Dribbble makes it easy to find, connect with, and hire top design talent—all in one secure place. From your first message to project completion, you can manage the entire process directly on the platform. Here’s how it works:
1. Find the Right Designer
Dribbble gives you a few easy ways to discover designers and studios whose work you love:
Designer Search – Browse designer and studio profiles by skills, style, and availability.
Service Search – Explore ready-made design services and packages, including Quick Hire options you can purchase immediately.
Shot Search – Use our powerful shot search to find designers whose work matches your style and vision.
Project Briefs – Tell us what you need and we’ll turn it into a detailed brief that attracts interested designers.
Found a designer you like? Click “Get in Touch” to message them directly — or use bookmarks in Designer Search to save them and reach out later.
2. Collaborate on Project Discovery
Once you connect with your designer, you can begin discussing the project in more detail. You’ll use this stage to align on scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables. All of this happens directly on Dribbble. You can:
Share your website, brand assets, or design references
Upload NDAs, contracts, and other documents via Dribbble messages
Walk through files or ideas on a video call right on Dribbble
More on this process here: Project Discovery for Clients
3. Receive and Review a Proposal
Once you’ve aligned with your designer on the project scope, they’ll send you a formal proposal through Dribbble. The proposal will include:
A clear breakdown of the work and deliverables
A timeline and any milestones
The total cost of the project
You’ll be able to review the full proposal—including scope, budget, and timeline—before committing. Learn more about reviewing proposals here.
4. Secure, Flexible Payments
Dribbble uses Stripe Checkout, a trusted, industry-leading payment processor, so your payments are handled securely. You’ll see fully transparent pricing in your proposal and can choose from several payment methods—including credit/debit cards, wallet options, crypto, and ACH direct debit (where available).
No need to worry about paperwork. Your Dribbble proposal acts as a legally binding contract, and Dribbble automatically provides detailed payment receipts with your company information and any required tax details.
5. Project Payment Guarantee
Dribbble securely holds all project payments while the work is completed. Designers are paid only after you approve the agreed milestones or final deliverables.
This means:
Your money is protected until you confirm you’re happy with the work.
Designers know the project is funded, so they can focus on delivering great results.
Dribbble can step in to help resolve payment issues if something doesn’t go as planned.
This setup gives both you and your designer confidence from the moment you begin the project to the final handoff. That's our Peace of Mind Guarantee.