, MSc

UTC+02:00
Netherlands
Toptal Member Since June 7, 2019

Brian is a US ex-pat working as a human experience designer focused on healthcare, sustainability, fintech, and IoT. For 20 years, Brian helped startups and businesses like Philips, ING, Land Life Company, and WaitWhat turn innovation strategies into award-winning products and services. His specialties include prototyping, behavioral design, and UX strategy. Brian has given talks and workshops in 12 countries. His first book, The Creative Empathy Field Guide, is available in ebook and paperback.

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Rick Freitas

UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since November 17, 2020

Rick is a highly experienced consultant and designer with over 15 years of expertise across various industries. His impressive portfolio includes working with esteemed brands such as Santander, VISA, Property Finder, Raizen, and Volkswagen. His design strategy and service design skills have enabled him to deliver exceptional products and services at scale. Rick excels in optimizing the connection between human behavior and technology, ensuring that his clients receive top-notch results.

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Sayeed Afzal

UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since July 28, 2022

Sayeed has been working as a UI/UX professional for 5+ years with top clients from the fintech, blockchain, and edtech industries. Currently leading Wilson Wings' product design team, he specializes in UX strategy, UI/UX design, UX audit, rapid prototyping, and consulting. Sayeed is willing to help new clients by using his 6-phase approach to solve UX problems and build products that users love and competitors struggle with.

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Bryant Mao

UTC+09:00
Taiwan
Toptal Member Since November 17, 2021

Bryant is an award-winning product designer who specializes in strategy, user experience, user interface, and interaction design. For the past 10 years, Bryant has been working with global companies to craft digital experiences and solutions for diverse markets and large user bases. Bryant combines his business acumen and human insights to guide the direction and uses various prototyping methods to verify ideas that make an impact.

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Hao (Kaylee) Zheng

UTC+12:00
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since March 11, 2022

Kaylee is a lead UX designer who always pays attention to design solutions that balance creativity, technology, and aesthetics. Her experience involves dedicated design research and user-centered design, complemented with solid user experience, visual design, and design testing. Such vast experience enables her to tackle any stage of the design process, from the business requirements to implementation.

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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.

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CTO

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right UX Strategist for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a UX Strategist with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your UX Strategist, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right UX Strategist, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect UX Strategists for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our UX Strategists to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched UX Strategists ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire UX Strategists on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our UX Strategists can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your UX Strategist 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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