Expert Consultation: 3 sessions, 1 hour each with

John

Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Buy a package of 3x 1hour sessions to discuss your career challenges -- be it working within a complex organization, navigating your career, or growing as a designer. If your issue truly doesn't fit the … Read more ↓
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Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Buy a package of 3x 1hour sessions to discuss your career challenges -- be it working within a complex organization, navigating your career, or growing as a designer.

If your issue truly doesn't fit the mold, and you're not sure whether or not a mentor can help you, feel free to reach out directly

Your mentor

My job placement rate is 94%. I help designers land roles, earn promotions, and stay competitive in an AI-driven tech industry.

A little about me:
I currently lead product design for Apple Intelligence across iOS (Messages, FaceTime, Mail, Phone, Contacts, etc). I’ve served on hiring committees across Apple, Google, and Microsoft. I know exactly how candidates are evaluated and how to help you stand out.

Here are the results from the past 12 months (April 2025 to March 2026, Sample of 42 mentees):
✅ 39/42 mentees landed full-time roles at design-mature companies or Series B-D startups
✅ Median time from portfolio overhaul to offer: 7 weeks
(Anonymized data available upon request)

My mentorship is structured in 2 parts:

1. Daily offline support
You get daily written feedback, structured guides, examples, portfolio reviews, interview feedback, and clear next steps between calls, so you always know exactly what to improve and why. Progress happens between sessions, not during them.

2. Live calls using a funnel-based approach
I run structured studies with recruiters and hiring managers every six months to better understand how candidates are evaluated and what separates those who get interviews from those who don't. Combined with my experience serving on hiring committees at Apple, Google, and Microsoft, this gives you practical, up-to-date guidance based on how hiring decisions are actually made.

📊 2026 Q1 outcomes
• 14 mentees went from 0 interviews to 3-4 onsite interviews after redesigning a single case study with me
• 1 career switcher landed their first UX role in under 3 months after more than a year of no traction
• 2 new graduates requiring visa sponsorship landed UX roles within 19 weeks after building real client work and turning it into compelling case studies
• 9 mentees secured roles at top tech companies

Now offering a free, no-commitment intro call 📞
I’ll reply within 24 hours to schedule
We’ll start with a short career worksheet and I’ll map out a clear, personalized plan

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John Smith
$900
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5.0
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