$240 / month
2 calls per month
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
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One-off sessions with James
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Having a good portfolio on hand is key for any designer in the job market. Even if you're not looking for a new position right now, having an impressive portfolio that presenty your experience to future potential employers is always good to have. In this …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, creating a software architecture, deciding on a strategy for your business or working in pairs. If you don't know whether what you want …
Use my 15+ years both as a designer and hiring manager to easily get $5-15k more in your next job offer. I'll show you the in's and out's of how salary negotiations go, how to ask for more money, and how to negotiate things you …
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Hey there, I'm James! — I’ve spent the last decade of my career learning everything I can about being a UXer, working at companies like Disney, Live Nation, and FabFitFun, and even earning a UX Master Certification from The Nielsen Norman Group — the g.o.a.t. firm on usability in the world.
This combined with my background in Visual Design and typography makes me a unique mentor because I know a lot about how to make things look good as well as how to make them work well.
Leverage my experience and expertise both from my time as an individual contributor as well as a hiring manager to fast-track your growth and potential!
Wherever you are in your career, as a mentor I can help you:
✅ Get started
- Navigate a transition into UX and Product Design as a career
👀 Get a job in Graphic Design / UX / Product Design
- Review your Portfolio / Resume
- Setting up / optimizing up your portfolio for what hiring managers are looking for
- Preparing for a job interview
- Salary Negotiation Preparation
🔪 Sharpen your skills
- Visual Design Advice
- UX Design Advice
- UX Research Advice
- Career goal guidance
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
🤺 Advance into design leadership
- Understanding business acumen
- Learning how to manage a team
- Learning how to hire designers
- Discuss all the nuances of internal politics and how to design influence
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!
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!
5 out of 5 stars
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