Powerful Portfolios for Senior Designers and Leaders
Give your experience the story it deserves.
You've solved complex problems, managed challenging projects, led teams, and earned the trust of stakeholders. You delivered results that moved the business forward. But when it comes time to telling your story, something gets lost in translation.
The challenge isn't your work, it's your perspective. You’re too close to your work to know how to highlight the important bits. While you know all the context, complexity and nuance, it’s overwhelming and difficult for hiring managers to follow.
The design industry is also changing rapidly. You know it. I know it. Companies need designers who can lead and execute. Companies want designers who can communicate clearly. Having a clear story about your experience gives you a competitive advantage. The question is, can you tell that story clearly enough for others to see it?
After this 3-hour session, the answer will be yes.
What we'll do
This session is all about helping you to how show your work in a way others immediately understand. The foundation to any great portfolio is a clear, compelling story. You'll leave with a story people will talk about.
During this session, we'll:
- Start with a story-first method: the most effective way to structure your story is around a central theme. Instead of randomly talking about actions like "I created Design System" or "I updated the org chart", you'll ask why those actions existed in the first place
- Uncover your greatest hits: identify the work that truly showcases your unique value by separating the actions you took from the outcomes they created
- Build narrative arcs: recall the challenges you faced that made it difficult for you to do a good job; btw, these are the challenges hiring managers are facing too but they won't talk about in an interview setting
- Frame your work in a business context: get an outsiders perspective into what your company was trying to do that made them hire you in the first place
- Assemble the elements of your story: make your work feel bigger than just the things you did because a good story fundamentally changes how hiring managers see you when your work is presented convincingly enough
- Create multiple angles: walk away with three different ways to present your work depending on whether you want to emphasize execution, management, or leadership
The result? A portfolio that honors your journey and positions you exactly where you deserve to be; someone who is recognized for the depth of impact you create.
Cost
One, 3-hour session | $500