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This package is built for early-career or transitioning designers looking to build confidence and clarity in their job search. Whether you're applying to internships, junior roles, or pivoting into design from another field, this package provides targeted, beginner-friendly support to set you up for success. Available in 5- or 10-hour formats, you’ll collaborate with a design coach to refine your portfolio, develop your personal brand, and prepare for interviews with confidence. Common coaching activities include, but are not limited to: - Portfolio Review: Get constructive, actionable feedback on layout, content, and storytelling. - Resume & LinkedIn Optimization: Present your skills and experience in a design-forward, strategic way. - Personal Branding: Clarify your design identity and how to communicate it across platforms. - Interview Preparation: Practice presenting your work, answering design questions, and sharing your process. - Application Strategy: Target the right roles and tailor your materials to stand out. - Networking & Outreach: Learn how to build connections and generate job opportunities through outreach.
Portfolio feedback and improvement plan
Resume and LinkedIn refinement for design roles
Help articulating your design process and approach
Support selecting and preparing for target roles
Mock interview prep for whiteboard and behavioral questions
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
LinkedIn Review
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Branding
Interview Prep
Skill Building
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Get help with LinkedIn Review, Design Thinking, and .

Joined June 2026
Expert creative director steering designers beyond traditional skills
I love helping designers grow. Over the past 20+ years, I've worked as a creative leader, educator, and mentor, building teams, developing talent, and leading award-winning work for brands such as Target, Best Buy, T-Mobile, General Mills, Quicken, and Publix. I've also served as an Adjunct Professor, teaching design and business practices and helping students prepare for successful creative careers. I've mentored more than 50 individuals throughout my career, supporting everything from portfolio development and creative direction to leadership growth and career strategy. Every designer's path is different, so my coaching is tailored to the unique goals, strengths, and opportunities of the person I'm working with. Whether you're just starting out, navigating a career transition, or preparing for a leadership position, I can help you identify the next steps and accelerate your growth with practical guidance informed by real-world experience.
5h+ of coaching