Design & UX Staffing Agencies in Los Angeles
The most creatively-oriented tech market in the US — entertainment technology, gaming, streaming infrastructure, and DTC e-commerce dominate. UX and product design roles are disproportionately available, and the creative/tech intersection is stronger here than anywhere else.
How these listings are sourced: Office locations, specialisations, and placement types come from each agency's own website, including its Los Angeles office. Each listing shows when its details were last checked.
Local design & ux recruiters in Los Angeles
Firms headquartered in the Los Angeles area.
KORE1
Best for: Mid-to-senior engineers, data engineers and finance professionals in LA and Orange County who want a recruiter that specializes in their function rather than a generalist.
Irvine-headquartered staffing and recruiting firm in business since 2005. Recruiters specialize by industry across technology, accounting and finance, creative and marketing, engineering and healthcare IT. Places on direct hire, contract and project-based engagements, with a dedicated Los Angeles desk.
Seniority
Mid-level, Senior, Executive
Placement
permanent, contract, temp to-perm
Details checked
Sep 2026
Artisan Creative
Best for: LA designers and marketers, from mid-level to creative leadership, who want freelance gigs at agencies and in-house creative teams or a path to full-time.
Los Angeles-headquartered recruiter for digital, creative and marketing talent, marking 30 years in business. Places UI/UX designers, copywriters, social, performance and email marketers, and production and project managers. Work comes as freelance assignments, temp-to-hire or direct hire, and the firm is a WBENC-certified women's business enterprise.
Seniority
Mid-level, Senior, Executive
Placement
contract, temp to-perm, permanent
Details checked
Sep 2026
Career Group Companies (incl. Syndicatebleu)
Best for: LA creatives, marketers, product people and finance professionals, particularly in media and entertainment, who want an established local firm with freelance, contract-to-hire or full-time options.
Women-owned recruiting firm founded in 1981, based at 10100 Santa Monica Blvd in Century City. Its Syndicatebleu division staffs creative, marketing, engineering and product roles. A separate finance and accounting practice places staff accountants through CFOs, on direct hire, contract-to-hire, contract and retained executive search terms.
Seniority
Mid-level, Senior, Executive
Placement
permanent, temp to-perm, contract
Details checked
Sep 2026
Multi-city firms with a Los Angeles office
Firms headquartered elsewhere that also recruit from a Los Angeles office.
24 Seven
Best for: Designers and marketers targeting consumer brands, fashion, or media — 24 Seven's client list is strongest in those categories.
24 Seven specialises in creative, marketing, and technology roles across consumer brands, agencies, and retail companies. They are particularly strong at the intersection of tech and creative — digital product design, e-commerce UX, and marketing technology. Their New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago offices have deep relationships with fashion, media, and consumer brands that pure tech staffing firms do not access.
Seniority
Mid-level, Senior
Placement
contract, permanent
Details checked
Sep 2026
Scion Staffing
Best for: LA candidates who want one firm that places tech, creative, marketing and finance roles on either temporary or permanent terms, including in the entertainment and media sector.
Staffing and executive search firm operating since 2006, with a downtown Los Angeles office at 515 South Flower St. Its divisions cover technology (Scion Technology), creative and marketing, professional and finance roles. Offers temporary staffing, direct hire and executive search.
Seniority
Junior, Mid-level, Senior, Executive
Placement
contract, temp to-perm, permanent
Details checked
Sep 2026
How to work with a Los Angeles design & ux staffing agency
Follow these steps to maximise your chances of placement.
Register with 2–3 agencies simultaneously — not just one. Each firm has different client relationships and you want the widest possible coverage of Los Angeles design & ux openings.
Be specific about what you want. Agencies work faster when you give clear constraints: role type, seniority level, company size, contract vs. permanent, and minimum compensation. Vague preferences produce misaligned submissions.
Tell each recruiter which companies you have already applied to directly. This prevents accidental double submissions, which can get your application removed from consideration at those companies.
Respond to recruiter messages within 24 hours, especially for contract roles. Many openings fill in days — slow responses mean missed opportunities even when you are a strong match.
Track every submission. Know exactly which agency submitted you to which company, and on what date. This information becomes critical if you later apply directly and need to resolve ownership questions.
Frequently asked questions
How do design & ux staffing agencies in Los Angeles work?
Design & UX staffing agencies act as intermediaries between candidates and employers. You register with the agency, share your resume and preferences, and they submit your profile to relevant openings at their client companies. For contract roles the agency handles payroll — and sometimes benefits. For permanent placements they coordinate interviews and help negotiate your offer. You never pay the agency; the employer covers the placement fee.
Do I pay the staffing agency or does my employer?
You never pay a staffing agency. Employers pay a placement fee — typically 15–25% of first-year salary for permanent roles, or a markup on your hourly rate for contract work. Any agency that asks a candidate to pay is not operating legitimately.
What is the difference between contract and permanent placement?
Contract roles are fixed-term engagements (typically 3–12 months) where you are technically employed by the staffing agency, which handles payroll and sometimes benefits. Permanent (direct hire) roles mean you join the employer's payroll directly. Temp-to-perm starts as a contract with an expected conversion to full-time after a defined period.
How long does placement typically take through a Los Angeles design & ux recruiter?
Contract placements can move within days if you are immediately available and match an urgent need. Permanent placements typically take two to six weeks from first contact to offer, depending on the employer's interview process. Specialised design & ux roles can take longer if the required skill set is rare in the market.
Should I work with multiple staffing agencies at once?
Yes — working with two or three agencies simultaneously is standard and expected. The one rule: if two agencies want to submit you to the same company, choose one and inform the other. Double submissions to the same employer create disputes and typically result in your application being removed from consideration.
What salary can I expect through a Los Angeles design & ux staffing agency?
Salary depends on your experience level, specific role, and the employer. The Los Angeles design & ux market has its own rate range — see our salary guides for current data by role and seniority. Agencies place at market rate; the employer absorbs the placement fee on top.
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