Mentoring · 1:1 · For individual designers
Get to senior or lead with a mentor who has hired for it
1:1 mentoring for designers moving into senior and leadership roles. I went from designer to Senior Manager in seven years, and I sat on the hiring side of the table. We work on your real portfolio, CV and next move, and you get written notes you can use the same week.
What you leave with
A clear view of where you stand, the two or three changes that will make the biggest difference, and written notes so you can act on them straight away. No generic advice: every session is about your own work.
Why work with me
I have made the move you are trying to make, and I have decided who gets hired and promoted. You get both views in one conversation.
- I took the same path. Seven years at Paysafe, from design-system designer to Senior Manager, five of them in lead and management roles.
- I know the hiring side. I hired and onboarded designers and reviewed many portfolios and case studies, so I can tell you what a hiring manager sees in yours.
- I wrote the levels. I wrote the career levels my team used for promotions, so I can show you what “senior” and “lead” mean in practice.
- You get it in writing. Notes with clear priorities within three working days, not just a nice conversation.
LinkedIn recommendation
“Beyond just managing, she is a fantastic mentor. She was always available to offer guidance, share her expertise, and help me navigate challenges. I owe a great deal of my growth and development to her mentorship.”
Who it’s for
- Mid-level designers Ready for a senior role and not sure what’s missing.
- Senior designers Moving into a lead, principal or first manager role.
- New design managers Leading a team for the first time, often with little support.
- Designers using AI Bringing AI into their practice without lowering the quality of the work.
What we can work on
- Your portfolio and case studies: structure, story, evidence and visuals
- CV and LinkedIn positioning, so the right roles find you
- Moving into a senior or lead role, and what that step actually asks of you
- Interview and portfolio presentation prep
- Your first team or manager role: feedback, priorities and stakeholders
- Using AI in your design practice with clear quality checks
Options
How it works
- Book a free 15-minute intro call by message on LinkedIn or by email.
- Choose the option that fits. I send an invoice or payment link.
- Share your portfolio, CV or questions at least 3 days before we meet.
- We meet, and you get written notes within 3 working days.
Good to know
- Payment in advance.
- Free rescheduling up to 24 hours before a session.
- Sessions on Google Meet or Zoom.
- In English or Bulgarian.
Start for free
Not ready for a session? The UX Quality Bar is the written standard I used to review product work and coach designers. It’s free to download and use with your team.
Get the UX Quality Bar →Let’s start with a 15-minute call
Tell me where you are now and what you’d like to change. If I’m not the right person to help, I’ll say so on the call.