This is not a coaching call and it’s not a generic portfolio review.

In this 60-minute 1:1 session, we identify the specific decisions quietly holding your UX job search back — what to lead with, what to cut, and how your work is actually being interpreted.

The difference is perspective.

I’m a design hiring manager who directly reviews portfolios, evaluates case studies, and makes final decisions on which designers join the team. This session translates how that work is actually read and evaluated into clear, corrective direction.nb vc

Designers come in with strong work but unclear stories, overloaded case studies, or too many options still in play. We identify what actually matters and clarify what to keep versus what to cut.

Example decisions we often clarify

Common decisions we will tackle in this session:

Which case studies should be leading, and which strong-but-distracting ones should be cut
Whether your case studies are telling a story of judgment or just documenting process
If your resume is positioning you as senior enough for the roles you’re applying to
Whether your portfolio is being read as strategic ownership or execution support
How much context is actually helping vs. working against you
Whether your current positioning fits this market, or a version of it from 2–3 years ago

These are rarely obvious from the inside, but are immediately clear from the hiring-side.

You’ll leave with:

Clear direction on your resume, portfolio, or positioning
A tighter narrative that holds up under scrutiny
Concrete next steps you can act on immediately

This is for you if you feel stuck despite doing “the right things,” or if your work is strong but isn’t converting into interviews.

If you’re looking for templates or surface-level feedback, this is not the right session.

If you want clarity on how your work is being interpreted - and how to make it hold up in real hiring decisions - this hour is designed for that.