Steven Shay

👋 Hey there, it's Steve! For over two decades, I've been guiding UX and product teams on a mission to create innovative digital experiences for some of the world’s best brands including L'Oréal, Firestone, Red Cross, IHOP, and Toyota. Working with agencies has given me the chance to dive into projects across all kinds of industries, leading multi-talented crews and keeping high-level stakeholders focused on what matters: putting the customer first.

My goal is to coach you through your unique UX or Product Design journey, keeping things real, collaborative, and positive along the way. I'll share practical advice and tactics to help you gain confidence in creating powerful design strategies, persuading stakeholders like a pro, wowing the room with your presentations, and getting noticed within your organization. We'll take a look at your current skill set and career goals, then map out your path together, iterating as you grow and level up.

Whether you're just starting out or aiming for new heights, I've got your back:

New / Changing Careers
✦ Crafting career goals
✦ Fine-tuning your portfolio, resume, and cover letter
✦ Prepping for job interviews
✦ Communicating with hiring managers
✦ Networking to advance your career
✦ Presentation skills that'll keep people engaged
✦ Navigating stakeholders, C-Suite execs, and office politics

Elevating your UX or Product Design Game
✦ Planning and executing UX research
✦ Creating an effective Experience Strategy
✦ Mastering Information Architecture and Task Flows
✦ UX Design and Prototyping
✦ Iterative testing to fine-tune your work
✦ Planning and running workshops

Leading Design Teams Like a Boss
✦ Designing a team structure
✦ Hiring a rockstar team
✦ Day-to-day team management
✦ Developing team skills and confidence
✦ Resource planning to stay on track
✦ Showing value to upper management

In our sessions, we'll focus on your unique personality, work style, and career goals, so you can stay true to yourself while leveling up with new skills. You'll get practical tips and advice you can use right away, plus achievable goals to reach before our next session. I'll even share some of my killer templates, presentations, and other assets, so you can see what's worked for me and create your personalized versions. Between sessions, I’ll answer questions and give you advice over email or LinkedIn so you always get the support you need when you need it.

Book a session with me today and let's elevate your UX journey.