Design Job Search: Strategy & Tactics
4.9 (22)
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Cut months off your job search. Target the right companies, write unforgettable case studies, & build a portfolio that can't be ignored.
Design Job Search: Strategy & Tactics
4.9 (22)
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Cut months off your job search. Target the right companies, write unforgettable case studies, & build a portfolio that can't be ignored.
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Course overview
Land the design job that's right for you—in any job market
As an experienced designer, you need your next role to keep your career momentum on track. These days, finding and landing that right next role can take many months—but it doesn’t have to.
Having hired hundreds of designers, including for companies like DoorDash, Airbnb, & Palantir, I’ve seen what companies are desperate for—but just not finding—in designer after designer.
In Design Job Search: Strategy + Tactics, we'll work together to position you as exactly what companies are looking for. From how to write world-class case studies to polishing overlooked details that make your portfolio perfect, you’ll learn dozens of tactics I’ve used to get offers from the most reputable tech companies in the world.
As one student put it: “Ryan’s approach is a rare, truthful & invaluable resource for designers who want more than just a job—they want a successful career in design. Take this course if you’re looking for a clear, actionable guide to stand out in a market that’s become increasingly templatized. You spend countless hours helping companies grow—now it’s time to invest in your growth.”
If you want to stand out from the competition, find the right next opportunity, get in front of leading companies, and land a better design job faster, this course is for you.
Who this course for
01
Experienced Senior to Principal ICs who are considering a change or actively seeking roles that align to their long-term career goals
02
Experienced Managers, Senior Managers, & Directors who want to make sense of new market conditions and position themselves accordingly
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*NOT* for early-career or aspiring designers. This course is for folks with at least 5+ years of full-time experience as a designer
What you’ll get out this course
Immediate job search transformation
You don’t have time to waste. In just two days, this weekend workshop will help you level up your portfolio, case studies, and job search strategy—fast. Then, keep up your momentum with two optional office hour sessions.
Unique storytelling prompts & templates
Get Ryan's personal storytelling framework—and prompts that help you decide what details to keep or cut—so your case studies stand out and can’t be ignored by recruiters and hiring managers.
Clarity on what’s holding you back
Tired of rejections with no feedback? Learn exactly where your applications may be falling short, and where to focus, to start landing more portfolio reviews and job offers.
Personalized feedback from an Airbnb Design Lead
Work closely with Ryan—a former Airbnb Design Lead whose work was regularly reviewed by Brian Chesky—to perfect your portfolio & case studies. Learn what to hit, what to avoid, and how to present your work like a top-tier candidate.
Learn alongside hiring managers and design leaders
Taught live and attended by designers ranging from Senior ICs to VPs, grow your network and get thoughtful feedback from experienced peers, design leaders, and hiring managers.
This course includes
4 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
85 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
9 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.
Design Job Search: Strategy & Tactics
Course syllabus
Week 1
Apr
12
Day 1: Build your Design Career Strategy
Foundation: Identifying your goals, needs & strengths
Job Market: How companies are hiring differently
Strategy: Building your approach to beat the market
Apr
13
Day 2: Master Design Job Search Tactics
Design Materials: Polishing the quality of your portfolio projects
Design Materials: Storytelling for Portfolios & Case Studies
Design Materials: Effectively presenting your work
Search Tactics: Finding & applying to roles
Handling Offers: Making sure opportunities are right for you
Week 2
Apr
17
PM Office Hours for strategy feedback & portfolio critique
Week 3
Apr
22
AM Office Hours for strategy feedback & portfolio critique
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Meet your instructor
Ryan Scott
Learn to get hired from a designer who's built a world-class career
For 20-years, Ryan has run multiple businesses, taught thousands of designers, and designed some of today’s most recognizable products. His background as a design leader and entrepreneur gives him a unique insight into the design industry's recent shifts.
As a candidate, Ryan successfully landed roles at top Silicon Valley firms like Palantir, Salesforce, DoorDash, & Airbnb. Having earned his MBA from U.C. Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Ryan has taught his unique frameworks and techniques to 350+ students on Maven, helping designers achieve their career goals despite a challenging market.
Learn tactics Ryan used to pass interviews & get offers at leading tech companies
Through his top-rated Maven courses, Ryan has helped 4,000 designers accelerate their careers
Course schedule
8-hours of live hands-on workshop
Saturday: Design Career Strategy
10:00am - 2:00pm PT
Build an effective career and job search strategy with business lessons, Ryan's proprietary career frameworks, and hands-on exercises.
Sunday: Design Job Search Tactics
10:00am - 2:00pm PT
Learn & practice key tactics to encourage inbound leads and make your outbound efforts more effective, including revising your portfolio case studies and avoiding common messaging mistakes.
Two bonus Office Hour sessions
Wed 3/12 @ 3pm + Tue 3/18 @ 10am PT
Drop in for career strategy feedback or portfolio critique after you've had time to implement the learnings from our workshop.
Free lesson: How to Accelerate your Design Career in 2025
The design industry is changing faster than most designers can keep up, leaving designers at all levels uncertain about their careers. Not having a career strategy is not an option anymore. Today, I’ll share lessons from my MBA to explain what’s changing about the Design industry, why it’s been turbulent, and how to achieve your career goals in today’s market. Learn to:
- Understand the business forces changing the Design industry
- Avoid career traps set by the current market
- Build a strategy to move your career goals forward
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