The Ultimate Interview Course for Designers in the AI Era
Eugene Trofimov
Design Leadership at Apple
Get hired at FAANG-level companies. Learn how to pass interviews from an insider
❗ NOT just theory. 80% practical in small group and personal feedback for every stage.
📈 1.5–2× salary growth through confident negotiation
🏆 200+ offers at Google, Meta, Revolut and more
⚡️ 50+ designers landed roles in 2025-2026 alone
I've spent 7 years hiring designers at Apple, Bumble, and Badoo — 500+ interviews conducted across every level. But this course isn't just built on my experience. Over 4 years of teaching, I've gathered insights from hundreds of students who went through real interviews at top companies, consulted with hiring managers and recruiters across the industry, and brought in guest speakers from the inside. Every pattern, every mistake, every winning move — collected, tested, and built into one system. The most complete guide to getting hired at top-tier companies that exists today.
By the end of the course you'll have every artifact ready to use tailored for top-level companies: ✓︎ Resume, ✓ Cover Letter, ✓ LinkedIn, ✓ Portfolio Cases, ✓ interview answers for every stage.
Some students get their first offer before the course even ends.
What you’ll learn
Master every stage of the interview process — once and for all
Craft a story that clearly shows your value
Learn what makes top-tier candidates memorable
Avoid the framing mistakes that weaken your profile
Learn the ideal resume and portfolio structure top companies expect
Confidently present your portfolio cases with clarity and impact
Master a fast-update framework to keep your portfolio always interview-ready
Prepare with proven frameworks and scripts
Understand what each interview stage really tests
Lead conversations with smart, strategic questions
Optimize your profile for recruiter searches
Learn how sourcing and visibility algorithms work
Understand how recruiters and hiring managers make decisions
How to negotiate confidently to maximize your offer
Learn directly from Eugene
Eugene Trofimov
Design Manager from Apple, ex-Bumble (IPO), Badoo, 10+ years in design
Who this course is for
Designers aiming to land jobs at FAANG and other top global tech companies, or those who want a clear, practical system to get hired.
Mid- to Lead-level designers ready to grow and level up their careers.
Those who want to get offers 1.5–2× higher than their current salary.
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
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
4 live sessions • 40 lessons • 9 projects
Week 1
Jun
24
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
Jul
1
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 and Portfolio
Free resources
Schedule
Live sessions
2-4 hrs / week
A live, interactive session focused on Q&A, homework discussion, and real personal connection with students.
Wed, Jun 24
8:00 AM—10:30 AM (UTC)
Wed, Jul 1
8:00 AM—10:30 AM (UTC)
Wed, Jul 8
8:00 AM—10:00 AM (UTC)
Wed, Jul 15
8:00 AM—10:00 AM (UTC)
Projects
2-4 hrs / week
Each module includes a hands-on project that becomes a real asset you can immediately use in your job search: LinkedIn, portfolio, resume, cover letter, interview answers for every stage, your personal pitch, and more.
Async content
4-5 hrs / week
Deep-dive into any topic with additional async lectures from guest hiring managers, and recruiters.
Testimonials
- I really appreciated the clear structure and step-by-step guidance. Each module focused on a specific part of the process, making it easy to follow and always know the next step. Everything Eugene shared came up in my Meta interviews, helping me prepare and feel confident.
Regina
Senior Product Designer at Meta, UK - The mock interview breakdown and the explanation of behavioural questions were incredibly helpful. They showed me how to structure my answers and keep the interviewer’s attention. Plenty of real examples helped me quickly create my materials and clearly see how everything should look.
Andrey
Product Designer at Revolut, Portugal - The course structure was clear and well-organized, making it easy to put everything in order from the start. The community was one of the best parts of the course. Everyone was generous with feedback and support, and through the network I got a referral that led to a job.
Tatiana
Senior Designer at Intercom, UK - There were many valuable insights, but the LinkedIn module was the most useful for me. I loved how each potential question came with a real example and sample answer. The salary negotiation section was a real eye-opener — I never imagined you could negotiate things like gym membership compensation.
Ilya
Product Designer at Bolt, Estonia - Honestly, this was amazing. So much useful info and I really appreciate the depth of experience behind it. You shared details and insights that are nearly impossible to find online. The subtle, real-world tips, especially about interview stages and offer negotiation, make this course truly unique.
Sergey
Designer at Tetracode, USA - Huge thanks! I especially liked the practical examples for every topic. The examples made everything much clearer. Your perspective is far more valuable than that of someone outside FAANG, and no one can explain interviews better than someone who lives and breathes them every day.
Anton
Senior Product Designer at Vivid Money, UK
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