Executive search for product, design and digital transformation

The costs for a specialized headhunter in the field of UX/UI design in Germany are typically 20-25% of the annual salary for traditional providers. Kooku X offers transparent and project-based models to keep your costs precisely calculable. The model is based on a success fee - there are no ongoing costs until the position is successfully filled. We clarify your requirements in the initial meeting and prepare a customized offer.

Kooku X usually closes Head of Product mandates after 30 to 45 days - significantly faster than the industry average in executive search in Germany. You will receive the first suitable profiles within the first week. Thanks to data-driven sourcing, structured scorecards and weekly KPI reports, progress can be tracked transparently at all times, based on over 10 years of executive search experience.

An interim product owner offers fast, flexible support for short-term bottlenecks in product development. These experts are often ready for deployment within 72 hours via the Kooku Interim Unit, bringing a fresh perspective and experience from various industries and projects. Compared to traditional recruitment agencies, companies save an average of 40-60% of costs as there are no performance-based commissions. Flexible billing per hour or daily rate, all relevant tools included.

The right Product Design Director is identified by Kooku X through a detailed briefing, talent pool mapping and a targeted direct approach. We pay attention to strategic, creative and industry-specific skills and cultural fit. Using structured scorecards and data-driven assessment, we ensure that candidates are not only a technical fit for your company, but also a cultural fit. Kooku X has a network of over 150 digital companies in Germany and usually delivers initial profiles within a week.

Lead UX designers in Germany will earn between 80,000 and 110,000 euros gross annual salary in 2025, depending on company size, industry and location. In hotspots such as Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, salaries tend to be at the upper end. We are happy to provide you with precise, industry-specific salary benchmarks in a personal 20-minute assessment - without obligation and based on current market data from over 150 companies we support.

Our executive search process for senior service designers takes place in four steps: Firstly, a precise briefing with stakeholders and definition of the candidate persona. Secondly, market analysis and targeted direct approach in the relevant design market. Thirdly, candidate calibration with initial profiles within 72 hours. Fourthly, offer and onboarding support through to successful integration. Kooku X achieves a placement rate of 95% and completes most mandates in 30 to 45 days

Kooku X has extensive experience in product management, with successful placements at well-known digital and tech companies in the DACH region. Director Jan Pautsch brings 15 years of experience in the digital industry and knows first-hand the requirements of agile teams and digital transformations. 500+ projects, 95% fill rate.

We combine targeted talent pool mapping, direct active sourcing and industry expertise to present you with the right candidates for the role of Head of Digital Product Transformation in the shortest possible time. Initial profiles are usually available after 72 hours, and we complete most mandates in 30 to 45 days. Weekly KPI reports and structured scorecards make the entire process transparent and measurable, based on experience from over 10 years of executive search and a network of over 150 digital companies.

Kooku X has deep expertise in digital industries such as SaaS, e-commerce, FinTech and digital services in Germany. Our experience includes executive recruitment for product management, UX/UI design and agile product development. Since 2014, Kooku has supported over 200 companies from start-ups to corporations and successfully filled over 1,200 positions. The focus is on roles such as CPO, Head of Product, Product Design Director and Lead UX Designer.

We secure every cast for twelve months. If a match ends during the probationary period, we cover a one-off follow-up search at no cost. If the employment relationship ends after the probationary period but within the first year, half of the commission paid will be credited towards a new executive search. This provides companies with clear and reliable security for every appointment.