Designers who make products clear and compelling

2A Works brings a combination of recruiting expertise and hands-on experience in creative environments. Because we’ve worked alongside design teams, we understand how to identify candidates who can collaborate effectively with product and engineering partners, and match them with companies where they’ll thrive.

We support a range of design needs, from product and UX design to brand and visual design, across both individual contributor and leadership roles. If you’re hiring for a specific role or team structure, we can help scope the position and identify candidates who align with your goals.

With over a decade of experience supporting tech clients, we specialize in placing creatives who not only understand complex products and technical concepts, but can also explain and illustrate them in ways that resonate with audiences. We look for candidates with a proven track record working in technical environments, strong collaboration with product or engineering teams, or a demonstrated interest in technology through past roles, education, or personal curiosity.

Yes. We offer flexible contract staffing for short- and long-term design needs, as well as direct hire recruiting for full-time roles. Whether you’re filling a short-term gap or building a long-term team, we can tailor our approach to fit your goals.

We’ve spent more than 10 years recruiting for creative roles across the tech industry, and we hire for our own creative agency as well. That gives us a nuanced understanding of the skills, team dynamics, and evolving tools that matter in this field. We know what great designers look like because we work with them every day.

Yes. We can place design leaders at all levels. We tailor our approach to leadership searches with additional consultation, careful scoping, and a targeted outreach strategy.

Once we’ve aligned on the role and requirements, we typically present a shortlist of vetted candidates within two to 10 days. Timelines can vary based on role complexity and your internal hiring process.

If a placed candidate leaves or is not a fit within the first 90 days, we’ll replace them at no additional cost. You’ll continue working with the same recruiter to ensure consistency and a smooth handoff.

All shortlisted candidates are phone screened by our experienced recruiters to confirm their skills, background, communication abilities, and fit for the role. For design roles, we draw on more than a decade of experience evaluating creative professionals. In addition to reviewing portfolios, our recruiters assess brand voice, visual style, and industry context to ensure each candidate aligns with your team’s goals and aesthetic.

We take a thoughtful, proactive approach to building diverse teams. That includes writing inclusive job descriptions, sourcing from diverse candidate networks, and actively reviewing our process to reduce bias. We also build long-term relationships with professionals from underrepresented backgrounds to expand access and representation across our talent pool.

To kick off a search, we’ll need details about the role’s responsibilities, required experience, target compensation, and whether it’s remote, hybrid, or in-person. We also work to understand your team’s workflow, brand, product, and goals, because the more context we have, the better equipped we are to find the right fit.