John S.

Senior UX Manager/Lead @ Apple | ex-Google
☀️ Landing mentees awesome UX jobs!
United States of America 5.0 (141 reviews) Active today Usually responds in a day or two
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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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About

👋 Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile!

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; Gmail, Meet, Messages, and now Apple, plus a strong startup background.

Why I love to mentor:
Mentoring is all about paying it forward. I’ve been fortunate to work on some of the most impactful products out there, and I love helping others navigate their way to similar opportunities 🚀. There's something incredibly rewarding about seeing my mentees grow, land roles they’re excited about 🎉, and thrive in their careers. I’ve been on hiring committees and I know what stands out, and now, I get to share that inside knowledge with talented designers ready to take the next step.

As your mentor, you’ll receive hands-on support 🤝. All my mentorship includes daily offline feedback and regular video calls. Our first call will involve a career worksheet 📋, and from there, I'll provide detailed notes and a structured plan tailored just for you.

I come prepared to our sessions with thorough notes 📝 and structured guides, focusing on being inquisitive, personalized, and collaborative. You’ll leave each session with a clear sense of your next steps and the reasons behind them.

I’ve mentored 200+ designers with a strong success rate in landing UX roles and promotions. My approach ensures you’re not only job-ready but set up for long-term success 🌱.

Let’s connect! I’ll get back to you within 12 hours to set up an introductory call 📞.
Check out my 140 reviews below! 👇👇👇

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What mentees say

Veronika

Veronika

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
1 month

John has been an exceptional mentor throughout my learning journey. His responsiveness and unwavering support made a significant impact on my growth. I particularly appreciated his deep expertise in product design, which provided me with valuable insights and practical knowledge. John’s ability to offer clear guidance, constructive feedback, and tailored advice helped me refine my skills and approach challenges with confidence. I’m grateful for his mentorship and highly recommend him to anyone looking to excel in the field of design.

Chen

Chen

5 out of 5 stars

John is such a great mentor! He helped me quickly understand all the important aspects of a whiteboard challenge in 2 sessions, which was crucial in my preparation for an incoming interview with a large tech company, and I got an offer from that company successfully. John's feedback was clear, thorough, and constructive, from which I can tell he's a very experienced and exceptional designer! He also prepared some help documents for me to review beforehand which was also super thoughtful and helpful—I've worked with a few other mentors in the past, and John was the only on who shared additional learning materials with me. In short, I hight recommend John if you are looking for a great mentor who can help with your career growth or interview preparation.

Davon

Davon

5 out of 5 stars

Lite Plan · 
7 months

I can't thank John enough for his incredible mentorship over the past 8 months. His guidance and insights have been instrumental in advancing my UX design skills, helping me grow both creatively and strategically. John's personalized advice, actionable feedback, and support made a huge difference in my development as a designer. Thanks to his mentorship, I was able to land my first UX design role at an amazing company—a milestone I couldn’t have imagined without his help. If you're looking for a mentor who is genuinely invested in your success and growth, I highly recommend John!

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Davon

Davon

5 out of 5 stars

I love working with John. He is very detail oriented, and has a structured plan. He is very knowledgeable in the field of design. My skills as a UX designer have improved so much in the last couple of months. He has tons of resources to help you succeed in crafting your portfolio and resume. John is always quick to respond to any questions and provides detailed feedback that sets you up for success. He provided tons of resources to be able to land real world experience jobs. I am confident I will be able to land a full time role with the continuing help from John.

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