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Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour 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 … Read more ↓
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Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour 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

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The UX design job market is tough, but I’m here to help:
📈 92% of mentees secure interviews within 6 weeks of updating their portfolio with me
🏢 87% land roles at design-mature companies or high-growth startups
⏱ Median time from portfolio overhaul to offer: 12 weeks
(*Stats updated January 2026. Based on 3 years of tracked outcomes. Happy to share raw stats)

Two things set me apart as a mentor:

1. Funnel-based mentoring — Every 6 months, I run structured studies with recruiters and hiring managers to reverse-engineer how the hiring funnel actually works.
We optimize for where candidates get filtered out, not just “make the portfolio prettier.”

2. Deep offline support — Between calls, I give daily written feedback, structured guides, and clear next steps. You’ll never be left guessing what to do next.

I currently lead UX for Apple’s core communication apps — Messages, FaceTime, Mail, Phone and Contacts. I’ve designed mass-scale products at Google and Apple, and I’ve served on hiring committees at Apple, Google, and Amazon. I know what actually moves a candidate from maybe to hire.

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 a structured plan.

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John Smith
$350
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5.0
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