Our process is localized and efficient. After understanding your needs, we present curated profiles of our vetted, Chicago-based designers. You interview your preferred candidates, and the selected designer can start integrating quickly.

Our local presence enhances collaboration. Our process allows designers to join key in-person workshops in Chicago. When conducting user testing, our process prioritizes recruiting participants from the local Chicago and Midwest user base for highly relevant insights.

Our process is multi-stage and rigorous, adapted for the competitive Chicago market. It includes a portfolio review focusing on SaaS work, a live design challenge, and a behavioral interview assessing communication skills and cultural fit.

Their process begins with a rapid "immersion sprint." This involves conducting 1-on-1 interviews with your key stakeholders (potentially in person in Chicago), performing a deep dive into your product analytics, and reviewing the competitive landscape.

Our process adapts. For B2B in Chicago, we focus heavily on workflow efficiency, integrating with enterprise systems, and user roles common in finance or logistics. For B2C, the process emphasizes user-friendly onboarding and building trust.

You get a strategic advantage: a designer with a world-class, specialized SaaS design process, combined with deep local market understanding and the real-time collaboration benefits that come from hiring within Chicago's established tech community.