A step-by-step look at the design hiring process — and what you can do to move past each stage without surprises.
Drop the stock-photo personas. Show real thinking with context, goals, and Jobs to Be Done — and make your case studies stand out.
Go beyond Figma screens: show how your designs drive value and make your portfolio resonate with recruiters and hiring managers
From breaking down the task to managing your time, here’s the playbook that gets you through
Why a curated, targeted approach leads to more interviews — and less frustration.
What hundreds of portfolios revealed about where designers go wrong, and what actually makes a portfolio stand out.
Why honing your visual design skills is now the fastest way to stand out in a crowded market — and exactly how to do it
How to stop overthinking and start building a resume that actually works
Everything you need to know to structure, write, and present your design work in a way that actually lands interviews.
Everything you need to structure, shape, and sharpen a standout portfolio in 2025
Getting interviews isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter, faster, and a little more creatively
Ask better questions, have better interviews—and stand out for the right reasons
