For US product and engineering leaders
Hire UI/UX designers for US teams: specialists who research first, design in systems and hand over work that ships as designed, from a first MVP to an enterprise platform.
- Senior design oversight
- US workday overlap
- Your toolkit and controls
Start with one UI/UX designer. Add a team when the product needs more capacity.
UI/UX capacity, inside your org.
UI/UX designers who research, design in systems and hand over work that ships as designed.
Built for product and engineering leadersOne senior designer to a full design team
- 01Years engineering software
- 20+
- 02Engineers under one roof
- 200+
- 03Clients served
- 300+
- 04Global delivery locations
- 4+
Dallas headquarteredDelivery across the USA, India, Canada and Mexico
Tools hired designers use
We work in the UI/UX tools your teams already use: Figma, prototypes, research repos, design systems and design QA.
Core
- FigmaInterface design
- FramerInteractive prototypes
- StorybookComponent docs
- MazeUsability testing
- DovetailResearch repository
- MiroWorkshops and journeys
Ecosystem
- Sketch
- Webflow
- ProtoPie
- Zeplin
- Hotjar
- Optimal Workshop
- Notion
- Jira
We choose tools for your product, your design system, your accessibility needs and your delivery plan.
Design work we cover
The UI/UX work our designers take on, from research through design systems and hand-off, and the tools they use every day.
Research before pixels
Interviews, usability tests and clear synthesis, so every design decision starts from what users actually do.
Common work
- User interviews
- Usability testing
- Journey mapping
Tools
- Dovetail
- Maze
- Miro
- Hotjar
Design systems, not just screens
Tokens, components and documentation kept in step with the code, so one change reaches every screen.
Common work
- Design tokens
- Component libraries
- Documentation
Tools
- Figma
- Storybook
- Zeplin
Accessible by default
Contrast, focus, motion and screen readers checked from the first frame, not patched in after launch.
Common work
- WCAG reviews
- Inclusive patterns
- Accessibility audits
Tools
- Figma
- Storybook
- Maze
Hand-offs that ship as designed
Specced components, prototypes engineers can follow and a designer in review until the feature is live.
Common work
- Prototyping
- Design specs
- Design QA
Tools
- Figma
- Framer
- ProtoPie
- Jira
Why JumpGrowth
Senior India-based designers for US teams, backed by delivery across the USA, India, Canada and Mexico.
- Years engineering software
- 20+
- Engineers under one roof
- 200+
- Clients served
- 300+
Designers matched to your work
Start from the product area, design system, seniority and delivery habits you actually need. Review portfolios and test the design fit before you choose.
- Specialists
- Domain experience
- Direct interviews
Your team keeps ownership
Your leads set product direction, review the work and own the roadmap. Our designers join your rituals, your tools and your release process.
- Your tools
- Your rituals
- Your roadmap
Capacity without the handoff
Nothing is thrown over a wall. Designers work in your sprints with US workday overlap, so research, design and hand-off move every day.
- US overlap
- Daily stand-ups
- Shared sprints
UI/UX designer hiring models
Embed a UI/UX designer in your team, add a small design group, or pair designers with a dedicated delivery pod.
Staff augmentationEmbed one UI/UX designer
A dedicated designer in your product team, your tools and your sprint cycle, reporting to your lead.
- Figma
- Framer
- Storybook
Augmented squadAdd a team of UI/UX designers
Several UI/UX designers for a clear gap across research, UI and systems, led by your own managers.
- Framer
- Storybook
- Maze
Managed delivery podPair designers with a pod
UI/UX designers with a dedicated delivery pod, so research, design and engineering stay in one team.
- Figma
- Engineering
- Delivery
You stay in control. Our designers work in your tools, your rituals and your delivery process.
Cost savings calculator
Move the slider to compare a senior US UI/UX team with an India-based team of the same size. Price depends on seniority, US overlap and whether you hire one designer or a pod.
A planning estimate: $90 an hour onshore and $32 offshore, 160 hours per person each month. Not a JumpGrowth quote. Final cost follows seniority, overlap and scope.
US onshore at $90/hr
$43,200
per month
Offshore at $32/hr
$15,360
per month
Estimated monthly savings
$27,840
About 64% lower than the US onshore estimate.
Get a costed plan for the designer role, seniority and team shape you need.
Find the right skill
Pick a skill to see the kinds of designers we match to your team: product designer, UX researcher, UI designer or design system lead.
Senior specialty role
Product Designer
Owns the experience of a product area, from the first flow to the final screen, working closely with your PM and engineers.
- Figma
- User flows
- Prototyping
- Framer
Senior specialty role
UX Researcher
Plans and runs the research, from interviews to usability tests, and turns what users said into a brief the team can act on.
- User interviews
- Usability testing
- Dovetail
- Maze
Senior specialty role
UI Designer
Designs polished, accessible interfaces that look and behave right on every screen size.
- Figma
- Visual design
- Accessibility
- Motion
Senior specialty role
Design System Lead
Builds and runs your design system: the tokens, components and guidelines every team designs and builds with.
- Figma
- Design tokens
- Storybook
- Documentation
Example roles. We confirm availability and fit before you decide.
What our designers do
Add the skills you need across research, product design, design systems and hand-off to engineering.
Research
Understand your users
Designers who run interviews and usability tests and turn what they learn into clear design briefs.
- Interviews
- Usability tests
- Dovetail
Design
Design the experience
Specialists who design flows, interfaces and prototypes inside your design system, or build one with you.
- Figma
- Prototypes
- Design systems
Deliver
Hand over and ship
Designers who spec the work for engineers, review the build and check it on every device before release.
- Design specs
- Design QA
- Accessibility
How they help
Hire one UI/UX designer or a full design team. We cover research, systems, hand-off and iteration.
- 01
Understand your users
Interviews, analytics and usability tests that show where the experience works and where it fails.
Research, journeys and insights
- 02
Design the experience
Flows, interfaces and prototypes built from your design system and tested with real users.
Flows, interfaces and prototypes
- 03
Hand over and build
Specced components and tokens engineers can use, with a designer in review until the feature ships.
Specs, tokens and design QA
- 04
Test and refine
Usability checks and data after launch, so the design keeps improving release by release.
Testing, accessibility and iteration
Need a related team around your UI/UX designer?
Find the right roleHow teams use us
The roles we brought in, and what each team achieved. Examples of use, not guarantees.
- US product company01
Dedicated product pod
Product design for a launch
We provided UI/UX designers to research, design and test a critical product launch alongside the engineering team.
Capability mix
- Product Designer
- UX Researcher
- Delivery Lead
Figma · Maze · Dovetail · Framer
- Validated
- core user flows
- Faster
- design hand-off
- US enterprise platform02
Architecture and delivery
Design system rebuild
We added specialists to bring scattered interfaces into one design system shared by design and engineering.
Capability mix
- Design System Lead
- UI Designer
- Frontend Engineer
Figma · Storybook · Zeplin · Jira
- Consistent
- interfaces
- Reduced
- design rework
- US financial services03
Augmented squad
Accessible customer journeys
We placed designers inside the client’s accessibility and compliance workflow to redesign key customer journeys.
Capability mix
- Product Designer
- UI Designer
- QA Engineer
Figma · Maze · Storybook · Miro
- Accessible
- customer journeys
- Seamless
- team integration
Client details are kept private. Roles show the skills each engagement used. Results are examples, not guarantees. Related reading: Case studies, Hiring insights on the blog, How we build teams and Product discovery.
One team. Two locations.
Your leaders own the product. Our India-based designers join your way of working, backed by delivery across the USA, India, Canada and Mexico.
- Start small with the UI/UX designer you need now.
- Work your way in your tools, design system and quality process.
- Grow when needed by pairing designers with a dedicated delivery pod.
- 01Product DesignerProduct design
- 02UX ResearcherResearch
- 03UI DesignerInterfaces
- 04Design System LeadDesign system
- Rituals
- Daily overlap
- Ownership
- Sprint outcomes
- Start
- Roadmap-led
Is this a good fit?
- 01You need UI/UX designers to research, design in systems and hand over work that ships as designed.
- 02You want to embed a designer in your team or pair designers with a dedicated delivery pod.
- 03You need designers who follow your security, accessibility and release process.
- 04You want India-based designers who work closely with your US team.
How it works
Leadership context
Discovery call
Tell us about your product, the design gap and whether you need a product designer, researcher, UI designer or design-system lead.
What we cover
- Your goals
- The team gap
- Your product context
Team shape
Pick the model
Choose one UI/UX designer, a small design group, or a designer paired with a delivery pod, and agree how the team works with yours.
What we cover
- Engagement model
- Seniority mix
- Working hours
Shortlist
Meet vetted options
Within days, review UI/UX designers matched to your product, your design system and the way you deliver.
What we cover
- Matched profiles
- Evidence of skills
- Availability
Your decision
Interview and select
Interview the shortlist yourself, review portfolios, test the design fit and choose who joins.
What we cover
- Portfolio review
- Team fit
- Your final pick
First sprint
Onboard and kick off
Access, introductions and a walkthrough of your product and design system, then the first tickets inside your sprint.
What we cover
- Access and tools
- Design system walkthrough
- First sprint
Step 01UI/UX designer case studies / 04
Public products whose client experience hired UI/UX designers would own. Open a study for the brief, platform and stack.
Smart firearm lockGunLoxRevolutionizing firearm security with the GunLox smart lock app.Read case study
Friends & dealsFirefliesFind new bars and restaurants while earning loyalty points.Read case study
Wedding guest appVowTimerAn app for the wedding guests that came for the party.Read case study
Carbon footprint platformGreenaiderTrack, reduce, and transform your climate impact.Read case study
UI/UX designer client stories / 02
Clients who talk about the product experience hired UI/UX designers ship.
01 / 02
They treated our XR roadmap like their own. Every sprint ended with something we could put in front of users.
Security products leave no room for guesswork. The team shipped a companion app our customers trust from the first unlock.
01How do I hire UI/UX designers for my team?
Hire UI/UX designers to research, design in systems and hand over work that ships as designed. Embed a designer in your team or pair designers with a dedicated delivery pod. You interview the shortlist and choose who joins.
02What UI/UX skills can we hire for?
Product design, user research and usability testing, UI and visual design, interaction design and prototyping, design systems, accessibility, and design hand-off and QA.
03Do hired UI/UX designers do research too?
Yes. Interviews, usability tests and synthesis are part of the job, not a separate team.
04Can they work inside our design system?
Yes. They extend what you have: tokens, components and docs, kept in step with the code.
05How do they hand over to engineers?
Specced components, tokens engineers can import, and a designer in review until it ships.
06What about accessibility?
Built in from the first frame: contrast, focus, motion and screen readers, checked before handover.
07Can we embed a designer in our team or pair one with engineers?
Both. Add one UI/UX designer through staff augmentation, or pair designers with a dedicated delivery pod when you need research, design and engineering in the same team.
08What affects the cost of hiring UI/UX designers?
Seniority, US workday overlap, and whether you hire one designer or a pod. The planner on this page uses a $90/hr onshore and $32/hr offshore planning rate, 160 hours a month. It is an estimate, not a JumpGrowth quote.
09Is this staff augmentation or a managed delivery team?
Both. Add one UI/UX designer, a small team, or a full pod with its own lead.
10Can we start with one UI/UX designer?
Yes. Most teams start with one UI/UX designer in a clear gap and add people once the fit is proven.
11Can we interview UI/UX designers before we choose?
Always. You see the profiles, run your own interviews and make the final call.
12Can we scale the team after the first UI/UX designer starts?
Yes. Add people as the roadmap grows, or move from one UI/UX designer to a managed pod with its own lead.
Hire UI/UX designers
Tell us whether you need a product designer, researcher, UI designer or design-system lead, and whether they join your team or a pod.