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(6 reviews)
18+ yrs working in Design & UX | Ex- Disney, Live Nation, FabFitFun | UX Master Certified via NN/g (Rare)
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$900 / month

Stop playing around with your potential. Transform from executor to strategic partner.

4 calls per month (30min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

Expect responses in 24 hours or less

Hands-on support

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About

Struggling to Get Noticed, Paid, or Taken Seriously as a Designer? Let’s Fix That.

Hey, I’m James. I help designers stop being ignored, underpaid, and overlooked by teaching them how to build real influence, advocate for their worth, and level up their careers.

Too many designers get stuck in the same frustrating loop:
❌ Sending out portfolios and getting crickets.
❌ Doing great work but still getting stuck and not advancing.
❌ Sharing ideas in meetings, only to be brushed aside.

I’ve been there—and I cracked the code. After a decade in UX, working at companies like Disney, Live Nation, Crunchyroll, and FabFitFun (plus earning a UX Master Certification from Nielsen Norman Group, the g.o.a.t. of usability), I know what actually moves the needle.

Here’s How I Can Help You Win:
💼 Get Noticed – Portfolio, resume, and interview prep that makes hiring managers pay attention.
💰 Get Paid – Learn how to negotiate like a pro for your next job or promotion and stop leaving money on the table.
📢 Get Ahead – Become a strategic partner, not just a pixel pusher. Get people to actually listen to you.
🎨 Sharpen Your Skills – Need help with UX, visual design, or research? I’ve got you.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, let’s change that. I’ll help you build the influence, skills, and confidence to get what you deserve.

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

David

David

Standard Plan • 5 months

5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoying the mentorship and learning a lot about the field of UX design. James is very knowledgeable and competent in his field, and has good communication skills. Highly recommend him!

Hon Tjuin

Hon Tjuin

Standard Plan • 5 months

Hon Tjuin wrote 1 more review for the same mentorship

5 out of 5 stars

I am truly enjoying this mentorship. Learning things that would be hard or impossible to learn on my own by just Googling. This mentorship has not only improved the quality of my work in website design, but also in understanding the UX design principles behind it. I would definitely recommend James as he is both very experienced and teaches well!

Hon Tjuin

Hon Tjuin

Standard Plan • 5 months

5 out of 5 stars

Q: How was your experience as a mentee? - I began my UX journey during the pandemic, and it's been a challenge learning on my own. Having James as a mentor gave me valuable insights I wasn't getting from reading articles and was the extra push I needed to land a job as a UX Designer. If you're struggling in your job search, I'd highly recommend James! Q: How was James' mentorship? - You can only learn so much from reading articles and doing a boot camp. I was feeling stuck with my job search, and working with James brought me up to speed on what hiring managers are looking for in a UX Designer, and gave me the confidence I needed to reach my goal. Now I've landed a job, and I'm super happy!! Thanks, James!

Tracy

Tracy

Standard Plan • 1 month

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