Genty Recruitment
G2Top rated LATAM recruitment agency on G2 and Clutch

Hire Heads of Design in LATAM

Access pre-vetted Heads of Design from Latin America — strategic design leaders who build teams, establish systems, and elevate design quality across entire organisations.

Design strategy, team building, design systems50–70% cost savings vs US3-month replacement guarantee

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GENTY Recruitment

Head of Design hiring · LATAM

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Everything you need to hire Heads of Design in LATAM

We assess design leadership — team building, design systems thinking, cross-functional influence, and the ability to scale design quality as organisations grow.

Leader

Head of Design assessment

Leadership deep-dive + design strategy presentation — only proven design leaders presented.

Design StrategyTeam ManagementDesign SystemsHiring & MentoringDesign OpsCross-FunctionalDesign ReviewsProcess DesignStakeholder MgmtBudget PlanningUser ResearchQuality Gates
Industries

Design leadership across verticals

SaaS, FinTech, consumer tech — leaders who've built and scaled design teams at high-growth companies.

SaaSeCommerceAI / MLMartechCrypto / Web3
LATAM Markets

Hire Heads of Design across LATAM

Argentina, Brazil, Mexico — Design leaders with native-level English and global product experience.

Why hire in LATAM Heads of Design

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Strategic design leadership

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Our leaders set the design vision — aligning design strategy with product roadmaps, business goals, and user needs to create products people love.

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Scalable team building

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They've built design teams from scratch — hiring, mentoring, and retaining top designers while establishing processes that maintain quality as teams grow.

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US timezone alignment

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Design reviews, product meetings, and team 1:1s all happen during US business hours. Full-time design leadership in your timezone.

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50–70% lower than US rates

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Heads of Design earn $5,000–$9,000/month in LATAM vs $12,000–$20,000 in the US. World-class design leadership at competitive rates.

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Design systems expertise

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They build and maintain design systems — component libraries, token architecture, and documentation that ensure consistency and accelerate design velocity.

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Proven leadership track record

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Every candidate shows team growth, design system evolution, and product impact — measurable improvements in design quality and business outcomes.

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From design strategy to team building — Heads of Design who scale design excellence.

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How we find your perfect hire

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Candidate funnel

/1 — Discovery Brief

We start every search with a detailed intake session to understand your role inside and out.

  • Tech stack, seniority, and team structure
  • Culture, working style, and timezone requirements
  • Compensation benchmarks for LATAM markets
  • Success criteria and interview process design
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No design leadership?

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Our leaders bring strategic direction — setting design vision, establishing processes, and creating the foundation for a world-class design function.

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Design team scaling pains?

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They've navigated team growth — implementing hiring processes, design ops, career frameworks, and quality gates that maintain excellence at scale.

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US Design Heads too expensive?

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LATAM Heads of Design cost 50–70% less with native-level English and experience leading design at US SaaS and product companies.

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Design and product misaligned?

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Our leaders bridge design and product — establishing shared processes, research practices, and collaboration rituals that improve outcomes for both teams.

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GENTY vs hiring Heads of Design alone

GENTY delivers leadership-tested Heads of Design with verified team building and design strategy skills.

GENTY Recruitment
Traditional agencies
Leadership deep-dive + strategy presentation
Resume screening only
40+ pre-vetted Heads of Design
Job boards and LinkedIn outreach
First candidates in 7–10 business days
4–8 weeks to first candidate
Fixed-fee pricing from $4,900 per hire
20–25% of annual comp ($29K–$48K)
3-month replacement guarantee included
No guarantee standard
Team growth metrics verified
Self-reported leadership
English C1/C2 verified
Self-reported language skills

Top-rated on Clutch and G2 for quality, transparency, and results

Trusted by global startups and enterprises building teams in LATAM

5-star client satisfaction, verified by Clutch

Top Clutch Executive Search Mexico 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Uruguay 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Mexico City 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Argentina 2026
G2 Clients Love Us

What our clients say

Daniel Maloney

CEO, Tailwind

Their communication was also strong, and they made the whole hiring process feel less stressful. GENTY helped us reduce hiring time and quickly filled roles with high-quality candidates who matched the required skills.

Bob Karlseng

CEO, Title Company

They knew the type of experience and temperament needed for the roles.

Kara Banosian

CMO, Stavvy

They did not simply post resumes; they provided us with candidates who were a real fit, saving us time and effort in the hiring process.

Matt Martin

CTO, Tech Startup

GENTY recruitment helped us quickly find software engineers. Their team was proactive and made scheduling effortless.

Paul Rees

CEO, Spikr

The best thing about GENTY Recruitment was that they really comprehended our company culture and needs. They presented a shortlist of candidates in a timely manner.

Keith Hales

CEO, InfoSystems, Inc.

Their strength was in understanding the technical depth of our roles while still focusing on cultural fit. Communication was clear and consistent throughout.

Lalit Mangal

CEO, Airmeet

Instead of just filling positions, they focused on bringing in people who could grow and evolve with us.

Carlo Gualandri

CEO, Soldo

Their project management was very professional.

Melissa K.

Head of TA, Enterprise Client

Reliable partner for building a strong team. We liked how organized and structured the process was.

Praful Chavda

Founder, Startup

They took time to understand our team dynamics, not just the job description.

Greg Williams

President, Audigent

The most impressive fact to us was that they knew our industry and hiring requirements well. They demonstrated excellent communication, timely delivery, and receptiveness to feedback.

David Hsu

CEO, Retool

They not only sent resumes but also brought us candidates who really matched what we were seeking.

Transparent pricing

Our pricing

Choose the service that fits your hiring needs. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Recruitment

from $2,900

Fixed-fee hiring for tech, sales & operations roles across LATAM

  • 3-month replacement guarantee
  • No upfront payments — pay on results
  • First candidates within 3–5 days
  • Pre-vetted & culturally screened
  • Dedicated recruiter assigned

Staffing

from $99/mo

We hire, onboard & manage — you focus on building your product

  • Per-employee monthly fee
  • Payroll, compliance & benefits handled
  • Onboarding & HR support included
  • Flexible scale up or down anytime
  • Dedicated account manager

Executive Search

Custom

C-level & VP hires for companies scaling in LATAM and beyond

  • Confidential & targeted headhunting
  • Leadership assessment & culture fit
  • Market mapping & competitor analysis
  • 6-month replacement guarantee
  • Board-ready candidate shortlists

Salary Benchmarking

Custom

Data-driven compensation insights for LATAM markets

  • Country & role-specific salary data
  • Percentile-based compensation bands
  • Benefits & equity benchmarking
  • Market trends & hiring insights
  • Custom PDF report delivered

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with GENTY Recruitment.

A Head of Design leads the entire design function — setting design strategy, managing design teams, establishing design systems, hiring designers, and ensuring design quality across all products and touchpoints.

Heads of Design focus on product and digital design — design systems, UX, and team management. Creative Directors focus on brand and campaign creative across marketing channels.

Figma, Sketch, Abstract, Notion, Jira, and design ops tools. Their primary focus is leadership — mentoring designers, setting process, and aligning design with product strategy.

Heads of Design in LATAM earn $5,000–$9,000/month — 50–70% less than US rates of $12,000–$20,000/month.

First shortlists in 7–10 business days. Head of Design roles average 14–21 days from kickoff to offer.

Yes. Design reviews, cross-functional meetings, and team management all happen during US business hours.

SaaS, FinTech, consumer tech, and product companies — leaders who've built and scaled design teams from 3 to 30+ designers.

Every placement comes with a 3-month replacement guarantee at no additional cost.

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