About Event
The job search has become increasingly challenging for product designers. With stiff competition and companies becoming more selective, what does this mean for designers actively seeking new roles?
In this session, we’ll cover two key parts:
Portfolio Review: Our career coaches will provide actionable feedback on two designers’ portfolios.
Q&A + Strategy Session: We’ll answer your burning questions and discuss strategies for turning your job search into a winning approach.
If you'd like to submit your portfolio for review, please include your portfolio link (and password, if applicable), if applicable, on the registration form. We will randomly select two designers' portfolios to review during the session. The session will be recorded and may be uploaded to our social media channels.
The Education Team
Maryam Ndope
Maryam is a seasoned UX designer at Apply Digital, specializing in accessibility and business strategy. As a mentor at ADPList and Liftyz and a former design educator at Dribbble, she is dedicated to guiding career changers in the design field.
Before becoming a UX designer, Maryam worked as a microbiologist, where she developed strong problem-solving skills in research science that she now applies to her design projects.
She enjoys collecting and savoring different teas, baking, and creating new recipes in her free time.
Kristina Volchek
Kristina is a Senior Product Designer and Mentor with a digital marketing background, previously working with Flooz and Sweatcoin. She believes great design should be both visually engaging and problem-solving, creating meaningful user experiences.
Since 2022, Kristina has taught UI and Product Design at Dribbble and mentored designers at Liftyz. Returning to freelancing in 2024, she now focuses on helping content creators and solopreneurs while also teaching at Growth Design School, where she brings her passion for impactful, community-driven design.
Janus Tiu
Janus is a design lead in tech and a program lead at Liftyz. She has extensive experience designing B2B and B2C digital products for EA, BMW USA, Volvo, McKinsey, and BNY Mellon across multiple platforms. Having a cross-cultural background, I celebrate cultural differences in design for today's globalized world.