John Smith

UX Design Lead @ Apple | ex-Google, ex-Amazon
92% of my mentees land a job or promotion within 6 months
United States of America 5.0 (146 reviews) Active today Usually responds in a few hours
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$820 / month

Includes a call every two weeks + daily email/chat/feedback on artifacts

2 calls per month (30min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

Expect responses in 2 days

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The UX job market is tough, but I’m here to help!
92.3% of my 200+ mentees land their next job or promotion within 6 months of mentorship.

My mentoring stats:
• 85% of my mentees receive interview callbacks within 1 month of updating their portfolios
• 76% of my mentees land roles at large, well-known companies
• 95% secure roles with hybrid work options
• My mentees see an average 44% salary increase after completing mentorship
(*stats updated December 2024, calculated over last 2 yrs)

As your mentor, you’ll receive hands-on support 🤝. I provide daily feedback on your work and regular video calls. I come prepared to each session with notes and structured guides 📝 so that you always leave with a clear action plan for your next steps.

I currently lead UX for Apple's communication apps — Messages, Facetime, Mail, Phone and Contacts. I have 15+ years of experience designing mass-scale products at Google (like Gmail, Meet, Messages) and now Apple, along with a strong startup background. I also have a background in higher education teaching.

I’ve been on the hiring committee for Apple, Google and Amazon. I know what stands out.
Now I get to share that inside knowledge with designers ready to take the next step. I love helping others navigate similar opportunities 🚀.

Let’s connect! I’ll get back to you within 24 hours to set up a free introductory call 📞.
Our first call involves a career worksheet 📋, and from there, I'll provide detailed notes and a structured plan just for you!

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john--ux

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What mentees say

Dana

Dana

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
21 months

Dana wrote 1 more review for the same mentorship
Dana

Dana

5 out of 5 stars

John is a FANTASTIC mentor and person. I was so lost trying to navigate my transition, and I wish I had found him earlier. He is an exceptional mentor who excels in communication and truly listens. He always provides detailed feedback that helps me look at things differently. John is always responsive and supportive, and he is always quick to respond to my emails, providing resources that are always useful, organized, and very detailed. I highly recommend him as a mentor.

Mallika

Mallika

5 out of 5 stars

Pro Plan · 
1 month

Signing up to receive mentorship from John is the best decision I've made in my UX career journey. He keenly understands how to position case studies for hiring managers. He suggested redesigning a web app to highlight innovative features across 3 user journeys. Together, we are incorporating specific scenarios, lo-fi wireframes, hi-fi prototypes, and concept testing in the design process. Throughout the process, he offers detailed feedback to elevate the product. He is prompt to respond to inquiries and doesn’t hesitate to provide suggestions for new directions. Most of all, I value John's continued dedication to mentorship.

Kaisin

Kaisin

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
1 month

I’ve really enjoyed my mentoring sessions with John! He’s incredibly friendly and genuinely invested in helping me achieve my goals. What I appreciate most is how he encourages me to push for the best possible outcome, even if it means going through multiple iterations. He’s also incredibly responsive—whenever I need feedback, he gets back to me almost immediately, which has been a tremendous help. I recommend John's mentorship to anyone who is breaking into UX Design!

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