Design Mentorships
I’ve been mentoring designers since 2022. Some come wanting a job. Some come wanting to stop feeling like a fraud. Both are good reasons to book.
Choose your path
1-hour power sessions
Intensive, focused mentorship for immediate impact
All things design
Ask me anything. We'll explore freelancing, workflows, design systems, career advice, interview skills, and beyond. This session is about collaboration, challenging the status quo, and discovering unexplored areas of design.
Portfolio review
We'll break down your goals and examine your portfolio's visual language and project context. Leave with a clear understanding of your work and actionable steps to build a killer portfolio that stands out.
Land your dream product design job
A structured 4-session program designed to transform your career trajectory
Session 1: Foundation & strategy
- Market Analysis: Understanding the product design landscape
- Personal Branding: Defining your unique value proposition
- Goal Setting: Creating your 90-day job search roadmap
Homework: Research target companies, refine your design positioning
Session 2: Portfolio transformation
- Project Selection: Choosing the right case studies
- Storytelling Framework: The anatomy of compelling design narratives using my framework
- Portfolio Format: Choose the format that aligns with your goals and start building it
- Visual Polish: Making your work shine
Homework: Build 2-3 key case studies using my framework
Session 3: Application & Interview Mastery
- Resume Optimisation: Making ATS and humans love your CV
- Cover Letter Templates: Personalised approaches that get responses
- STAR Method: Master this technique for behavioral interview questions
- Mock Interviews: Practice design challenges and presentation skills with real-time feedback
- Salary Negotiation: Know your worth and how to communicate it
Homework: Apply our strategies to 5 target positions
Session 4: Launch & momentum
- Final Portfolio Review: Ensuring everything is launch-ready
- Network Activation: Leveraging connections and building new ones
- Follow-up Strategies: Staying top-of-mind with recruiters
- Continuous Growth Plan: Maintaining momentum post-program
Bonus: 30-day email support for interview prep and offer negotiations
Why work with me?
- Senior product designer at American Express GBT. I’ve founded two internal AI design communities, one of them 300+ people
- Six years across nine industries, from startups to enterprise, B2B and B2C
- Mentoring designers since 2022. Google Women Techmakers and STEM Ambassador
- AI consultant and instructor, so I can tell you what’s actually changing in this job and what isn’t
Questions?
Email me at hola@melbaudon.com or book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss which option is right for you.
