Design & UX Recruitment Australia

A portfolio tells us far more than a CV. We look for evidence of a structured design process — research, ideation, iteration, and validation — not just polished final screens. We want to understand the decisions behind the work: why this interaction pattern, why this information architecture, what did the user testing reveal? We also assess how candidates communicate their design rationale, because the ability to advocate for users in a room full of engineers and stakeholders is as important as the craft itself.

Junior UX/UI Designers typically earn $65,000 to $90,000. Mid-level Designers with three to five years of experience range from $90,000 to $130,000. Senior UX Designers and Design Leads command $130,000 to $175,000. Product Designers at senior level in competitive markets like Sydney and Melbourne often sit at $150,000 to $190,000. Heads of Design and Design Directors typically earn $180,000 to $250,000+. Contract rates for senior designers average $700 to $1,000 per day.

UX Designers focus on the user experience — research, user journeys, information architecture, and usability. UI Designers focus on the visual and interactive layer — typography, colour, components, and motion. Product Designers typically do both, working across the full product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery. In practice, most modern product teams want a Product Designer who can move fluidly between strategy and craft. We help you define the right brief before we start searching.

Yes. UX Research is a distinct and increasingly valued discipline. We recruit for UX Researchers, Mixed Methods Researchers, and Research Ops specialists. Strong research capability is the foundation of great product design, and we see growing demand for dedicated research roles in organisations that are serious about user-centred design.

Senior designers with strong portfolios and a proven track record of shipping great products are almost never on job boards. We find them through design community networks, conference relationships, and direct outreach. We invest in these relationships year-round so that when a senior design leadership role opens, we can have a conversation with the right people within days, not weeks.