Nexus connects US companies with pre-vetted UI/UX Designers in Latin America for $2,000-$5,000/month (56-64% savings vs US rates). Figma experts with end-to-end product design skills. Average time to hire: 18 days. No fee if no candidate found. Updated February 2026.

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User-centered designers who craft intuitive digital experiences — for 56-64% less than US rates. Risk-free hiring.

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Average Savings
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UI/UX Designer Salary Comparison

US vs Latin America — monthly rates

SeniorityUS SalaryLATAM SalaryYou Save
Junior (1-3 yrs)$5,500/mo$2,000/mo64%
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)$8,000/mo$3,500/mo56%
Senior (5+ yrs)$12,000/mo$5,000/mo58%

Source: Nexus placement data & Dribbble salary survey. Updated February 2026.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. What you see is what you pay.

Placement

We source and vet top UI/UX Designers. You manage them directly on your product team.

  • Sourcing & vetting
  • Portfolio review & design challenge
  • English proficiency tests
  • Candidate shortlist (3-5)

Staffing

Full-service: hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance handled by Nexus.

  • Everything in Placement
  • Onboarding support
  • Payroll management
  • Compliance & contracts

Teams

Build a product design team with UI/UX designers, researchers, and visual specialists.

  • Everything in Staffing
  • Team coordination
  • Design review cadence
  • Scalable on demand

Key Skills We Vet For

Figma (auto layout, components, prototyping)
User research & persona development
Wireframing & prototyping
Design systems & component libraries
Usability testing & heuristic evaluation
Information architecture & sitemaps
Interaction design & micro-animations
Responsive & mobile-first design

How Nexus Vets UI/UX Designer Candidates

Only the top 5% of applicants pass our process

1

Portfolio Review

In-depth evaluation of past UX projects: case studies, design process documentation, and end-to-end product thinking.

2

Design Challenge

Timed exercise requiring candidates to solve a real product design problem — from research to high-fidelity prototype in Figma.

3

English Proficiency

Conversational evaluation to ensure clear communication during design critiques, stakeholder presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.

4

Reference Checks

Verification of design impact, collaboration with engineering teams, and ability to advocate for users in previous roles.

3 Steps to Your New UI/UX Designer

1

Tell Us What You Need

1 day

Share your product design needs — app or web, design maturity, tools, and team structure. We tailor the search from day one.

2

Review Pre-Vetted Candidates

7-14 days

We present 3-5 UI/UX Designers with portfolios and case studies relevant to your product and industry.

3

Start Working Together

Day 18

Your new UI/UX Designer joins the team. We support onboarding, tool access, and design system handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a UI/UX Designer cost in Latin America?

LATAM UI/UX Designers cost $2,000-$5,000/month depending on seniority, compared to $5,500-$12,000/month in the US. That represents savings of 56-64%. Nexus provides fully transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Do your UI/UX Designers use Figma?

Yes. Figma is the primary tool for nearly all of our UI/UX candidates. They are proficient in auto layout, components, variants, prototyping, and design system management. We also have designers experienced in Adobe XD and Sketch if needed.

Can they handle both UI and UX?

Absolutely. We vet for end-to-end product design skills — from user research and wireframing through to high-fidelity UI and interaction design. If you need a specialist in one area, we can match accordingly.

How quickly can I hire a UI/UX Designer through Nexus?

Our average time-to-hire for UI/UX Designers is 18 days. We present pre-vetted candidates with portfolios within 7-14 days, and most clients make a decision after reviewing 2-3 portfolios.

What timezone do your UI/UX Designers work in?

All our LATAM designers work in US-aligned time zones (EST, CST, PST overlap). This ensures real-time collaboration during design sprints, critiques, and stakeholder meetings.

What if the designer's work doesn't match our vision?

We offer a 90-day replacement guarantee at no additional cost. If the design fit isn't right, we source a new candidate immediately. No candidate found means nothing paid.

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