Portfolio Power-Up for UX/Product Designers
For UX designers at various stages of their careers, from recent graduates seeking their first design role to experienced professionals aiming to transition to more senior positions or new specializations. It's perfect for designers who want to make their portfolios more compelling, reflective of their skills, and aligned with industry expectations.
Roadmap
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Sprint 1: Initial Portfolio Assessment
A comprehensive review of your current portfolio to assess strengths, areas for improvement, and overall alignment with career goals and industry standards.
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Sprint 2: Targeted Portfolio Strategy
Strategies to define your unique value proposition, identify key projects to include, and develop a strategy for presenting your case studies in the most impactful way.
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Sprint 3: Case Study Deep Dive
Detailed feedback on selected projects, focusing on storytelling, presentation of design thinking, and showcasing outcomes. Guidance on improving project descriptions, visuals, and the narrative arc.
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Sprint 4: Personal Branding and Online Presence
Strategies for enhancing your personal brand through your portfolio, LinkedIn profile, and other relevant online platforms. Guidance on consistency in messaging and visual identity.
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Sprint 5: Mock Interview and Presentation Coaching
Preparation for presenting the portfolio in interviews, including articulating design decisions, responding to feedback, and engaging the audience.
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Sprint 6: Job Applications & Salary Negotiations
Assistance in integrating feedback from previous sessions and adapting your portfolio to unique job descriptions to ensure readiness for job applications.
Strategic Project Selection and Narration
A strategic approach to portfolio development that can be adapted for future career growth and a refined, impactful portfolio that effectively showcases your skills, process, and achievements.
What to expect
Increased Confidence
Practice and feedback presenting the portfolio, handling interviews, articulating design decisions and project outcomes.
Personal Branding and Market Positioning
Enhanced personal branding and online presence aligned with career aspirations.
Weekly check-ins
Weekly 1:1 coaching to discuss strategy, milestones, challenges, and accountability
Templates, worksheets, and tools
Detailed UX case study Notion template, UX portfolio presentation Figma template. Additional Notion, and Figma templates you can use to track progress and productivity, throughout your journey and beyond
Job application and Interview practice
Build a strong foundation for successful interviews with methods, organization tactics, and practice
About John
With over 15 years of product design experience and a background in leading design teams at top tech companies, I bring a wealth of industry knowledge and insight into what hiring managers and teams look for in a designer's portfolio. My approach is hands-on, personalized, and focused on elevating your work to not only meet industry standards but stand out in a competitive job market. I've successfully guided designers through promotions and career transitions, and I'm excited to help you refine your portfolio to open doors to new opportunities.
Ready to get started?
6 focused sessions
$1,500
Weekly 1:1 coaching
(6) 50 minute sessions
Feedback & guidance
Notion Templates
Unlimited text/email/voice memo support
Portfolio starter kit
$750
(3) 50 minute sessions
In depth portfolio review
Feedback & guidance
Case study Notion templates
Portfolio presentation Figma template
For 3 months
$3,000
Weekly 1:1 coaching
(12) 50 minute sessions
Feedback & guidance
Notion Templates
Unlimited text/email/voice memo support
Elevate Your Design Career with Our Exclusive Portfolio Power-Up for UX Designers! 🌟
🖌️ Transform Your Portfolio into a Career Catalyst: Are you ready to make your design work do the talking? This specialized Portfolio Power-Up package is designed to take your portfolio from good to great. With a focus on enhancing the presentation of your work, ensuring that each project you showcase is not just seen, but remembered. Elevate your portfolio to new heights and let it open doors to exciting career opportunities in the design world.
📚 Strategically Curate and Narrate Your Design Journey: Your portfolio is your greatest asset. But are you telling the right story? With expert guidance, learn to select and narrate your projects in a way that highlights your unique skills, creativity, and problem-solving prowess. Together we will create a portfolio that’s not just a collection of projects, but a compelling narrative of your design journey and professional growth.
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