UX Hiring

Comparing Product Design vs Web Design

Today’s topic is product design vs web design! We cover the differences and similarities between website design and product design and when to hire a product designer vs a web designer.

How to Hire During Tech Layoffs in UX Design

In times of mass layoffs and economic uncertainty, design leaders must prioritize project tasks, monitor workloads, and consider hiring contractors to maintain momentum. This blog post offers practical guidance for navigating these challenges and empowering design teams to thrive despite adversity.

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December 01, 2023

Staff Augmentation: The Strategic & Flexible Hiring Solution for UX

Today’s post dives into the world of staff augmentation – a strategic hiring strategy that allows you to scale swiftly and align perfectly with immediate UX, service design, and design research project demands. Learn how staff augmentation can help your business be more agile and competitive!

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June 07, 2023

How to Build a Stand-Out UX Design Portfolio

This post will walk you through how to build a UX design portfolio, what kind of content to include, real-life examples to draw inspiration from, and our best tips.

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May 04, 2023

The Secret Sauce Behind Great UX and Service Design Teams

This post is a collaborative effort from Outwitly’s Design Team! We dive into what makes a great UX and service design team. Successful design teams require many elements– from individual skills and expertise to team dynamics and communication. Read on for key takeaways and top tips for success.

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April 05, 2023

How to Get Started in UX and Service Design out of School

Our best tips for transitioning your post-grad academic skills to a career in UX & service design. Learn how to bridge the gap and kickstart your career!

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March 23, 2023

How to Become a Contractor in UX and Service Design

Everything you need to know about the transition from being a full-time employee to contracting and freelancing as a UX designer, researcher or service designer.

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November 26, 2021

UX Hiring: Your biggest UX hiring challenges and how to overcome them

In this blog post, we’re letting you in on the five most common hiring challenges in UX and service design, plus tactical strategies to avoid them! We cover the UX job market, online course credibility, and our top strategies for finding the UX candidates you need.

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October 29, 2021

UX Hiring: Build a strong UX team and avoid these major hiring roadblocks

Are you investing in building your in-house UX design and research team? If so, you might be struggling to find the right people for the job, or maybe your current team isn’t getting the job done. If this sounds like you, you might be running into some of the most common pitfalls we see when non-UX experts try to recruit and hire into UX. This blog post will help you get started with your UX hiring process and help you avoid obstacles on the way!

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