Upgrade you Design Portfolio
In this session you'll walk me through your work the way you would in an interview or a client pitch. I'll listen to how you frame it, what you emphasize, and what you skip over. Then we'll spend the second half working through what's landing, what's getting in the way, and what to do about it. What to expect: First hour: you present your portfolio as if we're in a real review Second hour: honest, specific feedback on your work and how you're talking about it A good fit if: You're preparing for interviews and want real feedback before the real thing You haven't shown your work to anyone outside your team in a while You suspect the work is stronger than how you're presenting it
What's included
My coaching is practical, personalized, and focused on helping you make real progress. We'll meet live over video to tackle your biggest priorities, whether that's your portfolio, interviews, personal brand, creative leadership, or career direction. I'll provide candid feedback, actionable advice, and clear next steps you can apply immediately. If you share materials in advance, I'll review them beforehand so we can make the most of our time together.
- Comprehensive portfolio critique highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
- Tailored feedback on presentation skills to enhance storytelling and impact.
- Actionable strategies to refine your design narrative for interviews.
Meet your expert
Jim J.
Expert creative director steering designers beyond traditional skills
I'm a Creative Director, brand strategist, educator, and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building brands, products, and creative organizations. Throughout my career, I've led multidisciplinary creative teams across branding, retail, consumer products, packaging, digital experiences, and marketing. I've led award-winning work for companies including Target, Salesforce, T-Mobile, Canva, General Mills, Walgreens, Quicken, and DreamWorks, while also founding my own consumer brand and teaching design at Brigham Young University. I coach creative professionals, design leaders, marketers, and founders who want to strengthen their portfolios, develop leadership skills, navigate career transitions, build compelling brands, and create work that drives measurable business impact. My approach combines strategic thinking, practical industry experience, and personalized mentorship to help clients accelerate their growth and achieve meaningful career goals.