72% cost savings
98% success rate
Top 3% designers
productive day one
risk-free guarantee
Top 3% designers
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2-week placement
98% success rate

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Pass our rigorous 6-step vetting

98%

Success rate without needing replacements

72%

Lower cost than onshore hiring

Our proven 6-Step vetting process

We’ve perfected how to find, train, and deliver top-tier designers so you can skip the hassle and get straight to great work.

Step 1

Design Scorecard Creation

We don't do generic job descriptions that attract generic talent. Instead, we build a laser-focused Design Scorecard that captures exactly what winning looks like for your brand. This isn't some HR template - it's a custom blueprint based on your actual business needs, KPIs, and that special sauce that makes your company tick.

  • Mission-critical outcomes - mapped to real metrics (not fluffy "be creative" nonsense)
  • Hard skills + soft skills balanced for your specific workflow
  • Cultural DNA markers that separate thrivers from survivors
  • Deal-breakers identified upfront so we don't waste anyone's time
Step 2

Rapid Screening Interview

Here's where we separate the wheat from the chaff in just 15-20 minutes. We're ruthless about this...if they can't communicate clearly, work in your timezone, or show basic design competence, they're out. No second chances, no "maybe they'll improve." This filter catches 97% of applicants because, honestly, most designers can't even nail the basics.

  • Timezone overlap check (because 3am standups suck for everyone)
  • Communication reality test (can they actually explain their work?)
  • Red flag detection (job hoppers, excuse makers, ego monsters)
  • Quick portfolio scan to spot obvious mismatches
Step 3

Deep-Dive Career Interview

Now we get serious. This 60-90 minute session is where we dig into the messy reality of their past work. We're not interested in their rehearsed success stories - we want to know about the project that went sideways, the difficult client they saved, the metric they actually moved. It's part therapy session, part interrogation, all valuable.

  • Behavioral deep-dive using proven psychology (no BS hypotheticals)
  • Real project dissection with numbers, not just pretty pictures
  • Growth trajectory mapping (are they getting better or just older?)
  • Problem-solving archaeology to understand their actual process
Step 4

Live Design Challenge

Portfolios are like dating profiles...everyone looks amazing until you meet in person. Our real-world design challenges strip away the polish and reveal who can actually perform under pressure. We throw them your actual problems and see if they sink or swim. Spoiler: most sink.

  • Your real business challenge (not some generic "redesign Twitter" nonsense)
  • Time-boxed pressure test because deadlines are real
  • Process documentation required (we need to see the thinking, not just the output)
  • Presentation skills assessment (can they sell their ideas or just make them?)
Step 5

Reference Verification

Trust but verify. Especially when 46% of candidates lie on their applications. We don't just check references, we interrogate them. Multiple calls, cross-referenced answers, and specific performance data. If someone says "they were great," we dig until we find out what "great" actually meant in dollars and deliverables.

  • 3+ references minimum from actual managers, not their roommate
  • Performance data verification (did they really increase conversion by 40%?)
  • Cultural fit confirmation from people who've survived working with them
  • Red flag investigation because everyone has skeletons—we just find them first
Step 6

Talent Report & Offer Discussion

This is where the magic happens. Based on your onboarding form preferences, we present 1-4 vetted candidates via detailed Talent Reports. These aren't resumes - they're comprehensive dossiers covering professional summaries, key strengths, growth areas, and exactly why each designer matches your scorecard. Once you pick your winner, we handle the entire onboarding choreography so they slide into your team like they've always been there.

  • Comprehensive Talent Reports with actual insights, not LinkedIn fluff
  • Strengths & growth areas honestly assessed (nobody's perfect)
  • Culture fit analysis based on real data, not gut feelings
  • Seamless integration plan from offer to first Slack message
  • Day One productivity because onboarding shouldn't take weeks
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Outsourcing that works for everyone, not just the bottom line.

Great design talent shouldn’t come at the expense of ethics or reliability. We’ve reimagined outsourcing to work for everyone.

We know design inside and out

With over 20 years in design, we’ve perfected how to identify top talent who deliver measurable results.

We test beyond the surface

From technical skills to communication and culture fit, we leave no stone unturned.

We invest in their success

Our training program ensures every designer is equipped to work at the highest level from day one.

Our standards are non-negotiable

We don’t compromise on quality. Every designer passes a process tougher than most job interviews.

Frequently Asked

What exactly is Assisted?

Assisted is a specialized design talent agency. We're your shortcut to finding top-notch design talent without dealing with expensive agencies, flaky freelancers, or drowning in CVs. You hire directly from us, pay once, and boom - you've got a killer designer embedded in your team.

What makes Assisted different from other design agencies?

We're allergic to fluff. Seriously, no monthly retainers, endless meetings, or surprise invoices here. Just direct access to designers who know brand storytelling, UX, and conversion as naturally as breathing. Plus, we only charge one fee (no ongoing overhead) and even toss in a three-month guarantee. Yep, we’re that confident - or just crazy enough to stand behind every hire.

What happens if the designer isn't the right fit?

If within the first 90 days you feel your designer isn’t meeting expectations, no worries—we replace them at no additional cost. Our priority is making sure you get the right fit without the usual risk associated with hiring.

How quickly can Assisted find me a designer?

We move pretty quickly - typically within 1-3 weeks if we have the ideal designer ready in our talent pool. If your needs are more niche or specific, it might take around 2-3 weeks, because we never want to rush quality. We know the feeling of needing someone yesterday, but we promise it's worth the short wait.

Can Assisted designers work in my preferred time zone?

Absolutely. We understand firsthand how frustrating it can be to have misaligned schedules. During the hiring process, we specifically ensure the designer’s working hours comfortably overlap with your team's preferred time zone.

What type of ongoing support does Assisted offer?

We keep things straightforward and effective. After the first month, we'll proactively reach out with a quick check-in email to see how things are going for both you and your designer. If needed, we're always happy to jump on a call. From experience, we've found most issues (if any) come up in the first three months - hence our 3-month guarantee. Beyond that point, your designer is typically well-settled, and our active support concludes after those initial three months.

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