Hiring freelance UX design professionals

Hire the right freelance UX or Product design professional in 5 hours

Roy van Balen (49): UX design recruiter and mediator, after 20 years in UX.

Contracting a freelance UX designer can take up to 40 hours of your time. Even with an in-house or external recruiter, because they can't assess UX designers. I help you contract an excellent fit in 5 hours of your time.

Roy van Balen (49): UX design recruiter and mediator, after 20 years in UX.

Recruitment, assessment, and contracts

I developed an approach that combines recruitment best practices with high-quality assessment for UX designers. I also handle the contracts.

Problem

Recruiters can't assess UX designers, nor their work

Assessing UX designers requires specialist knowledge that can only be gained by practising the craft itself. Most recruiters don’t have that experience.

My background

I worked as a UX designer and design lead for 20 years

I worked on apps, web apps, websites, design systems, and physical products for Schiphol, Philips, Adidas, e.g.. 10 years in-house and 10 years as a freelancer.

Result

Clients typically hire the 1st candidate I propose to them

I recruit the right freelance UX designers, and I (0% AI) identify the best matches. 92% hire the 1st candidate, 6% request a 2nd, 2% a 3rd. I handle the contracts.

You pay the same as when you hire the freelance UX Designer directly

Freelancers offer a discount rate to intermediaries like Found UX. Found UX retains only the discount as a margin (many others add a premium on top). This means the costs are the same, but with recruitment, candidate assessment, and contract management included. And the peace of mind of a replacement guarantee.

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300+ happy clients

I strive for an optimal experience for clients and candidates. I leverage my knowledge of UX and service design to ensure a pleasant, clear, and high-quality process.

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Lead product designer

"Genuinely impressive"

We were hiring for a Product Designer role, and had been searching for several months without finding the right fit. It was a tough, frustrating process.

Roy turned that around fast. He understood exactly what we needed right away, put together a really solid vacancy, and had a strong candidate in front of us within the first week.

By the second week, the offer was accepted and signed. The whole process, start to finish, took less than two weeks.

It was fast, efficient, and genuinely impressive. I'd recommend Roy to any leader trying to fill a product designer role.

I keep the leaders I work with out of the spotlight. For that reason, this testimonial has been anonymised.

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Head of Product

"(Super) fast"

We had been trying to hire a Senior Product Designer for over 6 months, going through two extensive rounds, without a positive outcome.

Seeing his own background in UX, we understood this could be different and we took the plunge. And how glad we are that we did!

After a thorough intake, a well-thought-out vacancy and even some weekend work, Roy had already found a great candidate within a week. Interviews were scheduled immediately and we made an offer in the same week.

Roy was great to work with: positive, knowledgeable, critical and (super) fast. I would definitely recommend him.

I keep the leaders I work with out of the spotlight. For that reason, this testimonial has been anonymised.

Curious to know who it is? I have permission to share that with other leaders.

Head of Product

"Great fit"

I am the Head of Product at a medtech startup in Amsterdam. We have a suite of applications for medical professionals.

Roy helped us hire a Product Designer for a permanent position in our company. Having worked with Roy himself as a Product Designer in the past, I know firsthand the depth of his expertise. It clearly shows in how he identifies talent.

He provided high-quality candidates; I just needed to take the last step. He offloaded a tremendous amount of work for us, which is exactly what I was looking for: subject matter knowledge and effectiveness.

The designer we hired through Roy was a great fit. Great skills, and a great match with our company culture. If you're looking to hire UX professionals in the Netherlands, Roy is the person to talk to.

I keep the leaders I work with out of the spotlight. For that reason, this testimonial has been anonymised.

Curious to know who it is? I have permission to share that with other leaders.

Lead product designer

"Best I’ve worked with"

I'm a Product Designer with 16 years of experience. Throughout my career, I've applied for many UX roles and worked with numerous recruiters. My experience with Roy has been by far the best.

It's clear that he is an experienced UX professional himself, which sets him apart. His expertise in UX shaped the way he approached the process. Everything was thoughtfully structured, unlike anything I've experienced with other recruiters.

If you are a UX leader in the Netherlands considering working with Roy, don't hesitate. He is the best I've worked with so far.

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Want to know what I can do for your organisation?

I have experience with your type of organisation, product, role and type of work

With Found UX, I have helped more than 300 teams in 7 years, across various growth stages and design contexts. From SaaS startups, scale-ups and digital agencies to large national and international organisations. Before that, I worked on 50 different products myself.

+300 other organisations

Ready in 5 hours, instead of 40

Hiring a UX design professional with in-house or external recruiters can easily cost you 40 hours, because they can't assess UX professionals. I help you do it in 5 hours of your time.

1. Intake

1 hour

We map out the context

I ask the right questions and develop a job advert that works.

2. Source

I recruit the right UX professionals

From my network, LinkedIn jobs, and the Found UX network.

3. Assess

I identify the best matches

I will propose them one by one, once I have interviewed them.

4. Choose

3 hours

You assess them one by one

92% hire the 1st candidate, 6% request a 2nd, 2% a 3rd one.

5. Contract

1 hour

Hire safely via Found UX

Together, we ensure it's done in compliance with the DBA Act.

Want to know what I can do for your organisation?

Are you considering my help to hire a UX design professional? If so, please start by scheduling a 10-minute call. After the call, you will have all the information you need to decide at your own pace whether you would like to proceed.

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10 minutes

Book a 10-minute call

We will briefly discuss your situation, the type of designer you are looking for, and your timeline. I will also give you insight into my approach, the costs, and the expected turnaround time.