Today’s consumer world is driven by experiences. If people hate the experience of using your solution - even if it solves a major challenge for them - you’ll struggle to increase product adoption. That’s why more and more companies are investing in UX/UI design and why, in 2019, 87% of organizations reported hiring more UX designers to be a top priority.
With so many companies focusing their hiring efforts on UX talent, how can you make sure your organization stands out amongst the bunch? Here are three key steps to discovering top design talent before the competition.
Know what skills to look for. Designers go by many names these days, so knowing exactly what skills you are looking for is ultimately the most important factor of your search. Successful UX designers will possess the following skills:
Know where to look. There’s only so much you can glean from a design resume. A much better approach to sourcing and qualifying candidates is finding out where they are sharing and collaborating on design projects online. This could be a personal site they have built to showcase their work or profiles on online design communities such as Dribbble and Behance. Here are some key things to note when sourcing for Designers on Dribbble and Behance:
On Dribbble:
On Behance:
Know how to engage. Designers are one of the most in-demand roles across all industries, which means they are constantly hearing from recruiters. You’ll need to take a creative and refreshing approach to your outreach if you are to catch the attention of top design talent. Here are 3 things to include in your messaging to engage candidates:
These are just some of the ways you can find and engage the designers. We are always impressed by the creative and out-of-box sourcing strategies evolving within the talent acquisition community. What strategies have you implemented at your organization to attract design talent? Share with us in the comments below.