From Product Designers and UX Researchers to Service Designers, Design Engineers and Motion talent, we help startups and scaleups build the teams that shape how products, services and brands look, feel and work.
Your first Product Designer might help define what the product even is. As the business grows, you may need someone who can build the systems and team to take it further. Our specialists know the difference and look beyond the portfolio to find people ready for the work ahead.

A polished portfolio only tells you so much. We look at the thinking behind the work, the decisions made along the way and how someone collaborates, communicates and responds to challenge.
That means balancing craft and experience with personality, potential and how someone will work with the founder and team they’re joining.

Product Designer or Design Engineer? Service Design capability or a stronger user research background? One specialist hire or a wider team?
Our complimentary Foundations discovery workshop helps you define the discipline, seniority and team structure first, including what one person needs to own now and where you may need more specialised support as you grow.

Product Design, UX and Service Design, and Creative and Motion each demand different strengths, ways of thinking and measures of quality.
We understand those differences, from product thinking and research depth to craft, storytelling and creative judgement, so we know what to look for and how to assess it. That includes emerging roles such as Design Engineer, where design craft, product thinking and code meet.
Hospitality chain
Contract
London
£350 - £360 per day
Software company
Contract
Cambridge
£350 per day (INSIDE IR35)
Luxury hospitality chain
Contract
London
£250-£300 (OUTSIDE IR35)
Innovation Hub
Contract
London
£650
Creative agency
Permanent
London
£50,000 - £60,000
“Our small design team has expanded this year thanks to Zebra People’s expertise. She understood our requirements and introduced us to two fantastic designers who are thriving within our team! I should add that our latest recruit has been doing very well in the team, we’re glad to have her on board! Thanks for your help.”
Leslie Roumihac, Creative Director, Limesharp
We cover a full range of creative roles:
We cover creative roles all over the UK, primarily focusing on London but also many other major UK cities. We also work with clients in Europe and America.
Absolutely! We welcome you to email us your portfolio and CV at hello@zebrapeople.com. We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals, and registering with us ensures you’re first in line when new opportunities arise.
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Of course! We host portfolio clinics and workshops regularly. For updates and information on upcoming sessions, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn.
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