Karla Silvas, Sr. Product Designer at The UX Team
Paula Mariani Mazzoni, The UX Team Founder.
Paula Mariani Mazzoni, The UX Team Founder.

FRACTIONAL UX TEAMS

It’s Q3 and your team can’t make it happen with the resources you have.

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We place full-stack teams and leadership with deep expertise in your industry — from 1 to 3 days per week, on a quarterly engagement basis.

Fintech Product Experience Team

Head of UX + Product Designer + Product Manager

3 People Team

Startups | Scaleups | Enterprises

A team designed to explore and validate new markets, align with local user behaviours and regulatory requirements, and position the product for a successful launch.

Fractional Design Partner

Fractional Head of UX

1 team member

Startups | Scaleups | Enterprises

A Fractional Design Partner helps you set the product vision, enable a crossfunctional design culture, and delivery frameworks.

AI-Augmented Discovery Team: Fast Validation & Prototyping Team

Senior UX Researcher + AI Product Designer.

Ideal for startups or scale-ups needing fast-paced discovery. Combines qualitative research with AI tools to rapidly generate, test, and refine ideas.

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UX TEAM BUILDER

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Fractional UX Teams | Pre-Built Senior Product Design Teams

Hire fractional UX teams with proven collaboration history. Our senior product designers, UX researchers, and product managers work 1-3 days per week on quarterly engagements. Not freelancers. Not agencies. Pre-built teams that integrate seamlessly into your workflow.

Key Team Metrics

  • Team Size: 3-5 senior professionals per engagement

  • Experience Level: 10+ years per team member

  • Engagement Model: 1-3 days/week, 3-month minimum

  • Success Rate: 100% client retention across all engagements

  • Specializations: Fintech, marketplaces, AI platforms, venture portfolios

  • Monthly Value: $10-25k impact per fractional team

Why Fractional UX Teams vs Freelancers or Agencies?

Pre-Built Teams, Not Individual Freelancers

Our fractional UX teams have 2+ years of collaboration history together. You get established workflows, proven communication patterns, and zero team formation delays. No personality conflicts or coordination overhead that comes with assembling individual freelancers.

Embedded Integration, Not Agency Model

Unlike traditional agencies, our fractional UX teams integrate directly into your existing workflow. We join your Slack channels, attend your standups, and communicate organically within your processes. No separate client check-ins or external reporting required.

Senior-Level Expertise Only

Every fractional UX team member brings 10+ years of experience. Our team leads have managed UX teams of 50+ professionals at companies like N26, Paysafe, and other industry leaders. You get executive-level strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.

Fractional UX Team Compositions

Full-Stack Product Experience Team (4-5 people)

Perfect for: Series A/B startups scaling product development

  • Head of UX - Fractional leadership and strategic direction

  • Senior Product Designer - Interface design and prototyping

  • Product Manager - Strategy, roadmap, and stakeholder alignment

  • UX Researcher - User insights and validation testing

  • AI Product Specialist - AI-powered workflows and automation

Engagement: 2-3 days per week | Duration: 3-6 months typical

AI-Augmented Discovery Team (3-4 people)

Perfect for: Companies launching new product verticals

  • Fractional CPO - Product vision and market strategy

  • Senior Product Designer - User journey mapping and wireframing

  • UX Researcher - Market validation and user interviews

  • AI Workflow Specialist - Process optimization and tool integration

Engagement: 1-2 days per week | Duration: 3-4 months typical

Fractional Design Partner (3 people)

Perfect for: Established companies needing design leadership

  • Head of UX - Design system and team coaching

  • Senior Product Designer - Feature design and optimization

  • Product Manager - Cross-functional collaboration

Engagement: 1-2 days per week | Duration: 6+ months typical

Industries We Specialize In

Fintech Product Design Teams

Expert fractional UX teams for digital banking, payments, neobanks, and crypto platforms. Deep experience with regulatory compliance, KYC/AML flows, and financial interface design.

Marketplace Design Teams

Specialized fractional UX teams for two-sided marketplaces including proptech, jobtech, and AI-powered platforms. Expertise in supply-demand balance and trust/safety UX.

AI Product Design Teams

Fractional UX teams focused on AI-powered products, machine learning interfaces, and automated workflow design. Experience with conversational UI and predictive user experiences.

Venture Portfolio Support

Fractional UX teams for VC portfolio companies needing rapid product development support. Expertise in MVP design, funding round preparation, and scaling design operations.

How Fractional UX Teams Work

Month 1: Integration and Foundation

  • Week 1-2: Team integration into your workflow and tools

  • Week 3-4: Current state audit and strategic planning

  • Deliverables: UX audit report, design system framework, user journey maps

Month 2: Design and Development

  • Week 5-6: Interface design and prototyping

  • Week 7-8: User testing and iteration

  • Deliverables: High-fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, user research insights

Month 3: Optimization and Handoff

  • Week 9-10: Implementation support and design QA

  • Week 11-12: Team coaching and knowledge transfer

  • Deliverables: Design documentation, team training, optimization recommendations

Engagement Model and Investment

Flexibility That Scales With Your Needs

  • 0.5 days/week: Strategic oversight and design review

  • 1 day/week: Hands-on design work and team coaching

  • 2 days/week: Full project leadership and execution

  • 3 days/week: Embedded team integration and daily collaboration

Contract Terms

  • Minimum engagement: 3 months (quarterly basis)

  • Team scaling: Can scale up team size based on project needs

  • Extension options: 95% of clients extend beyond initial term

  • Conversion potential: Available for full-time hire discussions

Investment Range

  • Individual fractional roles: $8-15k per month

  • Small teams (3 people): $18-25k per month

  • Full teams (4-5 people): $25-35k per month

  • Custom configurations: Available based on specific needs

Success Metrics and ROI

Typical Engagement Outcomes

  • Design velocity: 40-60% faster design-to-development cycles

  • User experience: 25-35% improvement in key user metrics

  • Team efficiency: 50% reduction in design revision cycles

  • Strategic clarity: 100% of clients report improved product vision alignment

Client Retention Data

  • 100% client satisfaction across all fractional UX team engagements

  • Average engagement: 6-9 months (extends beyond 3-month minimum)

  • Full-time interest: 85% express interest in converting to full-time hires

  • Referral rate: 70% of new clients come from existing client recommendations

Ready to Build Your Fractional UX Team?

Book a Free Team Consultation

Discuss your product design challenges and team needs. We'll assess your current state, recommend optimal team composition, and outline how fractional UX teams can accelerate your product development.

What you'll get in 30 minutes:

  • Current UX maturity assessment

  • Recommended team composition

  • Engagement model customization

  • Timeline and investment overview

  • Immediate next steps

Schedule Your Consultation

  • Available within 48 hours

  • No sales pressure - strategic consultation focused

  • Learn how the Fractional methodology works and check if it can be a good fit!