CORE design agency connects companies with top design talents - at the right time, in the right context.
Part of Sevendos and Finitec, based in Finland - operating globally.
Part of Sevendos and Finitec, based in Finland - operating globally.
Design is as its strongest when it’s seamlessly connected to business strategy. We go beyond traditional staffing — every designer search begins with a clear understanding of your goals, culture, and context.
When you join the CORE design agency roster, you get more than a project or an assignment – you gain a partner dedicated to your success and growth.
We handle representation, contracts, and partnerships so designers can focus on creating impactful work. Our process is human-centered, transparent, and built for value creation.
Every collaboration is rooted in trust, expertise, and a shared goal: putting design at the heart of business.
Craft competence: strategic-, product-, or service design, design systems, content design, design research - amongst other
Seniority: autonomy level, problem-solving ability, delivery efficiency
Working style: collaborative, independent, structured, experimental
Context experience: industry relevance, B2B/B2C, product vs. service / other
Role type: hands-on, strategic, lead, systems-focused
Team fit: team pace, communication dynamics
Design requirements: client specific
Designers we partner with: freelancer / independent designer or micro design company
We evaluate designers’ craft across strategic, product, and service design, design systems, content, and research. Their seniority—autonomy, problem-solving, and delivery efficiency—ensures they can tackle projects at the right level.
We match designers whose approach—collaborative, independent, structured, or experimental—fits seamlessly with your team’s pace and communication style.
We consider relevant industry experience, B2B/B2C exposure, product vs. service focus, and role type—hands-on, strategic, lead, or systems-focused—to ensure practical expertise for your project.
We identify any client-specific design needs to guarantee the designer can deliver impact from day one.
We partner with independent freelancers and micro design companies, all carefully vetted for quality, reliability, and alignment with your goals.
We begin by exploring your needs, goals, and expectations together. We aim to understand the unique nature of your business and identify the design expertise that will create the most meaningful impact for you.
We introduce carefully selected designers, coordinate interview times, and deliver a clear proposal. Every candidate is someone we have thoroughly evaluated.
You meet the top candidates and get to assess how their skills and working style fit your team.
Once the right designer is found, we finalize the agreement and align on all practical details. Collaboration can begin immediately.
You’re not just freelancing - you’re part of a community of design experts, sharing ideas and growing together. We care and support. You have the freedom to create.
Pauline Ranta is a versatile business leader & design strategist, skilled in sales and client relations. She is CORE design agency's Head of Business, Sales & Marketing - she drives opportunities.
"Our goal is to simplify the sales process through clarity and a deep understanding of client needs."
Viivi Lehtonen is experienced service and strategic designer, design consultant, developer and builder of design teams and operations. In CORE design agency she works as a talent agent and Head of Design, Talents & Partnerships.
"We are dedicated to branding designers, much like agents do, and providing a supportive community for independent and freelance designers."
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