If you’re looking to hire for a full-time role, this guide will walk you through exactly how to connect with designers on Dribbble (the right way!).
Start with a Job Post
Full-time hiring starts on the Dribbble Job Board. You’ll need to publish your open role there before reaching out to designers. Most listings receive strong visibility on their own, with an average of around 2,000 clicks per month to the application link, even without proactive outreach.
Connect with the Right Candidates
Once your job is live, you can use Designer Search to find candidates based on skills, location, availability, and more.
✅ How to message designers for full-time roles:
Send a regular message instead of a Project Request: Use the “Get in touch” button on the designer’s profile.
Uncheck the “I’m interested in working with…” box: This box sends a Project Request - leave it unchecked when reaching out about a full-time role.
Keep all communication on Dribbble: Don’t include your email address or phone number in the message. To have the candidate apply, share the link to your Dribbble Job listing.
Following these steps helps ensure your messages are delivered and keeps hiring activity aligned with Dribbble’s messaging policies.
Boost Your Visibility with the Hiring Suite
To increase the reach of your job post and messages, you can use Dribbble’s Hiring Suite. It offers additional visibility for your job listing and messages, helping you connect with more designers faster.