Michael Watterson
Break into Design: Ex-Meta & Netflix UX Expert | BYU Grad
Studied at Brigham Young University
Worked at Meta (Facebook)
Available tomorrow at 10:00 PM UTC
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Michael's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with User Experience Design, Visual Design, and .
Michael’s free events
Live interactive sessions you can join for free.
UI with AI
Apr 2 at 8:00 PM UTC
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Michael’s Design Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
Welcome to my profile! I'm Michael, a seasoned Product and UX Designer with extensive experience at top companies like Meta, Netflix, and Square. Over the years, I've honed my skills in wireframing, branding, and digital design, leading teams and projects that push the boundaries of user experience. My journey began with a strong foundation in marketing and management from Brigham Young University, and I've since dedicated myself to helping aspiring designers break into the industry. Whether you're looking to refine your portfolio, master design tools, or navigate the competitive job market, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and craft a plan to achieve your design career goals!
Michael can help with:
User Experience Design
Visual Design
Branding
Skill Building
Wireframing
Design Thinking
User Interface Design
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Prototyping
About Michael
I’m a Senior Product Designer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling products used by millions. I currently design at Leland and have previously worked across companies like Facebook, Netflix, Square, and high-growth startups from 0→1 through scale. I specialize in end-to-end product design—strategy, UX, systems, and execution—and I coach designers and product professionals on breaking into top-tier tech roles, strengthening portfolios, and making sharper career decisions.
Why do I coach?
I coach because the biggest accelerators in my own career weren’t jobs, they were great mentors who helped me see the right problems sooner and avoid costly mistakes. Having experienced guidance early on would have compressed years of trial and error. I’ve worked across top tech companies and high-growth startups, and I’ve seen how small shifts in thinking, craft, and positioning can completely change someone’s trajectory. Coaching is how I pass that leverage forward, helping people move faster, make better decisions, and build careers with intention.
Work Experience
Product Designer
Meta (Facebook)
July 2018 - November 2022
Wireframing, Adobe Illustrator and +13 skills
Product Designer
Square
November 2021 - June 2022
Wireframing, Adobe Illustrator and +13 skills
UX Designer
Netflix
November 2020 - November 2021
Wireframing, Adobe Illustrator and +12 skills
Education
DevMountain
User Experience Design
2017 - 2017
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science, General Management- Marketing
2009 - 2016
Member of the Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing Clubs