Design & Creative Career Accelerator

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5 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Learn practical & effective strategies to get hired in today's Product Design, UX/UI & Creative Studio teams from a hiring executive.

Course overview

You will nail your portfolio, resume, and interviews to land your dream job.

You will create a compelling personal narrative that will make you irresistible and give you the ultimate confidence when looking for your next dream job. You will build a meaningful, effective and authentic portfolio, resume, cover letter template and case study that will show exactly how valuable you are.


You will leave this course with everything you need to land your dream design job, creative role, executive promotion, or whatever your career heart desires.


These strategies have landed my students into high paying and high stakes roles at Netflix, Google, Disney+, Apple, Nike, Amazon and more.

Who is this course for

01

Have you sent out 100 applications but you feel like you're resume is going into a blackhole?

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Are you being ghosted by recruiters and hiring managers after they got you excited about a role?

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Are you afraid that you can't "predict" interview questions or that you won't know how to answer something they ask?

What you’ll get out of this course

Create a personal narrative and personal brand that shines.

Know exactly who you are, what you stand for and create a story that compels hiring manager, not scares them.

Answer any interview or case study question with confidence and conviction.

You be able to answer any question that gets thrown your way and you will no longer feel anxious or afraid to be "stumped".

A portfolio, case study, resume, cover letter and Linkedin profile that will make recruiters and hiring managers jealous.

Stand out from the crowd and be authentic to who you are. No more keyword stuffing and black hat advice. Only effective strategies that highlight YOUR skills and YOUR story.

Learn how to network like a pro to land referrals and off-market jobs.

Build a strong network that will keep you top of mind and help you find jobs that you never knew existed.

Get the offer and the job you want by knowing how to ask for it.

Be confident in your value and learn how to ask for exactly what you want (salary, title, etc.). Negotiate like a BOSS.

This course includes

5 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

5 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

5 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Jan 6—Jan 10

    Jan

    6

    Day 1: Introductions & Defining Your Ideal

    Mon 1/65:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)

    Day 1: Introductions & Defining Your Ideal Role

    2 items

    Jan

    7

    Day 2: Personal Narrative & Brand

    Tue 1/75:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)

    Day 2: Establishing Your Personal Narrative & Brand

    2 items

    Jan

    8

    Day 3: Portfolio & Case Studies

    Wed 1/85:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)

    Day 3: Portfolio Review & Creating Compelling Case Studies

    2 items

    Jan

    9

    Day 4: Cover Letter, Resumes & Linkedin

    Thu 1/95:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)

    Day 4: Cover Letters, Resumes & LinkedIn Optimization

    2 items

    Jan

    10

    Day 5: Interviews, Negotiation & Networking

    Fri 1/105:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)

    Day 5: Interviewing, Negotiating, and Networking Strategies

    2 items

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What students are saying

What people are saying

        With Rico’s help, I found my personal and business values: boldness, excellence, creativity, humanity and determination. Rico challenged my assumptions about effective leadership and worked with me to build up the confidence required to push my professional abilities to the next level.
Ed Ochoa

Ed Ochoa

Streaming Leader - Univision
        What Rico gives is the space and expertise to help you talk through what you want your life to look like, and your impact to be. And most importantly, what's stopping you from getting there. Rico brings his hard-won leadership lessons, creative expertise, and kindness to the table.
Anna Duin

Anna Duin

Marketing Executive
        Rico is my "go-to" person for honest, sound counsel on hard decisions, whether they are about the functions of the business or the nuances of people leadership.
Elsa Dunkin

Elsa Dunkin

Director of Program Mgmt - Airbnb
        He has been countlessly insightful and clear-headed during even the most challenging of circumstances and spent his time coaching me to understand and reflect with the information in the right ways to determine the best route for me and my team.
Eli Ash

Eli Ash

Managing Director - Netflix

Meet your instructor

Frederico Nasol

Frederico Nasol

Executive - Netflix/Zappos/Outschool

Rico Nasol is an executive and career coach specializing in leadership development for creatives and creative leaders. With over 20 years of experience at top companies like Netflix, Zappos, and Outschool, Rico has built some of the most innovative teams in e-commerce, entertainment, and edtech.


At Netflix, he spearheaded the creation of the Netflix Creative Studio, developing a high-performing team that transformed content strategies. At Zappos, he led the Creative and Content team, driving marketing initiatives that enhanced brand presence and customer engagement.


Rico combines creative insight with strategic leadership, empowering clients to navigate their career paths and enhance their leadership skills. He is passionate about unlocking the potential of creative professionals, providing them with the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.


Whether you're looking to advance your career, develop your leadership abilities, or build a dynamic team, Rico is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact.

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Design & Creative Career Accelerator

January 2025

$399

Dates

Jan 6—10, 2025

Payment Deadline

Jan 4, 2025

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February 2025

$399

Dates

Feb 3—8, 2025

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2025
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Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays

    1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

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  • May 7, 2022

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  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

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Learning is better with cohorts

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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A pattern of wavy dots

Join an upcoming cohort

Design & Creative Career Accelerator

January 2025

$399

Dates

Jan 6—10, 2025

Payment Deadline

Jan 4, 2025

Limited seats left! Enroll today

February 2025

$399

Dates

Feb 3—8, 2025

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2025
Get reimbursed

$399

5.0 (6)

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5 Days