UX Expertise, Verified.
NYC-based UX veterans who understand the people, the problems, and the solutions. We partner with corporate recruiters to find their most critical UX hires. In an era of AI-optimized portfolios, we provide the human proof-of-work that standard recruiting ignores.
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Built by a Practitioner, not a Salesperson
The Problem
We’ve interviewed hundreds of designers and noticed a consistent, frustrating gap: most recruiters can find someone who can design a beautiful interface, but very few can find someone who understands UX process and product logic.
With AI tools generating stunning visuals and "perfect" case studies at the touch of a button, a portfolio is no longer a reliable indicator of skill.
Businesses today don't just need designers who can use the tools; they need thinkers who can perform the user-centered design process and defend their decisions with logic.
The Solution
In the human brain, gray matter is where information is processed and ideas are formed. But white matter is the critical connective tissue—the fast-acting network that coordinates communication and ensures those ideas turn into action.
White Matter UX is that connection. We founded this specialized desk to provide the human proof-of-work in an AI-saturated market. While automated platforms match keywords and AI-optimized portfolios mask true skill levels, we apply a 20-year practitioner’s lens to every candidate.
The White Matter Standard
Vetting
We audit logic and strategic intent, not just portfolios
Architecture
We design teams that align with institutional business goals
Placement
We connect proven UX leaders with organizations that require precision
Greg Dilley | Founder
A Senior UX Executive with a 20-year track record of scaling global design teams and driving institutional growth. I founded White Matter UX to bring that same rigor to your talent strategy.
How We Partner
We operate on a dedicated search basis for mission-critical Senior UX roles (Head of UX, VP, Director, Manager, Lead). We do not blast resumes or rely on automated keyword matching.
Strategic Alignment: We anchor the search in your specific product complexity and organizational goals.
Practitioner Vetting: Leveraging two decades of leadership experience at firms like iCapital and Realogy, I personally vet every candidate to look past the "pretty junk."
The Curated Shortlist: You receive a highly refined selection of top-notch talent who possess the maturity to drive immediate business value.