# UX & Product Design Recruiting Agency (uxhires.com) > Our Services Staff Augmentation (Embedded Experts) Add vetted specialists directly to your team. Scale capacity instantly without adding permanent headcount. Design as a Service (DaaS) A managed design pod delivers outcomes end-to-end. Flexible, fast, and guided by an expert partner lead. Fractional Leadership Part-time leaders bring strategy, mentorship, and quality oversight without the cost of a full-time exec Full-Time Recruitment We connect you with rigorously vetted, permanent hires who strengthen your team for the long haul Add World-Class UX, Product and Operations Talent to Your Team in Days — Not Months Flexible terms. Innovative Solutions. Great Talent, Delivered Fast. Our Clients Are Our Partners We build long-term, collaborative partnerships with every client, acting as an extension of their team to deliver exceptional talent and lasting impact. "We worked with UX Hires to identify talent for several hard to find positions during a hiring ramp-up. They are extremely professional and only send exceptional candidates. I would absolutely recommend them to other companies looking to hire strong talent for their organizations." About Us We provide companies and teams with flexible resources and expertise to maximize capacity, capability and impact. UX Hires specializes in technology staffing and recruiting, We offer multiple engagement models, each featuring a dedicated sourcing team that works 24/7 to connect with top talent, and an experienced team that are deeply immersed in each specialization. UX Hires works with companies of all sizes - startups to Fortune 100 with an emphasis on the U.S. and Canadian markets, with partners in the EU and LATAM. 15+ Helping companies scale their design and product teams 750+ Successful Engagements across startups to Fortune 100 firms 100,000+ Vetted experts in our global talent network 300+ Client partners and counting Who We Help We help product, design, technology, marketing, and business leaders solve capability and capacity challenges. • SaaS Companies • Enterprise Digital Teams • Startups • IT and Software Firms • Creative and Marketing Agencies Challenges We Solve Hiring bottlenecks: Struggling to hire talent fast enough? Bandwidth issues: Your team’s at max capacity, deadlines slipping Skill gaps: Missing critical expertise for a key initiative Uncertainty: You know you need UX, but where to start? Our Talent • Sales (all levels) • Project Managers • Product Designers • UX/UI Designers • AI Designers • UX Researchers (Qual/Quant) • UX Writers / Content Designers • UX Leads / Principals • Product Managers • Product Marketers • Front-End/UX Engineers ## Sitemap: - [PRIVACY POLICY](https://uxhires.com/privacy-policy) Privacy Policy Effective Date: 1/1/25 UX Hires (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit [www.uxhires.com](http://www.uxhires.com) (the “Site”) or engage with our services. 1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information: Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, résumé/CV, employment history, and other details you provide when applying for roles, submitting inquiries, or signing up for updates. 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To use them, visit lottiefiles.com, choose your favorites, and upload them into an 'Image' element in your project. - [The New UX Hiring Playbook](https://uxhires.com/the-ux-hiring-playbook) The Future Is Hybrid Success now comes from blending models: a lean full-time core team (when possible), embedded experts and pods for specialized needs or additional capacity, and fractional leaders for guidance. With AI accelerating speed and specialization demands, hybrid resourcing is the new standard — and leaders adopting it are setting the pace. It's now the pragmatic default, not an experiment. The Answer Up Front In an era of intense budget pressure and rapidly evolving skill sets driven by AI, early adopters of innovative new hybrid resourcing models are faster and leaner; laggards face higher costs and missed opportunities. Winning teams blend:• Lean full-time core team + flexible hybrid resourcing models• On-demand specialized talent (incl. AI) for speed, expertise,and cost controlBenefits:• Avoid costly additional overhead• Avoid critical capacity and capability gaps• Scale up/down as needed• Avoid mis-hires and ramp-up challenges The Hybrid Models Staff Augmentation(Embedded Experts) Vetted specialists join your team for as long or short as needed, working under your direction. They embed into your organization but don't require the commitment or overhead associated with full-time employees. Best for: quick capacity or niche skillsAdvantage: fast start, scales up or down easilyWatch out: you manage day-to-day priorities Design as a Service (DaaS) A managed pod delivers outcomes end-to-end, guided by a partner lead. Pods can flex in or out based on demand.Best for: product launches, redesigns, or backlog reliefAdvantage: managed outcomes, predictable deliveryWatch out: works best with clear scopes FractionalLeadership Capable leaders provide strategy, quality, and mentorship on a part-time basis, for as long as needed.Best for: Startups needing direction, maturing teams, interim leadershipAdvantage: Executive-level impact without full-time overheadWatch out: Pair with delivery capacity to turn strategy into action How to Scale UX Capability and Capacity Without Hiring: 3 Models That Work in 2026 A practical guide for organizations balancing speed, budget, and specialization in an AI-driven era. Traditional and Emerging Solutions: Pros & Cons Full-Time Hiring Pros: Strong cultural fit and long-term alignment with the business; employees grow with the company and its vision.Cons: Hiring takes months, is expensive, and scaling quickly is difficult — especially for specialized roles. Agencies Pros: Established processes, proven expertise, and accountability for delivery, often with cross-disciplinary teams.Cons: High markups, rigid scopes, and limited flexibility once engaged; not all agencies are true specialists. Freelance Platforms Pros: Marketplaces like Upwork, Fiverr, or TopTal provide access to a wide pool of freelancers at lower cost and fast availability.Cons: Quality is inconsistent, management falls on you, and specialization may be shallow — risky for critical product work. On-Demand Resource Pros: Curated, vetted talent pro... - [UX Recruiting Case Studies](https://uxhires.com/case-studies) From Startups to Fortune 500, We Know How To Help. Flexible terms. Innovative Solutions. Great Talent, Delivered Fast. Our Clients Are Our Partners We build long-term, collaborative partnerships with every client, acting as an extension of their team to deliver exceptional talent and lasting impact. "We worked with UX Hires to identify talent for several hard to find positions during a hiring ramp-up. They are extremely professional and only send exceptional candidates. I would absolutely recommend them to other companies looking to hire strong talent for their organizations." Helping a Startup Rapidly Scale Challenge: To support the launch of a new B2B SaaS platform, GoodShuffle needed to assemble an end-to-end product team fast—with specific SaaS, B2B/B2C, and event marketing expertise. Solution: UX Hires recruited and placed six full-time team members—including designers, product managers, and marketers—within six weeks. Impact: • Full product team operational in under 45 days • Scaled with additional hires as business grew • Reduced time-to-launch by more than 60% Augmenting a World-Class Team Challenge: Affirm needed fast access to experienced UX talent to fill capability gaps and accelerate critical internal initiatives across multiple product teams. Solution: UX Hires deployed a flexible bench of five UX experts—including researchers, designers, and a program manager—who could respond in real time to shifting team needs, supporting both contract and full-time roles. Impact: • First talent placed within 48 hours • More than 9-months of full-time support • Two hires converted to full-time Elevating a Global Capability Challenge: MetLife Global had strong design talent but lacked foundational research expertise to support US and Mexico markets. They also needed to scale quickly for multiple initiatives. Solution: UX Hires staffed a complete UX research team within 72 hours and delivered a 3-month training curriculum for over 100 internal stakeholders. Simultaneously, designers were embedded across teams to drive execution. Impact: • 5 UX experts placed within 72 hours • Training delivered across 100+ stakeholders • Product initiatives accelerated across two markets - [UX for AI](https://uxhires.com/ux-for-ai) Human-Centered Design for AI-Driven Products and AI-Enhanced Design Execution Designing for AI is not like designing typical software. It requires deep experience with complex systems, data-driven logic, user trust dynamics, and adaptive interfaces. At UX Hires, our specialized talent understands how to design intuitive, explainable, and effective user experiences for AI-powered tools, workflows, and platforms. Designing for AI Products We provide vetted designers and researchers with experience in: • Human-AI interaction patterns • Trust, explainability, and transparency in AI-driven interfaces • Data visualization and machine learning model feedback • Complex workflows (healthtech, fintech, SaaS, automation, etc.) • Conversational UX, recommendation systems, predictive UX Whether you’re launching an AI product or improving an existing one, we’ll match you with talent who’s been there before. We also embrace the power of AI to enhance the design process itself. Using AI to Supercharge UX Design Our designers know how to use the latest tools to accelerate and enhance their work: • AI-assisted prototyping and design systems • Generative UX research synthesis • Content and interface generation • Intelligent user journey mapping • Predictive testing and behavioral modeling This means faster iterations, deeper insight, and better ROI on every project. - [UX Recruiting FAQ — Common Questions Answered](https://uxhires.com/faq) Frequently Asked Questions Find quick answers to common questions about our services and how we can help your team. - [UX Recruiting Agency in New York](https://uxhires.com/ux-recruiting-new-york) UX Recruiting Agency in New York UX Hires places UX designers, product designers, researchers, and PMs with companies across New York City — from early-stage startups to Fortune 100. We specialize in staff augmentation, contract, fractional, and full-time placement. Why New York Companies Choose UX Hires Speed of placement — vetted candidates delivered within days, not weeks, so projects stay on schedule. Rigorously vetted talent — every candidate is assessed for craft, process, and New York market fit before we make an introduction. Flexible engagement models — staff aug, contract, fractional, or full-time. We match the model to the moment. Roles We Place in New York UX Designers Product Designers UX Researchers Product Managers Fractional UX Leaders Engagement Models Staff Augmentation Embed experienced UX talent directly into your team on a flexible, ongoing basis. Contract / DaaS Project-based design and research engagements with defined scope and deliverables. Fractional Leadership Senior UX and design leadership for companies that need strategic guidance without a full-time hire. Full-Time Placement Permanent hires sourced, vetted, and placed with a guarantee. End-to-end recruitment. - [Product Design Recruiter & Staffing Agency](https://uxhires.com/product-design-recruiter) Specialized Recruiting Product Design Recruiter & Staffing Agency UX Hires is a specialized product design recruiter placing product designers, UI designers, and design systems specialists with companies across the US. Contract, fractional, and full-time placement — startups to Fortune 100. Talk to a Recruiter #contact Product Design Roles We Place Product Designers Senior Product Designers UI Designers Design Systems Designers Visual Designers Lead Product Designers Why Companies Use UX Hires Vetted Portfolios Every candidate receives a design portfolio review before they reach your team. Systems Thinking We screen for product thinking and design systems skills — not just tool proficiency. Rapid Placement Move from brief to shortlist within days. We work fast without cutting corners on fit. Engagement Models How We Work With You Contract Flexible short-term design coverage on demand. Staff Augmentation Embed vetted designers directly into your team. Fractional Design Leadership Senior design direction without the full-time cost. Full-Time Placement Permanent hires matched to your culture and stack. - [UX Staff Augmentation Service](https://uxhires.com/staff-augmentation-ux) UX Staff Augmentation Services UX Hires provides UX staff augmentation for companies that need vetted design and research talent fast. Embed experienced UX designers, product designers, and researchers directly into your team — on your tools, your process, your timeline. Roles Available for Staff Augmentation UX Designers Product Designers UX Researchers Design Systems Specialists Fractional UX Leaders ResearchOps Professionals Why UX Staff Augmentation Works No long-term commitment Hire for the project, sprint, or phase. Walk away when the work is done — no severance, no overhead. Talent embedded in days, not weeks Pre-vetted designers and researchers who hit the ground running from day one. Scales with your roadmap Ramp capacity up or down as priorities shift, without the cost of full-time headcount. Engagement Options Short-Term Contract Sprint-based or project-scoped engagements for focused, time-bound delivery. Long-Term Staff Aug Ongoing embedded talent that integrates deeply with your team and workflow. DaaS — Designer as a Service Predictable monthly design capacity. No recruiting, no onboarding delays. Fractional Leadership Senior UX leaders part-time — strategic oversight without full-time cost. - [UX Staffing & Recruiting Services | UX Hires](https://uxhires.com/our-services) Our Services Staff Augmentation (Embedded Experts) Vetted UX and Product specialists join your team for as long as you need, working under your direction. They integrate quickly without the commitment or overhead of full-time hires. Best for: Rapid capacity or niche skills Advantage: Fast start, scales easily Watch-out: You manage day-to-day priorities Design as a Service (DaaS) A managed pod delivers outcomes end-to-end, guided by an experienced lead. Pods flex up or down to match demand while we own delivery and quality. Best for: Launches, redesigns, backlog relief Advantage: Managed outcomes, predictable delivery Watch-out: Works best with clear scopes Fractional Leadership Seasoned design leaders provide strategy, mentorship, and quality oversight on a part-time basis, for as long as needed. They bring executive-level impact without full-time cost. Best for: Startups, maturing teams, interim direction Advantage: Senior guidance with lower overhead Watch-out: Pair with delivery support to activate plans Full-Time Recruitment We help you secure the right permanent UX or product talent to grow and strengthen your team for the long term. Our process streamlines sourcing, vetting, and hiring. Best for: Building core capability and culture Advantage: Long-term stability and fit Watch-out: Allow time for hiring cycles Our Services and Engagement Models Flexible talent and solutions — from embedded experts to full-time hires. Why Choose Us? No single hiring model solves every UX challenge — that’s why we offer multiple ways to work with us, all designed by professionals in the design space, not generic recruiters.. Learn About Staff Augmentation Click Here Learn About UX Researchers Click Here Learn About Product Designers Click Here Learn About New York Talent Click Here - [UX Research Recruiter & Staffing Agency](https://uxhires.com/ux-research-recruiter) UX Research Recruiter & Staffing Agency UX Hires is a dedicated UX research recruiter placing researchers, mixed-methods researchers, and ResearchOps professionals with companies across the US. Contract, fractional, and full-time placement — startups to Fortune 100. UX Research Roles We Place UX Researchers Senior UX Researchers Mixed-Methods Researchers ResearchOps Managers Research Program Managers Participant Recruitment Specialists Why Companies Use UX Hires for Research Hiring Deep researcher network A curated community of UX research professionals across specializations and seniority levels, built over years of specialist placements. Screening for methods, not just titles We evaluate candidates on their actual research methods — qual, quant, mixed, and ops — not just resume keywords or job titles. Flexible engagement models From a two-week contract sprint to a permanent hire, we structure engagements around your team's real needs and timeline. Engagement Models Hire the way your team actually works. Contract Short-term research coverage for sprints, launches, or team capacity gaps. Staff Augmentation Embed a researcher directly into your team without the overhead of a full-time hire. Fractional Research Leadership Senior research direction for teams not yet ready for a dedicated full-time research lead. Full-Time Placement Permanent placement with our full vetting process, from sourcing to offer acceptance.