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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 professional and business services firms, understanding the unique challenges Services firms must balance growth with maintaining quality and managing talent effectively. Whether you're at the series a stage or beyond, our fractional executives understand scaling proven models, team growth, and operational infrastructure 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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Professional Services Expertise

Work with executives who understand professional and business services firms. Services firms must balance growth with maintaining quality and managing talent effectively.

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Series A Specialists

Executives who have guided companies through the series a stage and understand scaling proven models, team growth, and operational infrastructure.

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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 to empower startups to scale faster by matching them with the right fractional executive at the right time.
Katie Murphy
Katie is the Founder & CEO. With 16 years of experience working with companies ranging from pre-revenue startups to Fortune 50 giants, Katie spent 8 years as a fractional executive before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. She has led exponential growth for startups like BrewDog USA, Singularity University, and ThriveDX, and is recognized as a thought leader on sustainable growth with features on Entrepreneur.com.

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. They provide design strategy and UX leadership, bringing senior-level expertise without the full-time salary and benefits cost. This model is ideal for companies that need strategic Head of Design leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire.

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, visible on their profile with a 10% platform fee). Many companies start with a free 30-minute consultation to find the right fit.

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 started immediately without a lengthy executive 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 expert 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 Professional Services experience?

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Yes. Knex vets all executives for relevant industry experience. Services firms must balance growth with maintaining quality and managing talent effectively. Our Professional Services experts understand these dynamics and bring proven playbooks.

Is a fractional executive right for a series a company?

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Absolutely. Product-market fit is validated. Now you need to scale it. A fractional executive lets you access senior leadership for scaling proven models, team growth, and operational infrastructure without the commitment of a full-time hire. Many series a companies on Knex start with an equity advisory engagement to keep costs low.

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 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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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.

How fast can I get started?

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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.