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!