Not a traditional recruiting agency — and that's the advantage. We're designers, product leaders, and engineers still in the craft, connecting exceptional people to the companies bold enough to build what's next. Meet the companies that trust us:
Clients since 2009
Airbnb
“Every candidate Ryan recommends feels carefully considered — chosen for taste, culture fit, and shared ambition, not filtered through a generic process.”
— Brandon Melchior, VP of Product Design @ AXS Previously: Sling TV, Netgear, Capital One, Ticketmaster, AT&T, DirectTV, BuzzFeed, R&D Ventures at The New York Times Company, Schematic
TuneIn Radio
“Ryan has been a longtime trusted partner in helping startups find creative talent. He is easy to work with, responsive, and has a keen sense of which personalities, temperaments, and styles resonate with a team. I'm grateful for our many years of collaboration and partnership.”
– Irene Au – Natural Intelligence Researcher; former Operating Design Partner at Khosla Ventures, first Design Executive at Google, Yahoo, and Udacity
Dropbox
“Ryan brings clarity and trust to the process of connecting companies with design experts. He takes the time to understand both the business context and the designer’s strengths, resulting in partnerships that feel intentional rather than transactional. It’s a thoughtful, well-run approach that benefits everyone involved.”
– David Airey – Logo & Brand Identity Design Founder @ davidairey
General Motors - BrightDrop
“Desiggggn was an exceptional partner in helping us connect with some of the strongest design talent in the industry. Beyond simply recruiting, they deeply understood the craft, culture, and creative ambition required to build modern design organizations at scale. They consistently brought us candidates with both high creative standards and strong points of view, helping us strengthen the design team's quality and edge at BrightDrop, a GM company.”
– Alex Castellarnau - Global Design Director, General Motors
Rivian
“Ryan and the team at Desiggggn were instrumental in helping me build exceptional design teams at both Rivian and 42dot/Hyundai, consistently bringing me some of the strongest designers and design leaders I’ve worked with. They have an unusually strong network in automotive, and they don’t just find “talent” — they find people who fit the culture, match the specialization, and raise the bar from day one.”
– Eric Wood – SVP, Head of Product Experience at 42dot (a Hyundai Motor Company); former VP, Product Experience at VW Group; former Vice President of Vehicle Experience Design at Rivian
DoorDash
“During a period of rapid growth with critical roles to fill, Ryan found talent that matched not only the role but also the organization’s culture and values. His design background meant he understood the needs without explanation, and the collaboration felt less like working with a recruiting company and more like partnering with a true partner in building the team.”
– Annu Yadav – Former Head of Design, Aurora Solar
Netgear - Orbi
Aero
Hyundai Motor Group - 42dot
Snowflake
Arlo
Khosla Ventures
Sutter Hill Ventures
Acorns
Honor Education
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