Deliver great work

Deliver great work

Be valued for your expertise

Be valued for your expertise

Join a curated network of senior consultants, and let Stockholm Design Studio (SDS) handle the clients, contracts and admin, so you can focus on the work you're actually good at..

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For Consultants

Join the SDS network

Stop chasing clients, focus on craft while we handle everything else.

Focus on craft, not clients

Join a curated network of senior consultants. We handle client acquisition, contracts, negotiation, and admin. You do the work you're actually good at, with clients who are worth your time.

Steps


01

Apply in 5 minutes
Role, experience, portfolio, availability. No cover letter, no long form.

Free

02


30-min intro call
With a founder, walk us through your work. Ask us anything about how SDS operates.

Day 3-5

03

Get matched to projects
Onboarded, tooled up, and matched to clients that fit your skills and goals.

Ongoing

Apply to Join SDS

For Consultants

Join the SDS network

Stop chasing clients, focus on craft while we handle everything else.

Focus on craft, not clients

Join a curated network of senior consultants. We handle client acquisition, contracts, negotiation, and admin. You do the work you're actually good at, with clients who are worth your time.

Steps


01

Apply in 5 minutes
Role, experience, portfolio, availability. No cover letter, no long form.

Free

02


30-min intro call
With a founder, walk us through your work. Ask us anything about how SDS operates.

Day 3-5

03

Get matched to projects
Onboarded, tooled up, and matched to clients that fit your skills and goals.

Ongoing

Apply to Join SDS

For Companies & Founders

Hire consultants

Access pre-vetted design, developers and growth specialists on demand

Skip the recruitment risk

Access senior designers, developers, and growth consultants, pre-vetted, available on demand, managed end-to-end by SDS.

Steps


01

Tell us your need
Role, timeline, scope, budget range. Takes 5 minutes via form or a quick call.

Free

02


We match you
We search the network and send 1–2 matched profiles with proposed approach and rate.

Within 48 hours

03

Consultant starts
Contracts, IP, onboarding, and invoicing handled by SDS. You just work.

Week 1

For Companies & Founders

Hire consultants

Access pre-vetted design, developers and growth specialists on demand

Skip the recruitment risk

Access senior designers, developers, and growth consultants, pre-vetted, available on demand, managed end-to-end by SDS.

Steps


01

Tell us your need
Role, timeline, scope, budget range. Takes 5 minutes via form or a quick call.

Free

02


We match you
We search the network and send 1–2 matched profiles with proposed approach and rate.

Within 48 hours

03

Consultant starts
Contracts, IP, onboarding, and invoicing handled by SDS. You just work.

Week 1

Roles in the Network

Pick your specialist

See full scope, tools and typical clients; then request that role from SDS or apply to join as a specialist.

Roles in the Network

Pick your specialist

See full scope, tools and typical clients; then request that role from SDS or apply to join as a specialist.

UI/UX Designer

Senior UI/UX designers who own the full product design cycle from discovery and user research through wireframes and a polished, production-ready digital experiences.

Scope

Product design, user research, wireframes, prototyping, branding and design systems

Scope

Product design, user research, wireframes, prototyping, design systems

Tools

Figma, FigJam, Maze, Hotjar

Domain

SaaS companies, fintech, e-commerce brands

Frontend / Full-Stack Developer

Frontend and full-stack engineers who build fast, production-grade products, from CMS builds to complex web apps, scoped, built, and shipped on time.

Scope

Web apps, landing pages, CMS builds, API integrations, performance optimisation

Scope

Product design, user research, wireframes, prototyping, design systems

Tools

React, Next.js, Framer, Webflow, Node.js

Tools

Figma, FigJam, Maze, Hotjar

Domain

Startups needing product velocity

Domain

SaaS companies, fintech, e-commerce brands

QA TESTER

QA testers who ensure software quality, performance, and reliability through structured testing processes across web, mobile, and digital platforms.

Scope

Manual testing, automated testing, bug reporting, regression testing, usability testing, performance validation.

Scope

Product design, user research, wireframes, prototyping, design systems

Tools

Selenium, Cypress, Jira, Postman, TestRail, BrowserStack

Tools

Figma, FigJam, Maze, Hotjar

Domain

Software companies, startups, SaaS platforms, enterprises requiring quality assurance support.

Domain

SaaS companies, fintech, e-commerce brands

MICROSOFT POWER BI ANALYST

Power BI analysts who transform complex business data into actionable insights through dashboards, reporting systems, and data-driven decision making.

Scope

Data visualization, dashboard creation, reporting automation, business intelligence, KPI tracking, data analysis.

Scope

Product design, user research, wireframes, prototyping, design systems

Tools

Power BI, Excel, SQL, PowerQuery, DAX, Azure data service

Tools

Figma, FigJam, Maze, Hotjar

Domain

Enterprises, finance teams, operations teams, data-driven organizations.

Domain

SaaS companies, fintech, e-commerce brands

DIGITAL MARKETING

Digital marketing consultants who drive brand growth, lead generation, and online performance through strategic, data-driven marketing campaigns.

Scope

SEO, paid advertising, content marketing, social media strategy, email marketing, analytics & campaign optimization.

Scope

Product design, user research, wireframes, prototyping, design systems

Tools

Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta ads, SEMrush, HunSpot, Mailchimp, Kit

Tools

Figma, FigJam, Maze, Hotjar

Domain

E-commerce brands, startups, SaaS businesses, service companies growing their online presence.

Domain

SaaS companies, fintech, e-commerce brands

For Consultants

Apply to join SDS

For Companies & Founders

Freelancing vs Joining Us

What do you choose, working one way or full Partnership?

Freelancing vs Joining Us

What do you choose, working one way or full Partnership?

Freelancing vs Joining Us

What do you choose, working one way or full Partnership?

Freelancing vs Joining Us

What do you choose, working one way or full Partnership?

Area Going Solo (Freelance) With Stockholm Design Studio
Client Acquisition You hustle for every lead We bring qualified clients to you
Admin & Contracts Invoicing, contracts, chasing payments We handle all of it
Income Stability Feast or famine cycles Consistent project pipeline
Professional Growth Isolated, self-directed Peer community + feedback loops
Tools & Licences You pay for everything Access to studio tools & resources
Rate Negotiation Awkward client conversations We negotiate on your behalf
Scope Creep Hard to manage alone We protect your boundaries

Freelancing vs Joining Us

What do you choose, working one way or full Partnership?

Area Going Solo (Freelance) With Stockholm Design Studio
Client Acquisition You hustle for every lead We bring qualified clients to you
Admin & Contracts Invoicing, contracts, chasing payments We handle all of it
Income Stability Feast or famine cycles Consistent project pipeline
Professional Growth Isolated, self-directed Peer community + feedback loops
Tools & Licences You pay for everything Access to studio tools & resources
Rate Negotiation Awkward client conversations We negotiate on your behalf
Scope Creep Hard to manage alone We protect your boundaries

Why join Stockholm Design Studio?

We built SDS for experienced consultants who want flexibility, clarity, and respect without sacrificing quality or income.

Why join Stockholm Design Studio?

We built SDS for experienced consultants who want flexibility, clarity, and respect without sacrificing quality or income.

Why join Stockholm Design Studio?

We built SDS for experienced consultants who want flexibility, clarity, and respect without sacrificing quality or income.

Qualified clients only

Pre-vetted, senior companies. No time-wasters, no scope-creep clients

Fair, transparent pay

Clear split, no hidden deductions. We negotiate to get you more

You stay independent

Choose the projects you want. Decline what’s not a fit. You’re in control of your time and focus

We handle the admin

Contracts, invoicing, payments and chasing, all handled by us

Growth

Opportunities to grow

Between assignments, share your expertise and strengthen your SDS profile

Long-term collaboration

We’re building a studio, not a freelancer marketplace. The goal is repeat work, not one-off gigs

Why join Stockholm Design Studio?

We built SDS for experienced consultants who want flexibility, clarity, and respect without sacrificing quality or income.

Qualified clients only

Pre-vetted, senior companies. No time-wasters, no scope-creep clients

Fair, transparent pay

Clear split, no hidden deductions. We negotiate to get you more

You stay independent

Choose the projects you want. Decline what’s not a fit. You’re in control of your time and focus

We handle the admin

Contracts, invoicing, payments and chasing, all handled by us

Growth

Opportunities to grow

Between assignments, share your expertise and strengthen your SDS profile

Long-term collaboration

We’re building a studio, not a freelancer marketplace. The goal is repeat work, not one-off gigs

convienced?

convienced?

FOR CONSULTANTS

Apply to join the SDS network

A 5-minute application. We reply within 2 business days. If there's a strong fit, we invite you to a 30-min intro call with one of our founders. ✓ No exclusivity or lock-in ✓ Fair, transparent rates ✓ Senior clients from day one

Apply to join SDS

FOR COMPANIES & FOUNDERS

Request a consultant this week

Tell us the role, timeline, and scope. We'll send matched profiles within 48 hours. No commitment until you're ready. ✓ Matched within 48 hours ✓ Contracts and invoicing handled ✓ No recruitment fees

Got Questions? We've Got Answers!

FAQs

Got Questions? We've Got Answers!

FAQs

Got Questions? We've Got Answers!

How do I get paid?

Am I an employee?

Can I work with other clients?

Do I have to accept every project?

Who owns the client relationship and the work?

What if there is no client work available?

Can I choose how I get paid, via invoice or salary?