Samir Patel
Remote · Africa overlap
Motion Designer
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+01:00Europe / Africa overlap
Motion and after-effects designer who elevates product storytelling without slowing shipping.
- motion
- prototype
- ux
Previously at
Adobe
Designers/Service Designers
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Hire service designers when you need them. Companies use Sortie service designers to make products clear, useful, and good to look at.
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Example profiles from the Sortie network. Filter by region, then start a hire request to get matched.
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Grace Moyo
Harare, Zimbabwe
UX Researcher
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+02:00Southern Africa
Service and UX designer who maps journeys across digital and human touchpoints.
- ux
- service
- graphic
Previously at
Meta
Yara Hassan
Cairo, Egypt
Mobile UX Designer
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+02:00North Africa
UX researcher and interaction designer who grounds product decisions in evidence.
- mobile
- visual
- brand
Previously at
Google
Chloe Bennett
Nairobi, Kenya
Brand Designer
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+03:00East Africa
Mobile UX specialist focused on accessibility, flows, and high-conversion onboarding.
- brand
- interaction
- adobe
Previously at
Airbnb
Ibrahim Diallo
Dakar, Senegal
Adobe After Effects Designer
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+00:00West Africa
Design systems designer who scales tokens, components, and documentation across squads.
- adobe
- figma
- design
Previously at
Framer
Lila Okeke
Accra, Ghana
Design Systems Designer
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+00:00West Africa
UI designer with sharp visual hierarchy for marketing sites and product dashboards.
- design
- illustration
- motion
Previously at
Canva
Noah Kim
Kigali, Rwanda
Graphic Designer
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+02:00East Africa
Prototype-first designer who validates risky ideas before engineering invests.
- graphic
- presentation
- ux
Previously at
Notion
Fatima Zahra
Casablanca, Morocco
UX Designer
Verified Expert in Design
UTC+01:00North Africa
Brand and presentation designer for fundraising decks, product launches, and identity systems.
- ux
- ui
- product
Previously at
Uber
Why companies use Sortie
Within days, we'll introduce you to the right service designer expert for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
How to hire service designers
Tell us what you need. Meet matched people. Start with a trial.
01
Talk to One of Our Client Advisors
Tell us what you need from a service designer: the role, skills, seniority, hours, and goals. An advisor helps you write a clear brief.
02
Review matched talent
We show you service designers who already passed Sortie checks. You can meet them if you want a culture fit chat.
03
The right fit, guaranteed
Work with your new service designer match for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.
Why less than 1% make the network
Every applicant goes through several steps. We check their skills, how they communicate, whether they are honest, and whether they can finish real work.
01
Language and professionalism
We check that they speak clearly, work well with others, and can talk to clients.
02
Skills tests
They take tests for the exact job. We score the work and see how they handle real tasks.
03
Live interview and design review
They sit a live interview and walk through design work. They explain choices and solve a design problem in the session.
04
Honesty and a real project
We watch for cheating, then ask them to finish a real take-home project before they can join.
What service designers can do
Common ways Sortie service designers help on a project.
Full service designer work
Sortie service designers help you clarify the need, do the work, and leave clear notes when they hand it off.
Real skill, not buzzwords
Each service designer passed role tests. You get someone who has done this kind of work before.
Easy to work with
We check communication first. Your service designer should be ready for meetings and updates from day one.
Matched to your hours
Tell us when your team works. We match service designers who can overlap with you.
Try before you commit
Start with a short trial. Keep going only if it feels right, or ask us for someone else.
One person or a small team
Need one service designer, or a few people together? We can help with either.
FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a service designer?
It depends on seniority, hours, and timezone. After a short call we share clear options. You do not have to hire anyone.
How fast can I hire service designers?
Most teams see matches within a few days. Harder roles can take longer. We will tell you what to expect up front.
How are Sortie service designers different?
People go through language checks, skill tests, live interviews, and a real project. Only a small share join the network.
Can I hire a service designer by the hour?
Yes. You can hire hourly, part-time, or full-time, and change later if the work changes.
What is the trial?
Every hire starts with a trial. If you are not happy, you do not pay for that trial, and we can find someone else.
Do you work with teams outside Africa?
Yes. Sortie is built around African talent who work with teams around the world. We match on timezone overlap.
Ready to hire service designers?
Tell us what you need. We will match you with people from the Sortie network, and you can start with a trial.