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Your UX recruitment specialists

Nexus IT Group’s UX headhunters specialize in connecting our clients with top-tier design talent who can create exceptional experiences for their users. In today’s digital-first economy, these roles have become both critically important and fiercely competitive, leaving many business leaders grappling to find talent with the right qualifications. Our specialized UX recruitment services solve these hiring challenges, giving employers access to an extensive network of UX designers, user research specialists, and UX strategy experts who are an ideal fit for their jobs.

Overcoming UX recruiting challenges

User experience directly impacts customer satisfaction, loyalty, and revenue. Teams that work in UX are crucial to the development of user-centered, intuitive products that align with customer expectations and help a company stand out in a crowded market. Success as a UX designer requires a rare mix of creativity, technical skill, and an in-depth understanding of human behavior. Other positions related to user experience require a similar blend of skills, while the multidisciplinary nature of the domain requires people with expertise in research, strategy, and design. Not only is it difficult to find a candidate with all of those competencies, but hiring managers may lack a clear understanding of the field’s specialized roles, limiting their ability to accurately assess which job seekers could be a good fit.

The UX recruiters at Nexus IT Group have a tight focus on the IT industry and in-depth knowledge of UX jobs, their responsibilities, and the technology they use. We speak the same technical language as the professionals we place and understand the nuanced differences between jobs in this sector. Our thorough screening and interview process identifies candidates that can deliver the results from day one. By drawing on our established pool of top-tier UX talent, we can share vetted professionals who have the exact skills our client’s projects require within days of starting our search. Ultimately, our track record of placement success speaks for itself. Whatever the role, our recruiting approach empowers organizations with the UX experts they need to thrive in today’s experience-driven economy.

The Nexus IT Group advantage

As more companies prioritize user experience and the field continues to grow, professionals with skills in UX design are in high demand. An experienced UX recruiter can be a valuable partner for navigating this challenging employment landscape. Whether you’re a hiring manager with a difficult role to fill or a professional considering a career shift, we would love to chat about your needs and how Nexus can help. Even if you just want some insights into how our team connects talent with UX opportunities, we hope you’ll reach out so we can share our expertise to help move your company or career forward.

Clients

We've worked with a variety of clients on their UX roles

WHY WORK WITH NEXUS

Nexus IT Group will quickly staff your open UX roles with high-quality committed candidates

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81%

of our successful candidates are submitted within one week

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92%

of our candidates will accept your offer

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96%

of our candidates are employed with your firm after 12 months

SERVICES

We offer a range of services to meet your recruiting needs

Executive Search (Retained)

We excel in placing top IT executives, including CIOs, CTOs, VPs, and other C-suite technology leaders at premier companies across the United States. Our retained executive search services have earned us recognition as a leading IT executive search firm, delivering an impressive 96% candidate retention rate through our rigorous and time-tested recruitment process. We specialize in building best-in-class IT leadership teams and providing executive succession planning for some of the world's fastest-growing brands, covering roles from Chief Information Officers to VPs of Digital Marketing, Infrastructure, and Security. Our commitment to investing in people has developed into recruitment solutions that propel organizations toward greatness, consistently outperforming other contingency search firms in both speed and accuracy. With expertise across the full spectrum of senior technology positions, we help companies secure transformative leaders who can drive their technological vision and success.

Direct Hire

We deliver direct hire IT recruitment solutions that succeed where traditional recruitment methods fail in today's market, where tech professionals are overwhelmed by generic outreach and ineffective cold calls. Our dedicated focus on the tech space has built an extensive network with immediate access to passive IT talent, setting us apart from conventional recruitment approaches that typically yield low response rates and can potentially damage employer brands. Our tech-enabled, iron-clad process delivers a shortlist of battle-tested, hire-ready professionals within just 4 days of receiving a requirement, understanding the urgency of tech hiring needs. We've developed a unique outreach approach, praised by candidates for standing out from decades of traditional recruitment methods, which helps prevent rejected offers and last-minute back-outs while maintaining our position as one of the top direct hire IT search firms in the US. Whether you need to scale your tech team quickly or find that rare "purple squirrel," our proven approach combines deep market knowledge with quick "text message" level access to IT talent, ensuring successful placements in both public and private sectors.

Contract Staffing

We provide contract-to-hire IT staffing solutions, serving as both the dedicated recruiter and W2 employer during the contract period to eliminate co-employment risks for our clients. Our expert tech recruiters employ a multi-touch system to find and evaluate the best candidates, engaging in detailed discussions about project scope, culture fit, and growth opportunities, maintaining our exceptional 94.3% quality of hire ratio. We handle all aspects of the process, from initial recruitment to unemployment obligations, allowing you to terminate the contract without additional fees or convert the employee to full-time after the agreed period. This flexible staffing solution is ideal for companies seeking to grow predictably, manage projects with uncertain durations, or work within current budget constraints while maintaining access to top IT talent. Our contract-to-hire model gives both your company and the IT candidate the perfect opportunity to ensure a lasting, successful fit before making a permanent commitment.

Recruitment as a Service

We offer a simple tiered monthly subscription pricing model for our Recruitment as a Service (RaaS) solution, designed to help growing companies efficiently manage their hiring needs without the burden of internal recruitment. Our service handles all aspects of the top-of-funnel recruitment process, including candidate marketing, curation, vetting, and delivery, while clients focus solely on the final interview and closing stages. We generate and deliver an engaged talent pipeline for specific roles in less than 7 days, providing a scalable solution at a fraction of the traditional recruitment cost. This service is particularly valuable when company growth accelerates and management teams can no longer sustainably handle recruitment responsibilities themselves. By managing the critical initial stages of talent acquisition, we offer an efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional recruiting methods while delivering a steady stream of qualified candidates.
OUR ROLES

We have filled a variety of UX roles

  • AR/VR UI Designer
  • Brand Designer
  • Chief Experience Officer
  • Chief Experience Officer
  • Director of UX
  • Graphic Designer
  • Information Architect
  • Interaction Designer
  • Mobile App Designer
  • Motion Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Service Designer
  • UI/UX Designer
  • UX Engineer
  • UX Manager
  • UX Researcher
  • UX Strategist
  • UX Unicorn
  • UX Writer
  • VP of User Experience
  • VP of User Experience
  • Visual Designer
  • Voice UI Designer
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Testimonials

What our UX clients have said about working with Nexus IT Group

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about UX recruiting

At Nexus IT Group, we specialize exclusively in UX talent acquisition with over a decade of experience in the field. Our recruiters have backgrounds in UX/UI design, which allows us to thoroughly evaluate candidates’ technical skills and culture fit. We maintain an active network of both active and passive UX professionals, giving us access to talent that isn’t visible on traditional job boards.

Our screening process includes portfolio reviews, technical assessments, and in-depth discussions about past projects. We evaluate candidates’ proficiency with industry-standard tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD), their understanding of user research methodologies, and their ability to translate business requirements into user-centered designs.

We typically present a shortlist of 3-5 highly qualified candidates within 2 weeks of receiving your job requirements. Our extensive network allows us to move quickly while maintaining high quality standards. For urgent roles, we can often accelerate this timeline.

We maintain current salary data across different markets, company sizes, and experience levels. We provide detailed market insights to help you structure competitive offers and advise on total compensation packages including benefits and equity. We also pre-screen candidates to ensure their expectations align with your budget.

We offer a 90-day replacement guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves or is terminated within this period, we will find a replacement at no additional cost. This demonstrates our confidence in our placements and commitment to your long-term satisfaction.

We take time to understand your company culture, values, and team dynamics. Our behavioral interviewing techniques and team fit assessments help ensure candidates will thrive in your environment. We also arrange informal team meetings when appropriate to assess mutual fit.

Our standard fee is 20-25% of the candidate’s first-year base salary, with flexible payment terms available. We offer volume discounts for multiple placements and can structure retainer agreements for ongoing hiring needs.

Yes, we provide both contract and permanent placement services. For contract positions, we handle all payroll, benefits, and administrative responsibilities. We can also arrange contract-to-hire arrangements if you want to evaluate candidates before making a permanent offer.

Our team regularly attends UX conferences, participates in professional development, and maintains close relationships with industry leaders. We also gather insights from our placements about emerging tools and methodologies.

We operate nationwide with particular strength in major tech hubs including San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Austin, and Boston. We also have experience with remote placements and can help you build distributed UX teams.

We partner with you to understand your career goals, ideal work environment, and skill development objectives. Beyond just job matching, we provide portfolio feedback, interview preparation, and salary negotiation support. Our deep industry connections can open doors to opportunities not publicly advertised.

We work across the full spectrum of UX positions including:

  • UX Researchers
  • UX/UI Designers
  • Product Designers
  • Interaction Designers
  • Information Architects
  • UX Content Strategists
  • UX Team Leaders and Managers

After an initial consultation, we review your portfolio and experience to identify suitable opportunities. We only present roles that match your criteria and provide detailed information about each company. We prepare you for interviews, facilitate the process, and handle offer negotiations on your behalf.

Never. We maintain strict confidentiality and only submit your information to specific opportunities with your explicit approval. We’re particularly careful if you’re conducting a confidential job search while currently employed.

No, our services are completely free for job seekers. We are paid by hiring companies when we successfully place candidates. This allows us to focus solely on finding the best opportunities for you.

We provide detailed market data for your skill set and experience level, advise on negotiation strategy, and advocate on your behalf. We help evaluate total compensation including salary, benefits, equity, and growth opportunities to ensure you make informed decisions.

We can add you to our network and keep you informed of relevant opportunities that match your specific criteria. This allows you to stay passive while not missing out on potentially ideal roles.

We provide comprehensive interview preparation including:

  • Company research and background
  • Practice technical questions
  • Portfolio presentation guidance
  • Behavioral interview coaching
  • Specific interviewer insights when available

We maintain long-term relationships with our candidates. If a position isn’t working out, we’ll help you understand why and find a more suitable opportunity. Your career success is our priority.

While an updated portfolio is ideal, we can still begin our relationship without one. We can provide guidance on portfolio updates and improvements based on the types of roles you’re targeting.

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