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Hire an Elite Designer in 2 Weeks. Without Guesswork.

Leverage our 27+ years of design connections. Let DM-Eight connect you with handpicked design candidates in automotive, product, and mobility. See how in this short video:

Unlock Top Design Talent, Fast.

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Schedule a chat with Pablo
to explore how we can fill your design role.

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Our Hiring Timeline

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Meet Pablo Diaz

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Your Shortcut to World-Class Design Talent. Backed by 27+ Years of Experience.

Born and raised in Oviedo, Spain, Pablo has spent more than two decades at the forefront of the design industry. From Yamaha Motors in Japan and SEAT (VW Group), to AVATR in Germany and Renault in France, Pablo’s journey has fostered a unique ability to recognize design talent.

Now he helps design teams and recruiters all around the world cut through the noise to find aligned, ambitious designers who deliver.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our unique process includes a trial period designed to ensure the designer is a perfect fit for your team. The final 50% of our fee is only due after you are completely satisfied with their performance and integration during this proven fit period.

  • Thanks to our exclusive, pre-selected network of top-tier designers, we can introduce tailored candidates and help you select your ideal hire in as little as two weeks from our initial call.

  • Usually, we specialize in finding elite designers across automotive, mobility, robotics, healthcare, and lifestyle product industries. But we’re always up for a challenge.

  • Our fee structure is performance-based, minimizing your risk. You pay 50% of the service fee only when your chosen designer signs the contract, and the final 50% is due after they have successfully settled and proven their fit during a trial period.

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Schedule a chat with Pablo
to explore how we can fill your design role.