The Ultimate Interview Course for Designers
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Get hired at FAANG-level companies. Learn how to prep your LinkedIn, portfolio, and interviews from an insider.
This course is popular
5 people enrolled last week.
The Ultimate Interview Course for Designers
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Get hired at FAANG-level companies. Learn how to prep your LinkedIn, portfolio, and interviews from an insider.
This course is popular
5 people enrolled last week.
Course overview
Master every stage of the interview process — once and for all
Most designers prepare for interviews by guessing, or hoping their work speaks for itself. In 2025 that’s not enough anymore.
This course gives you a repeatable, real-world system to land jobs at top international companies. You’ll learn how to stand out from the first recruiter message to the final offer negotiation, with clarity, confidence, and the mindset of a top candidate.
Built and taught by Eugeny Trofimov, a FAANG hiring manager, who's conducted 500+ interviews, hired designers at every level for 7 years across the UK, US and internationally, and shipped products used by millions.
The course condenses 10+ years of global experience into four focused modules. You'll get insider frameworks, real examples, and practical tools to craft a resume, portfolio, and interview story that get results. By the end, you'll not only know what works; you'll know how to apply it to your own career, with confidence.
What students have achieved through this course:
🤓 500+ students completed the course
⭐ 4.9/5 average rating of based on anonymous feedback
💲 30%+ average salary increase by switching to stronger companies
💪 Students learn how to confidently present themselves, their strengths, and their projects and used that to boost their career
After this course you will:
👉 Position yourself like a top-tier candidate
Craft a clear, compelling story that makes you stand out from hundreds of applicants.
👉 Build a resume and portfolio that get noticed
Learn how to highlight results, not just process, using formats that hiring managers actually care about.
👉 Ace every interview stage with confidence
Get proven templates and scripts for answering tough questions, from intro calls to final rounds.
👉 Use LinkedIn as a magnet for opportunities
Optimize your profile to attract recruiters, with exact tactics that drive visibility and outreach.
👉 Ask better questions and lead better conversations
Show up like a peer, not just a candidate, and earn respect through strategic, thoughtful dialogue.
👉 Negotiate your offer like a pro
Learn how to talk about money without flinching and land 1.5–2× offers with confidence and clarity.
👉 Understand how hiring actually works
Go behind the scenes of design hiring at top companies, and learn how to avoid the mistakes most candidates make.
👉 Walk away with a complete interview system
LinkedIn, resume, portfolio, pitch, answers — everything you need to get the job you want.
Who is this course for
01
Designers aiming to land jobs at FAANG and other top global tech companies, or those who want a clear, practical system to get hired.
02
Mid- to Lead-level designers ready to grow and level up their careers.
03
Those who want to get offers 1.5–2× higher than their current salary.
What’s in this course
Proven job search system for designers
From the moment you decide to interview to the final offer and negotiations, I guide you step by step. Set your strategy, prioritise roles, run targeted outreach, interview with structure, and close with confidence. A clear plan from day one to offer.
FAANG-ready LinkedIn, Resume, Cover letter, Portfolio and Case study.
Optimise your profile, write a CV that gets callbacks, and build a portfolio that shows impact with clear, repeatable structures. Get noticed faster.
Confident, clear interview performance
Get step by step guidance for every stage: recruiter screen, hiring manager, portfolio review, team panel, director or stakeholder and so on. Handle each stage with structure and confidence.
Real hiring manager insights
Understand what recruiters and design leads look for with practical guidance from a hiring manager who has run 500+ interviews. See how decisions are really made.
Examples and ready to use templates
A complete resource pack: resume and cover letter templates, case study structures, checklists, outreach scripts, AI prompts, and practical guides. Includes 30 resume examples, 70 portfolio examples, and 8 real case studies. Everything you need to save time and stay focused.
Access to strong community with real networking
A private space where designers support each other. Share drafts, ask questions, and receive timely comments from Eugene and your peers. Grow faster with the right people around you.
🎁 5 free bonus lessons
Deep dives on LinkedIn and CV with line-by-line edits, a real Design Mock Interview example, a practical class on using AI in your job search, and a step-by-step guide to the UK Talent Visa. Nail the details that win offers.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Eugene Trofimov in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
4 live sessions • 34 lessons • 8 projects
Week 1
Oct
4
Session 1: Job Discovery & Recruiter Communication
👋 Welcome and Agenda
Search for relevant jobs
LinkedIn profile
Cover Letter
Communicating effectively with Recruiters
🎁 Bonus: Advanced LinkedIn Strategies
Week 2
Oct
11
Session 2: Design Your Narrative — CV, Portfolio & Presentation Skills
📗 Welcome to 2nd week
Crafting CV
Building Portfolio
Presenting effectively (case study)
🎁 Bonus: Crafting a High-Impact CV
Week 3
Oct
18
Session 3: Interview Process Breakdown
📗 Welcome to 3rd week
“Tell me about yourself”
Interview Stages
Questions to ask
Additional interview prep tips
🎁 Bonus: Mock Interview
Week 4
Oct
25
Session 4: Final Stretch: Culture, Fit & Compensation
📗 Welcome to 4th week
Behavioural Questions
Team and culture interviews
Salary Negotiation
🎁 Bonus: AI Tools for Job Search Success
Bonus
Top-60 Portfolios for FAANG
Top-20 High Class CV
Cover Letter 10 examples
Free Product Designer Case Study
How to Present Your Work Like a Pro?
Learn how to present a design case study the way top companies expect. In this session, a lead product designer walks you through a real WeTransfer project, showing how to:
- Frame the problem and set clear goals
- Structure your story for maximum impact
- Show visuals so they speak for themselves
- Communicate decisions and trade-offs with confidence
- Highlight results and business impact
- Leave a strong final impression in interviews
Perfect for designers preparing for portfolio reviews or job interviews.
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What people are saying
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Meet your instructor
Eugene Trofimov
Design Leadership at Apple | Creative Direction | Lecturer & Mentor
Hiring Manager and Lead Designer based in London, working at Apple.
- 10 years of experience as a designer and design lead
- Proven track record as a hiring manager and lead designer in top international companies: Apple, ex-Bumble, ex-Badoo
- 7 years of interviewing designers for well-known companies
- 5 years of mentoring designers worldwide (USA, UK, Europe, Russia, CIS)
- Relocated to London in 2018 after winning first place in a competition among 450 other designers
- 500+ career consultations delivered
- In the past year alone, helped 50 professionals land their dream job offers and relocate abroad
Where people work after this course
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Course schedule
5-7 hours per week
4 Live Sessions
Join me for weekly live sessions to get all of your questions answered, practice, and connect!
Pre-recorded Sessions with all Materials You Need
5-7 hours/week
Access all pre-recorded materials and go through them at your own pace to maximize your learning from the course. You’ll retain access even after the course is complete, allowing you to refresh your knowledge at any time!
Access to All Projects from Other Students
Every week
Everyone will be completing their projects and submitting them to the designated channels, providing an opportunity for all to view each other's work.
🎁 Free FAANG Resume Template + Real Examples
Get the exact resume format used by successful candidates at companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon — plus real designer resumes that led to offers.
✅ FAANG-style resume template
✅ Proven structure that gets past ATS and recruiters
✅ Real-world examples from hired designers
✅ Editable and ready to plug your experience into
No fluff. No guesswork. Just what works in real hiring processes →
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Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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