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LightPointe

We help teams hire product designers, UX/UI, and motion designers who know how to ship. Every candidate is reviewed by senior designers who understand craft, process, and team fit.

Welcome to Lightpointe Recruiting

Lightpointe Recruiting is a small, design-focused recruiting studio that helps companies build high-performing design teams.

We combine a hands-on vetting process with real design expertise and custom AI pipelines to match the right people with the right teams.

If you’re hiring designers or motion talent, let’s talk.

Recruiting Services

UX/UI & Product Design Talent

We connect companies with designers who combine creativity and usability, professionals who know systems thinking and product delivery.

Motion & Visual Design Roles

From micro-interactions to full product launches, we find motion and visual designers who bring clarity and storytelling to your brand and product.

Flexible Hiring for All Levels

From promising juniors to senior designers, we help you hire contract or full-time talent at any level and aligned with your product goals.

Design Recruiting, Led by Pros

Every candidate is reviewed by experienced designers who understand the work. We look for craft, communication, and cultural fit, so your next hire feels right from day one.

Why Teams Hire With LightPointe

Experienced Recruiters

Collaborative Screening

Pay only for the Results

Faster Placements

We land you candidates in days, not weeks. Your next designer could be in your inbox by tomorrow.

Real Partnerships

Work with LightPointe Recruiting.

Full-Time Hires

Our fee is 10–20% of the candidate’s first-year base salary, depending on the role and level.This covers everything from sourcing and vetting to shortlists, coordination, and offer support.

This covers sourcing, portfolio vetting, shortlisting, coordination, and offer support.

Contract or Contract-to-Hire

If you bring someone on as a contractor, you pay an hourly or project-based rate that includes our margin.

If a contractor transitions to a full-time role, a standard placement fee applies based on the final offer.

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What people say about us

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LightPointe is proof that when creative direction meets real talent, magic happens. Sam’s network and eye for talent have been a huge asset for my team.

Clint Rogers
CEO of Promedia Fire and Creativo AI
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Sam approaches every project like a true partner, he is organized, thoughtful, and connected with some of the best creatives I’ve worked with. You always know the end result will exceed expectations

Chris Foster
Writer/Producer for GAF and UPTV
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Collaborating with Sam always feels natural and professsional. He has an eye for talent, a deep understanding of visual design, and the ability to make every creative feel confident and supported.

Pete Dorton
Award-Winning Film Producer & Industry Veteran
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