Clear, direct feedback from a UX hiring manager on what actually matters
A live, small-cohort course for experienced UX and product designers whose work is solid, but isn’t landing with hiring managers.
This course teaches experienced UX designers how to communicate their thinking, judgment, and impact across resumes, portfolios, and interviews, so your experience is easy for hiring teams to recognize.
Focused on decision-making, tradeoffs, and narrative compression, not fundamentals or busywork.
Each live cohort is capped at 5 participants to ensure direct, high-quality critique and individual attention.
4.9/5 rating • Live cohort • Starts Jan 5
What you’ll learn
Get hired faster with this transformative three-week course; stand out to hiring managers with a stronger resume and portfolio. You'll get:
Learn how to create a streamlined, ATS-optimized, impact-driven resume built specifically for UX roles.
Get a case study strategy that show trade-offs, outcomes, and product thinking, guaranteed to help you stand out in a saturated market.
Clearly explain your decisions, trade-offs, and impact without over-explaining or rambling.
Apply a reusable POSI template to your case studies that ensures they cover what hiring managers care about.
You'll get tips on how to respond to interview questions, including behavioral and technical
Learn the right way to network on LinkedIn and in real life
Learn directly from David
David Campana
Design Director | Ex Apple, WeWork, Verizon | Top 1% Mentor on ADPList
Who this course is for
Designers who aren't getting contacted by recruiters (your resume isn't standing out)
Designers who can't make it past the recruiter screen (your case studies aren't standing out)
Designers who make it to the interview phase but aren't getting offers (your interview skills aren't standing out)
Prerequisites
Substantial experience owning real product decisions
You’ve shipped real work, defended design decisions, and made tradeoffs under time, scope, and stakeholder constraints.
At least three professional case studies
This course isn’t about learning what a case study is. It’s about removing what’s weakening the ones you already have.
Willingness to remove work you’re attached to
Progress in this course comes from subtraction. Be prepared to cut artifacts, narratives, or decisions you might be attached to.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from David Campana in a real-time, interactive format.
Small-group live cohort (max 5 participants)
Designed so every participant receives direct critique.
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 on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.
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
6 live sessions • 4 lessons • 4 projects
Week 1
Feb
16
Live Session 1 (Resume focus) / Cohort Mixer
Feb
19
Live Session 2 (Resume focus)
Creating your standout resume (Part I)
Week 2
Feb
23
Live Session 3 (Case study focus)
Feb
26
Live Session 4 (Case study focus)
Create your standout resume (Part II)
Making your portfolio shine (Part I)
Schedule
Live sessions
2 hrs / week
We will meet twice a week for one hour.
Mon, Feb 16
11:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
Thu, Feb 19
11:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
Mon, Feb 23
11:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)
Projects
1-3 hrs / week
Most students spend 1–3 hours per week, but it varies based on two things: the current state of your resume/portfolio and how much time you’re available to commit.
Async content
1-2 hrs / week
Testimonials
- David provides a unique approach to each deliverable and offers 1-on-1 coaching designed to maximize what's most valuable to you. I was able to apply what I learned almost immediately, and was able to implement direct feedback at all stages of the course. I already feel like my results have been more promising since completing the course!
Josie Cerbone
UX Designer - David was extremely friendly and helpful! He gave me excellent advice on how to better structure my portfolio to make it more compelling for the hiring manager to read. I appreciate how detailed and thoughtful he is with his feedback and he has a lot of industry knowledge that he's always willing to share.
Nicole Ross
UX Designer - David's excellent advice on self-marketing, portfolio enhancement, and networking is invaluable. I'm looking forward to our next meeting to delve deeply into my portfolio.
Ashley Kim
User Researcher - He was able to talk to me both about mindset and my application materials. He was very personable and able to connect quite easily.
Russell Diaz
Product Designer - I went in needing feedback on my portfolio and left with that and much more (job hunt advice, networking tips, etc). Will be taking those insights and applying as best as I can.
Paula Ulerio
Product Designer - [David] provided excellent advice on navigating the job hunting process, sharing practical insights that will guide me in my journey. I am truly appreciative of the support and expertise received.
Freya Moshir
UX/UI Designer
Frequently asked questions
$790
USD