UX Design agency recommendations?

I'm a UX designer in an MNC with almost 2 years of experience. I want to work on a mid size / small design team with strong design practices. Does anyone have recommendations for companies I can consider? I am looking for places where design contributes to product decisions, strategy, rather than simply executing the PRDs.

Hey guys, I'm working as a UX designer in an Design agency. So over there i used to work from research till wireframes for each projects, like i don't have hands on experience doing the UI part. Is it okay if i just learn how to design stuffs using existing design systems? And also could anyone suggest me some good companies which have good design culture in hyderabad or remote! Thanks in advance 😄

As a fresher eager to dive into the world of UI/UX design, I'm curious about the current trends shaping the industry. What emerging design principles, tools, or methodologies are you all excited about? Additionally, I'm looking to kickstart my career in a company that values innovation and growth in the UI/UX space. Any recommendations on top companies or startups I should target for opportunities to learn and grow in this field? Your insights and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

What makes or breaks a partnership with a creative agency for you and your business? How long does it take to assess this? I'm currently assessing design agencies for a digital product design, and boy, it's kind of tiring. Many promise a lot of creativity but I rarely find good POC outcomes. For my budget, mature agencies feel out of reach. So I'm kind of stuck between being cost efficient and finding a good agency. Feel free to add your experience with design agencies and how they've enhanced or lessened experiences for you.

As you advance into more senior roles, what would you or a hiring manager expect to see in a portfolio? Say you’re seeking a Director level or ‘Head of’ position, what would a portfolio look like? How would it differ from more junior portfolios? What should be included? What shouldn’t be included? And do you even need one? We’re also discussing leadership playbooks as alternatives to ‘project portfolios’. Anyone have any experience of this? Good idea? Bad idea?

I am a self taught graphic designer with two years of experience. In which I have worked in a well known startup as their lead graphic designer including some in house and agency roles. I would like to know about the salary to expect or quote while getting offers from agencies based in Mumbai or Bangalore!

Hi folks, recommend a kickass UI designer who can work on a consulting basis for an early stage startup. Send LinkedIn, behance, to check and reach out! Tia

Hi Grapevine, I am currently applying to Enterprise / SaaS organisations in Bengaluru and getting confused when trying to benchmark my level against different companies as they all use different employee leveling scales. This is getting to be an issue as the salary range is generally benchmarked to the level of the open position and I'm unable to reply confidently to the recruiters on my salary expectations. My most recent position was as a Senior Lead UX Designer in an IT Services company. I was leading teams of 3-5 UX and UI designers for end-to-end design engagements and my clients were large MNCs including a fortune 50 pharma giant. I was also involved in training and evaluating associate designers and expected to contribute to design proposals for potential clients. Any advice or pointers on how you figured out your own experience and employee level accurately would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance! --- YOE: 5 TC: 21.5L

Hey guys we are looking for someone for our mobile app redesign pl recommend if you know someone great