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.
We've worked with a variety of clients on their UX roles
Nexus IT Group will quickly staff your open UX roles with high-quality committed candidates
81%
of our successful candidates are submitted within one week
92%
of our candidates will accept your offer
96%
of our candidates are employed with your firm after 12 months
Four ways to hire UX talent from a design leader to contract research capacity
Executive Search (Retained)
We run retained searches for design leadership, including Head of Design, VP of Product Design and the directors who own a design system across several product lines. Portfolio review is central to these searches, so we bring your design leadership into the process early rather than presenting resumes and hoping. Our retained placements hold a 96% candidate retention rate.
Direct Hire
Designers and researchers are assessed on work rather than on a resume, which makes volume applications close to useless and portfolio screening essential. Our recruiters work outbound and deliver a vetted shortlist within 4 days of taking the requirement, with the portfolio reviewed against the kind of product you actually build. Enterprise, consumer and regulated products demand genuinely different design instincts, and a strong portfolio in one is no guarantee in another.
Contract Staffing
Discovery phases, redesigns and research sprints are naturally time-boxed, and hiring permanently against them is often the wrong shape. We act as both the recruiter and the W2 employer for the contract term, which removes co-employment risk and gives you a clean conversion route. Our contract placements hold a 94.3% quality of hire ratio.
Recruitment as a Service
Product organizations scaling design across several squads need a steady flow of candidates rather than one search at a time. Our Recruitment as a Service subscription handles candidate marketing, sourcing, portfolio screening and delivery. We generate an engaged pipeline for a named design role in under 7 days.
We have filled a variety of UX roles
What our UX clients have said about working with Nexus IT Group
The great thing about nexus IT group is that it has a smaller family feel, but they are able to deliver IT candidates better than the largest IT staffing suppliers that we work with. They have delivered high quality tech candidates for several years to our firm.
I’ve been in Talent Acquisition for 15 years and have used many IT staffing firms over the years. I highly recommend Nick and nexus IT group over any other IT staffing services. nexus’ commitment to quality and delivery is top tier. They take the time to understand your needs, provide thorough screening, and make sure that candidates have a positive on-boarding experience.
Working with nexus IT group has made my job much easier. Having a recruiting firm who specializes in IT and within my industry, and who understands our specific culture and hiring needs has been instrumental in our talent acquisition talent strategy.
Capital One has used nexus IT group’s recruitment services for a number of IT positions at varying levels, over the past 4 years. We’ve had a high success rate working with nexus IT group which is a testament to the caliber of their work and their internal sourcing and vetting practices.
I’ve dealt with a lot of hiring firms in my 18 years in the investment banking profession, and the majority of them have been awful to mediocre at best. Dealing with Nexus IT Group, on the other hand, was a breath of fresh air. After only one one opening, I was blown away by the quality and quantity of resumes I received. Nexus IT Group pays close attention to my demands and requirements. As a result, the individuals who were referred to me were excellent fits for our open positions. I appreciate the personal and professional expertise you offer to the process.
It is hard to put into words what nexus IT group has done for our organization. nexus IT group knows exactly what we look for and they get the right candidates 99% of the time. Anyone looking to hire tech talent would be lucky to have nexus IT group on their side. They have great work ethic, responsive, and a wide array of market knowledge.
We’ve enlisted the help of a number of IT recruiting firms in the past. Nexus IT Group has contributed to the success of many great hires by working professionally, diligently, and efficiently. We contacted Nexus IT Group after being introduced to them, and we were instantly impressed by their promptness and ability to focus on our needs. We received 3 resumes the same day and 3 more the next day, and we were able to hire four people in less than a week. We added an additional individual through Nexus IT Group a few weeks later as a result of vast network, service and professionalism. I highly recommend working with Nexus IT Group.
Our UX staffing skills keep our clients coming back
Senior Product Designer
Our client is a B2B software company whose product had been designed by engineers for six years and showed it. They needed a designer who could work inside an established codebase rather than redraw everything, which is a temperament question as much as a skill one. We reviewed portfolios against their actual product, submitted four candidates and the client hired inside three weeks.
UX Researcher
A fintech company was making roadmap decisions from support tickets and founder instinct. They wanted a researcher who could run studies on a small budget and get findings in front of people who had never used research before. We presented three candidates and the hire ran the first study in month one.
Head of Design
Our client had four designers across three product lines with no shared system and nobody accountable for the whole. The search needed somebody who had built a design system in a company of that size rather than inherited one at a much larger firm. We sourced 132 candidates and placed a head of design in six weeks.
UX/UI Designer
An enterprise software client needed a designer for a workflow tool used by people who sit inside it for eight hours a day. That kind of product rewards a very different instinct from consumer work, so we screened portfolios for depth rather than polish. We submitted five candidates and the client hired two.
Design Systems Designer
Our client had three product teams building the same components three different ways. They needed a designer who had run a design system as a product in its own right, with its own users and its own release cycle. We presented four candidates and the hire shipped the first shared library within a quarter.
Nexus IT Group recruits nationwide including these cities
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.