What We Look For
When Hiring a Designer By Aashna Bhatia
When Hiring a Designer By Aashna Bhatia
Let’s be honest — we’ve seen a lot of portfolios. Some are meticulously polished, some bold and unconventional, some feel like a Coachella for fonts. And while a great portfolio might get our attention… it’s not the only thing we’re looking at when we’re looking for you.
Because good design isn’t just about pretty pictures. It’s about the thinking, the questions, and the ability to communicate ideas with purpose.
So what are we really looking for when hiring a designer?
Let’s break it down
Let’s break it down
You Think Before You Create
We love visuals that stop us in our tracks — but what we love even more is when you can tell us why you did what you did. The strategy behind the layout. The story behind the type choice. The problem the color palette solved.
Design with intention? That’s where good design truly begins.
Curiosity is Your Superpower
We look for designers who ask questions, not just for the brief — but beyond it.
“Why are we designing this in the first place?”
“What feeling should this spark?”
“Can this be done differently, better, bolder?”
“What feeling should this spark?”
“Can this be done differently, better, bolder?”
If you’re someone who’s always digging deeper, looking wider, thinking smarter — you’re our kind of creative.
You Know How to Collaborate (Without Losing Your Edge)
Design is rarely a one-person show. We want someone who can coordinate with copywriters, brand strategists, and even that one client who keeps asking, “Can you make the font bigger?”
We value confidence and openness. The ability to hold your vision while staying open to new ideas. If you can push back with purpose — and respect — we’re listening.
You Can Tell a Story — Visually and Verbally
Being able to sell your ideas is as important as the ideas themselves. We’re drawn to designers who can walk us through their work with clarity and confidence — without needing a keynote deck that feels like a TED Talk.
You don’t need to be loud. You just need to be clear. If you can make us feel the story behind the design, we’re all ears.
You Don’t Wait for Inspiration — You Chase It
We’re not looking for perfection. We’re looking for progress. For someone who shows up, stays curious, and keeps learning. You read, scroll, sketch, observe, and soak it all in — because design isn’t just a job. It’s how you see the world.
You Bring You to the Table
Honestly? We’re not hiring a portfolio. We’re hiring a person. So bring your quirks, your side projects, your love for old matchbox art or brutalist architecture. Show us what lights you up.
We’re not here for clones. We’re here for character.
Yes, your portfolio matters. It opens the door.
But what keeps us talking to you is your thinking, your curiosity, your energy, your voice.
But what keeps us talking to you is your thinking, your curiosity, your energy, your voice.
We’re looking for designers who don’t just decorate — they communicate, collaborate, and create with purpose.
Thinking this sounds like you?
