upGrowth UI/UX Partnership Program

The goal of the upGrowth UI/UX Partnership Program is to collaborate with talented UI/UX and product design specialists to deliver exceptional user experiences. By partnering with design experts, upGrowth aims to provide innovative and effective design solutions to its clients while offering designers opportunities to grow their portfolios, work on creative projects, and access industry resources.

UI/UX partners suitable for this program include:

• UI Design Partners: Professionals with strong visual design portfolios, experience with design systems, mobile-first design approach, interaction design expertise, and brand guideline adaptation skills.
• UX Research Partners: Experts in user research methodologies, usability testing, information architecture, user journey mapping, and data-driven design.
• Product Design Specialists: Designers with end-to-end product design experience, prototyping and testing expertise, design thinking methodology, cross-functional team experience, and knowledge of design operations.

upGrowth collaborates with design partners through two primary partnership models:

• Referral Partnership: This model allows partners creative freedom and direct client engagement, including discovery and design review sessions. It offers revenue sharing, prototyping tool access, and portfolio showcase opportunities with agency attribution.
• White-Label Partnership: Ideal for efficient design delivery, this model involves zero client presentation or feedback management. It provides a guaranteed project pipeline with fixed payment structures, comprehensive user research, brand guidelines, and a dedicated design review coordinator.

Design specialists partnering with upGrowth receive:

• Access to innovative design projects and creative freedom within frameworks.
• Long-term design retainers and regular portfolio expansion opportunities.
• Access to a design tool suite and industry networking opportunities.
• Dedicated support from design partner success managers and coordinators.

UI designers contribute by:

• Delivering visually compelling designs aligned with brand guidelines.
• Utilizing their expertise in design systems, mobile-first approaches, and interaction design.
• Collaborating on projects with creative freedom while maintaining brand consistency.
• Engaging in direct client discovery and design review sessions under the Referral Partnership model.

UX research partners should possess the following:

• Expertise in user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Skills in information architecture and user journey mapping.
• A data-driven design approach to enhance user experiences.

upGrowth supports product designers by:

• Offering end-to-end product design opportunities, including prototyping and testing.
• Facilitating design thinking methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Providing resources and tools needed to execute comprehensive product design solutions.
• Assigning dedicated design review coordinators for streamlined feedback and iteration.

To join the upGrowth UI/UX Partnership Program, interested designers can fill out an application form on the upGrowth website. The team will review the application and reach out to potential partners for further discussions and collaboration opportunities.