We Structure and Support Design Teams for the Long Game
Org Planning
Whether it’s your first hire or a 10-designer team, we help define structure, ratios, and cross-functional alignment.
Hiring Advisory
Role scoping, interview systems, and portfolio assessment frameworks built for repeatability—not guesswork.
Fractional Leadership
Bring in part-time design leads to shape team culture, 1:1s, and decision-making processes.
Talent Sourcing Help
Freelancer, contractor, full-time, or hybrid? We guide selection and vetting strategies for your stage.
We Design Systems That Help You Hire and Scale Smarter
Deep Expertise
10+ years in design orgs across SaaS, fintech, gaming, and marketplaces.
Design-Centric Thinking
We don’t just consult—we speak design fluently and advocate for team health.
Collaborative Process
We co-create with your founders, heads of product, and talent partners.
Actionable Playbooks
You leave with templates, docs, scorecards, and guides—not just advice.
400+ design hires influenced
50+ growth-stage teams supported
12 embedded fractional leaders
98% retention rate post-engagement
Who We Help
Our advisory adapts to stage, sector, and hiring model.
What Our Clients Say
"When we started working with DesignPi, we had no design leadership and were struggling to define our first hire. They helped us map out the type of designer we actually needed—not just what was trending. Their team built our role profile, interview process, and even sat in on the final round of interviews. Three months later, we not only had the right person in place, but we also had a long-term roadmap to scale the team thoughtfully."
"Our product design team was growing fast, but everything felt reactive. DesignPi stepped in with a leveling framework and helped us define expectations across junior and senior roles. They worked closely with both design and HR to align career paths, promotion criteria, and compensation bands. As a result, our team now understands what growth looks like—and we’ve significantly reduced churn risk. It was the structure we didn’t know we were missing."
"We needed short-term leadership for our design team but didn’t want to rush into a full-time hire. DesignPi provided a fractional lead who immediately improved team processes, design reviews, and cross-functional alignment. They didn’t just keep the lights on—they helped the team grow and breathe. When we were finally ready to hire a permanent leader, they helped with the search too. It was the perfect bridge solution for a critical period."
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