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Hire a Fractional Head of Design for Team Building & Hiring UX design

Get matched with experienced Head of Designs who specialize in team building & hiring.

Knex connects you with vetted Fractional Head of Designs — experienced executives who provide design strategy and UX leadership on a fractional basis. Our experts have deep experience working with developer tools and infrastructure companies, understanding the unique challenges Dev tools companies need to build for a technical audience that demands excellence. Whether you're at the seed stage or beyond, our fractional executives understand product-market fit, initial team building, and early growth strategies and what it takes to succeed. Get team building & hiring expertise from a seasoned Head of Design who has done it before — without hiring full-time.

Why companies choose this

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Experienced Head of Design Leadership

Get design strategy and UX leadership from executives who have led teams at scale. No learning curve — they hit the ground running.

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Flexible Engagement

Engage your Fractional Head of Design on your terms — equity-based advisory, cash engagements, or both. Scale up or down as needs change.

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Expert Team Building & Hiring

Build and scale your team with the right structure, roles, and hiring processes.

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Developer Tools Expertise

Work with executives who understand developer tools and infrastructure companies. Dev tools companies need to build for a technical audience that demands excellence.

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Seed Stage Specialists

Executives who have guided companies through the seed stage and understand product-market fit, initial team building, and early growth strategies.

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Vetted & Verified

Every Knex executive is thoroughly vetted for experience, track record, and culture fit. You only see the best.

How it works

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Define what you need

Tell Knex where expert guidance could move the needle — design strategy and UX leadership.

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Get instant matches

See vetted Head of Designs who fit your goals. Each has proven experience, domain expertise, and testimonials vetted by Knex.

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Book a free consult

Meet your top choices right from their profile. If it's not the right fit, you can revisit again anytime.

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Engage with confidence

Simple, transparent equity and cash services for you to choose from. We handle contracting, payments, and compliance.

Why Companies Trust Knex

Every expert on Knex is carefully vetted to ensure you work with proven talent.

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Transparent pricing

You can book services straight from any Knex talent profile.

Free to Get Matched

Browse Fractional Head of Design profiles and book free consultations. No cost until you decide to engage.

Equity or Cash Engagements

Choose equity advisory ($499 activation) or cash engagements (transparent pricing on each profile).

Knex Handles the Details

We manage contracting, payments, compliance, and engagement logistics so you can focus on building.

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About

At Knex, our mission is to empower companies and independent professionals to build a better way to work — where the right expertise meets the right opportunity at the right time.
Katie Murphy
Katie is the Founder & CEO and a former fractional executive herself. She spent 8 years doing this work before building Knex, because she wished a platform like this had existed when she was doing it. Chasing contracts, chasing payments, figuring out pricing alone. She built Knex so that would not have to be everyone's story.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about hiring a Fractional Head of Design for team building & hiring.

What does a Fractional Head of Design do?

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A Fractional Head of Design is an experienced Head of Design who works with your company on a part-time or project basis as an independent professional. They provide design strategy and UX leadership, bringing senior-level expertise without the full-time salary and benefits cost. Companies hire a Fractional Head of Design when they need strategic Head of Design leadership quickly but are not ready for a full-time executive hire.

How do I hire a Fractional Head of Design for team building & hiring and Developer Tools and seed stage companies?

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To hire a Fractional Head of Design on Knex, describe your needs, review vetted profiles, and book free 30-minute consultations. You can engage through equity advisory ($499 activation) or cash services with transparent pricing on each profile. Matching typically starts within 48 hours, so you can move faster than a traditional executive search.

How much does a Fractional Head of Design cost?

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On Knex, you can engage a Fractional Head of Design through equity advisory ($499 activation fee) or cash engagements (rates vary by expert and are visible on their profile, plus a 10% platform fee). Many companies start with a free consultation to confirm fit before committing budget.

When should I hire a Fractional Head of Design?

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Consider a Fractional Head of Design when you product ux is hurting adoption and retention. Common triggers include product ux is hurting adoption and retention and no design system and inconsistent user experience. A fractional model lets you get senior Head of Design leadership immediately without a lengthy full-time search.

What does a team building & hiring engagement include?

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Build and scale your team with the right structure, roles, and hiring processes. A Knex independent professional brings frameworks and experience from similar engagements, helping you move faster than building this capability internally. Our Head of Designs are specifically experienced in delivering this type of work.

Do you have Head of Designs with Developer Tools experience?

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Yes. Knex vets executives and independent professionals for relevant industry experience. Dev tools companies need to build for a technical audience that demands excellence. Our Developer Tools experts understand these dynamics and bring proven playbooks.

Is a Fractional Head of Design right for a seed stage company?

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Yes. You've raised your seed round and need to prove the model works. A Fractional Head of Design lets you access senior leadership for product-market fit, initial team building, and early growth strategies without the commitment of a full-time hire. Many seed stage companies on Knex start with an equity advisory engagement to keep costs low while getting experienced guidance.

How does Knex matching work?

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Tell us what you need, and our AI-powered matching engine surfaces the most relevant fractional executives and independent professionals from our vetted network. Browse profiles, book free 30-minute consultations, and engage only when you find the right fit.

What if the match isn't right?

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There is no obligation. Consultations are free, and you can meet multiple experts before deciding. If an engagement isn't working, you can adjust or end it — there are no long-term contracts locking you in.

How fast can I get started with a fractional executive?

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Most companies are matched and having their first consultation within 48 hours. For urgent needs, same-day matching is often possible so you can hire senior help without waiting months for a full-time search.