Building your design team Whether you’re hiring or searching for your next design role, Opa can support you Opa grows teams and shapes futures by connecting talented people in digital.  We partner with diverse and innovative companies to help them build high-performing design teams. We guide and support individuals as they embark on their next career move. Whatever you are looking for, our approach will always be highly focused and personalised to your goals.  We specialise across the key areas of design: Product Design Brand Design User Research Content Design Explore how we’ve built some of the world’s leading design teams Health Insights Tech Travel Tech Early Stage What you can expect from us  "Loris redefined what it means to find the right fit for people, matching candidates with the right cultures as well as skills and experience." Jennifer O’Brien, Design Director “What sets Loris apart is the well-established and broad network, coupled with an exceptional ability to listen and swiftly adapt to our requirements.” Vlad, VP Design “Loris identified the perfect Head of Design that we were looking for in just one go, which is pretty remarkable. ” Erik Stadigh, CEO and Co-Founder “Loris has a deep understanding of the design industry, a keen eye for talent and a genuine passion for not only the people who work in it but also their careers.” James Chorley, Brand Experience Director “Loris truly understands the creative industry and has a knack for knowing where someone will thrive.” Rinat Ashkenazi, Sr. Art Director "Loris was exceptional in his role, demonstrating a remarkable ability to identify and attract top talent for some of our most critical Director-level positions." Peter Coulson, Global Talent Acq. “Loris knows the discipline deeply at a technical level; has a huge network at all levels; and can be a strategic partner in thinking through the right team composition and skills balance.” Sean O’Connell, CPTO “Loris’ profound knowledge of the design field and extensive experience ensure he genuinely understands what I'm looking for. He has always been my first choice and a trusted partner.” Sieun Cha, Design Director “Loris truly grasps the nuances of different design roles and company needs. His approach to recruitment is detail-oriented, collaborative and hands-on.” Valeria Ippolito, Sr. Design Manager “Opa has been a great partner in helping us scale! The quality of candidates has been very strong, and Loris goes the extra mile to be supportive throughout and after the hiring process." Matt Ford, CEO & Co-Founder “In the fast-paced environment that early stage start-ups can be, his human approach has helped me find a role I love, twice.” Alessandro Suraci, Head of Design "Loris goes the extra mile to build personal relationships and understand his clients, their passions and motivations." Kosta Frantzis, Director of Product Design “Very much appreciate the in-depth understanding across the Product Design discipline that helped us quickly scale & onboard such great people.” Thinley Thull, Head of Strategic Operations “Loris is the best recruiter I’ve worked with, and I’m grateful to him for landing me excellent contract and permanent positions.” Chloe Lassen, Lead Product Designer “Loris was instrumental in helping me secure my new position at Sidekick. Despite my portfolio being incomplete initially, Loris identified my talent and understood the type of role I was seeking." Kelly Harding, Lead Product Designer “Loris completely understands your needs; whether you're a team leader looking for the best talent or an individual looking for the next exciting opportunity." Josh Lambert, Head of Design “What I appreciated most about Loris was his thorough preparation for each interview combined with his knowledge in product design and understanding of the role." Kirsten Swensen, Sr. Product Designer “I've not met a single contact introduced by Loris that I regretted and couldn't recommend him highly enough - such a rare find in the industry.” Angie Yuanmalai, Creative Director Discover how we can work together Permanent Hires We work with designers at all levels, from Individual Contributors through to Executive Leadership, and can support with single hires or growing a team. We’ll guide you at every step of the process, whether you’re a hiring manager or a candidate. Contract Flexibility is key in today’s fast-paced design environment. We have a curated network of highly talented contract and freelance designers available if your project requires extra support, or a more specific skill set. On-site partnership Ideal for companies going through a hyper-growth phase. We’ll embed in your hiring team and help to define your short, medium and long-term goals. We provide advice, data and ongoing support, while remaining flexible as your team grows. Over the years I’ve built an incredible network of designers and innovators. I feel privileged to have played a part in shaping their career paths, whether that’s by connecting them with an exceptional start-up, or placing them in an established design team at a leading enterprise. I launched Opa to support, connect and celebrate the thriving design community. One year in and I’m loving every minute of it. Loris Shala ⎯ Founder of Opa Proud to partner with We’d love to chat, say hello Get in touch © All right reserved 2024