The problem is that to find a truly good ux developer, you have to find someone that is not only artisticly inspired, but also someone who is grounded in statis

The problem is that to find a truly good ux developer, you have to find someone that is not only artisticly inspired, but also someone who is grounded in statistics and testing / scientific method. It is a rare breed and the market is flooded with hacks. Start by looking for someone who has a background in human factors and then look at their portfolio. It's not a magic bullet but it will weed out a good deal of hacks.