Dedicated Design Team.

Hire a dedicated design team that seamlessly integrates into your workflows, enhances your in-house capabilities, and substantially contributes to your objectives.

We're not just filling a gap; we're becoming a seamless extension of your team, dedicated to your success.

Dedicated design team .

Your long-term partner

At Cieden, we've seen firsthand that established businesses need more than just design. They're looking for a partner who deeply understands their industry and product. That's why we introduced our Dedicated Design Team cooperation model, offering deep, specialized knowledge and long-term commitment.

We shaped the environment where every team member, internal or outsourced, embraces the company's culture and goals, ensuring dedication, expertise, and collaboration.

Our dedicated designers become an integral part of your team, aligning with your goals and actively driving their successful achievement.

We manage all aspects of team dynamics, including replacements for vacations or adjusting the skillset as your project evolves. This means uninterrupted progress and consistent quality.

4 reasons to hire a dedicated design team

Industry-specific expertise on demand

We don't just design; we immerse ourselves in your industry. Our team not only contributes to your current project but also brings insights that can shape future strategies.

Faster turnaround

Direct focus cuts out the delays typically associated with multitasking across various projects. It leads to a deeper understanding of your project, enabling rapid problem-solving and efficient decision-making.

Flexibility and adaptability

Our teams are built to adjust to your needs. Need to scale up for a major initiative or downsize post-launch? We can do that quickly and efficiently, ensuring you have the right talent at the right time.

Cost-efficient and faster recruitment

Avoid infrastructure expenses such as office space and equipment and skip the hiring hassle. We promptly match specialists from our pool to your project, provide essential tools, and seamless communication and organizational management.

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Hire a dedicated design team if:

Your in-house team is overloaded

When your team is swamped with tasks, you need an extra set of hands. Our dedicated designers will swiftly integrate into your processes and help manage overwhelming workloads.

You have an expertise gap

When your internal team needs unique skills or domain-specific expertise for certain projects or tasks, like a designer skilled in legacy system modernization in real estate, hiring a dedicated specialist proves more time and cost-efficient.

Project’s scope, budget & timeline can vary

Facing budget shifts or integrating new technology? Our dedicated teams can easily scale up or down at any project stage, expanding their capabilities and resources in line with your project's growth.

You encounter scalability issues

If you're planning to scale, a dedicated design team is a strategic choice. We provide quick access to relevant, on-demand resources as you grow. Should scaling plans shift, reducing the team size can be done with minimal cost and effort, ensuring alignment with your project's direction.

Your project is long-term

For projects over 6 months, continuity and consistency in design are key. A dedicated team ensures stable, long-term support, keeping your project on track and maintaining quality throughout its duration.

You deal with tight deadlines

We have a diverse pool of designers that are quick at onboarding and easily integrate into any project pace to deliver results within tight deadlines.

testimonials.

Client perspectives on partnering with us

Victor Shcherban

CTO at TimberBase

Cieden’s work has simplified the user journey, and their style guide has enabled the client to independently improve pages. Beyond their top-notch customer service skills, their UI/UX expertise is impressive.

Laika Kayani

Founder & CEO of Hygrid Health

A dedicated partner, Cieden, is extremely knowledgeable about design - everyone is talented and understands the area of UX. They proactively researched competitors' products to develop industry-relevant designs that stand out. They went above and beyond to ensure the project's success.

Katherine O'Donnell

COO & Head of Group of Immobe

They supported UI/UX development and helped us think through user flows. Our system is multilevel, so the team had to figure out how to break down the project. They helped us kick off the new build by creating clear documentation and wireframes.

Kyle Theobald

Founder of Verve Commerce

Since my company began working with the Cieden team, we saw our audience grow four times in size. Thanks to the team's UX design the app has grown on a regular basis. We are very satisfied with the work that the team provided during this project.

Lucas Mezalira

Founder of educational startup

Cieden delivered a product that was closely aligned with my vision. Not only did the team create a design that was easy to implement, but they also communicated with the internal team at every stage of the project. The project manager was incredibly responsive to my emails and kept me updated on the progress. They shared a tool that allowed me to see everything they were working on, as well.

Darrien Watson

Co-founder & CEO of Whim Technologies

Cieden is an integral partner, their value extends beyond software design and business analysis. The team has a distinct understanding of the company's operations and business goals. This allows them to improve workflows through automation, advise on business direction, and support product iteration.

Leebi Breuer

Project Manager at Rank Friendly

Internal and external feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Despite the different time zones, Cieden kept the project moving through constant communication, providing critical status updates throughout the engagement. The team’s quality deliverables set them up for potential future engagement.

Andrea Gonzalez

VP of Growth, Skylight

Following an effective workflow, Cieden meets deadlines and produces satisfying deliverables. The team’s accessibility enables continued collaboration.

Sarah Leaman

Marketing Manager at Propell

The client was beyond satisfied with the delivered designs, which they immediately implemented. Cieden established a smooth workflow and provided quality and budget-friendly services in a timely manner. Overall, it was a seamless and successful engagement.

Simran Butalia

CTO of BeBop Technology

Cieden’s detailed, clearly articulated design facilitated seamless, efficient, and engaged product development. The team actively participates in the creative process and welcomes feedback. Their extensive breadth and depth of talent allow them to provide customer service that exceeds expectations.

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Explore our expertise in diverse domains

Dive into our case studies – not just to see our work, but to understand how Cieden approaches challenges and partners with clients.

process management

Sitenna: modernized telecom site acquisition & management platform.

Sitenna team reached a point where they wanted to reduce manual processes and consolidate all necessary tools onto a single platform. Additionally, they felt that their brand identity was not being effectively conveyed and that their website could generate more leads.Therefore, the client chose Cieden as a trusted partner to design a high-end software tool along with a website and the brand identity behind it.

health and wellness

MedEntry: improving UX of the educational platform.

MedEntry has developed an online platform and mobile application that prepares students for the exams to enter medical universities in the most accessible and user-friendly manner. Their innovative and intuitive tool is designed to personalize student training and feedback to plan all the educational activities properly.

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Open IQ: redesigning a leading call center software in the cloud.

Since the product was established long ago, the outdated design didn’t reflect the excellence of its software functionality, ever-changing user needs and required UI modernization and UX improvement to keep growing in the competitor market. Our team quickly onboarded, conducted an audit, and suggested UX improvements.

real estate

Enterprise- level product.

Gridics is a government and real estate tech startup that seeks to make the world of zoning more transparent and accessible. Its proprietary algorithms translate hard-to-understand zoning codes into actionable software that can be used by governments and private developers alike. Cieden was retained to provide 360-degree product consulting services, from feature prioritization and UX to branding and UI. This partnership resulted in the launch of two additional apps, a strong product suite brand, and demonstrable client growth with top-tier cities like New York.

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And we have done it for leading companies worldwide.

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Who is in a dedicated design team?

At Cieden, we're crafting tailored teams that are a perfect fit for your project. Maybe your only goal is to fill in the expertise gap in research and analytics. Or you hire UX/UI specialists to support an in-house team during peak workloads. Or perhaps you're uncertain about your exact needs.

In any scenario, we engage in detailed discussions to accurately identify missing expertise and clarify workflow details. Our team adjusts all its processes to synchronize with your current workflow, not vice versa. We immerse ourselves in your team, absorb your internal culture, and fully engage with the nuances of your product.

Explore common roles that can make up a dedicated team.

4 key differences between models of cooperation

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FAQ

What does the dedicated team-building process look like?

In the initial client meetings, we discuss your requirements for product design expertise and organizational details. Next, our project managers go through Cieden’s talent pool to find a perfect match based on the requested tech and soft skills. You then hold interviews with the selected candidates to see who is the perfect match. Once the team is assembled, you immediately pair it with your internal crew and move on to actual work.

Cieden assists you in adopting effective project management practices. You get detailed sprint reports with useful insights for informed strategy adjustments.

How to manage a dedicated design team?

Dedicated teams don’t need to be managed separately. They work with in-house members as one team and follow your management practices.

But whenever you bring dedicated designers to your product design project, make sure you foster a culture of clear communication. Clearly define roles and responsibilities and document this information in the Wiki system. Use tools like Coda, Notion, Jira, Asana, ClickUp, or Trello for task management.

Keep everyone in the loop on goals and timelines. Regular check-ins, be it daily or weekly, identify issues early on, guiding your project in the right direction. Foster open feedback to enhance team dynamics from both sides.

How much does it cost to hire a dedicated design team?

A few factors determine how much it costs to hire design team as a dedicated service. It hinges on expertise, UI/UX project complexity, duration, and any additional services required. Another big factor is the project scope.

Currently, we work under these pricing models:

Hourly basis. Clients are billed for the actual time & materials used during the month. Hours are logged in Avaza, and every 1st day of the month, this tracking tool generates invoices and reports.

Fixed-price basis. Clients are billed a fixed monthly cost to have a dedicated designer on their team. Applicable to long-term partnerships only (6+ months).

Book a free consultation with Cieden and we’ll give you rough estimates based on your specific project needs. We are transparent about the financial aspects of our partnership allowing you to plan your budget more precisely.

Also, if you aren't ready for a long-term commitment, consider a design sprint. This is an intense process to identify challenges, explore solutions, choose the best ones, create a prototype, and test them.

How does Cieden facilitate the integration of their dedicated team with my internal team?

Cieden’s designers have UI/UX expertise and know what it’s like to work as dedicated teams. They seamlessly integrate into your processes and work as one unit with your in-house team. They help with internal workloads, ensuring stability for long-term projects, addressing expertise gaps, and adapting to changing project needs. Read what Cieden designers share about their experience in dedicated teams in this post.

We also support you in adopting project management practices for easier integration as you hire design team. We’ll send custom sprint reports with insights on how to improve your management strategy.

What services are covered by the dedicated design team?

Dedicated teams serve as talent pools for product design projects, addressing their resource gap. They work on the same spectrum of tasks as internal teams: craft designs from start to finish, revamp existing designs, develop wireframes and prototypes, create design systems, and handoff documentation.

Some roles in a dedicated team focus on researching markets, users, and competitors. They conduct stakeholder interviews, shape product strategy, define scopes, and create roadmaps.