Nonlinear Design Careers: Reflect, Invision, Execute
Hosted by Kate Syuma (speaker), Dilara Cumhur Neutze (speaker), and Lena Kul (facilitator)
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What you'll learn
Embracing Non-Traditional Design Careers
Explore how non-linear paths can lead to greater wealth and personal fulfillment.
Creating Space for Reflection and Vision
Learn how to create space for reflection to build a clearer picture of your career goals.
Choosing What's Right for You: IC vs. Manager
Learn how to evaluate the benefits and challenges of being an individual contributor (IC) versus a manager in design.
The Power of Execution in Achieving Success
Gain insights on how to effectively implement your strategies.
Why this topic matters
Many Senior Product Designers and Product Design Managers face career uncertainty. IC vs. Manager? In-house vs. self-employed? Hands-on vs. strategic? Join us for a session where we’ll discuss inspiring examples of non-linear careers and the essential toolkits that helped our speakers succeed. We’ll also explore how to best reflect on where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.
You'll learn from
Kate Syuma (speaker)
Growth Advisor, ex-Miro Head of Growth Design | Founder at Growthmates
- Over 6+ years at Miro, Kate built a team of 10+ Product designers and co-strategized Miro's growth across Activation, Retention, Monetisation, and Community Platforms.
- Now she is advising B2B and B2C companies who want to bring PLG and excel in User Experience simultaneously. Kate is also hosting a Growthmates podcast with industry experts from top tech companies.
Dilara Cumhur Neutze (speaker)
Fractional Design Leader & Advisor, ex-Klarna, Delivery Hero, Checkout.com
- Dilara is a multi-disciplinary Design Leader and Advisor to startups. She has worked at some of the biggest tech companies holding Global Head of Design and Senior Design Director roles at Klarna, Delivery Hero, and Checkout.com.
- She’s currently serving as a fractional design leader at Pleo while advancing her coaching practice to help designers clarify and navigate their career paths.
Lena Kul (facilitator)
Recruitment & Job Search Advisor, ex-Lead Design Recruiter | Founder at /kuːl/
- Lena is a Recruitment Leader specializing in product design and UX research hiring across Senior IC (Senior/Lead/Staff) and Leadership (Managers/Directors) levels. She led recruitment at Miro, where she built a top design team in Europe by bringing 30+ senior talented individuals from the FAANG companies and other leading brands.
- She now runs /kuːl/, a successful boutique recruitment and job search advising agency that helps product designers and UX researchers of all levels excel in their job searches and career transitions.
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