Land Your First AI Product Job (Portfolio + Coaching)
Yan Liu
Principal Designer@Microsoft, ex-Spotify
Build a compelling portfolio - and use it to land your first AI job (in 4 weeks)
AI is changing what hiring teams look for.
It’s no longer enough to say you’re interested in AI, you need proof that you can think through an opportunity, shape the product direction, and build something real.
In this 4-week bootcamp, you’ll create a compelling portfolio with real AI projects, and learn how to use it in applications and interviews.
Perfect for designers, PMs, and career transitioners who want to break into AI-related product roles with stronger proof of work.
👉Outcomes
a compelling portfolio website
a real AI product project you can show
a clearer story for applications and interviews
a more confidence positioning yourself in the AI job market
Don’t just learn AI. Build something that helps you get hired.
🔥Early bird🔥Enroll today and get 20% off by using the code: YANDESIGN
What you’ll learn
By the end of this bootcamp, you’ll leave with a compelling portfolio and a clearer story for interviews.
Identify an AI opportunity that feels relevant, focused, and credible
Avoid generic “AI wrapper” ideas and choose a stronger case-study direction
Define a product concept you can actually stand behind in interviews
Turn vague ideas into a sharp problem statement and product direction
Scope your concept like a real product team would
Make decisions around value, UX, and tradeoffs—not just features
Design flows that feel intentional, polished, and differentiated
Learn how to make product decisions that signal judgment, not just execution
Move beyond generic AI UX patterns into stronger product thinking
Use AI-assisted workflows to bring your concept to life fast
Build something demoable instead of stopping at static screens
Create a project that feels closer to a real shipped product
Structure your project like a strong portfolio piece, not a class assignment
Show your thinking, decisions, and product leadership clearly
Turn your work into proof that you can operate in AI product roles
Learn how to talk about your project in interviews
Position yourself more confidently for AI product, design, and innovation roles
Walk away with a project that gives recruiters and hiring managers something concrete to remember
Learn directly from Yan
Yan Liu
Principal Designer@Microsoft, Ex-Spotify, BCG, Samsung, Top 1% Mentor Worldwide
Who this course is for
Product Designers
You have strong design fundamentals and want a clear path to land on AI jobs.
Product Managers
You know strategy, but need proof of execution. This bootcamp helps you turn ideas into sth tangible to show in interviews.
Career Transitioners
You want to land on AI-related roles, but don’t know where to start. This course gives you a concrete project to anchor.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Yan Liu in a real-time, interactive format.
🚀 Portfolio-ready capstone project
Build an AI product you can actually feature in your portfolio—not just an exercise you forget after class.
🧠 AI product templates and frameworks
Use reusable tools for opportunity framing, product strategy, UX flows, and portfolio storytelling.
💡 Weekly feedback & live critiques
Get feedback on your idea, UX, scope, and presentation so your project gets stronger each week.
📖 Case study structure and storytelling guidance
Learn how to turn your project into a compelling narrative that shows ownership, strategy, and product thinking.
🎯 Career positioning support
Learn how to present your project in job applications, interviews, and conversations with recruiters.
🙌 Private 1:1 Career Coach Session (45 min)
Work directly with Yan to refine your portfolio, positioning, and strategy for AI roles.
🎥 Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
🔥 You’re not just buying a course. You’re building:
1 portfolio-ready AI project, 1 strong case study for interviews and 1 clear story for your next career move
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
4 live sessions • 26 lessons
Week 1
Week 1 - Pick the Right AI Project for Your Portfolio
Assignment
Apr
16
Session 1 - Pick the Right AI Project for Your Portfolio
Week 2
Week 2 - Vibe Coding: Turn Your Idea Into a Demoable Product
Assignment
Apr
23
Session 2 - Build Your Capstone AI Project
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Land Your First AI Product Job
Identify and position yourself for AI product roles
Understand how AI product teams work and how designers, PMs, and builders can break into AI.
Build a Compelling AI Portfolio
Create a strong AI product case study and website that showcases product thinking and real-world impact.
Land Your First AI Product Job
Learn proven strategies to find opportunities, prepare for interviews, and secure your first AI role.
Schedule
Live sessions
2 hrs / week
Thu, Apr 16
1:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
Thu, Apr 23
1:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
Thu, Apr 30
1:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
Thu, May 7
1:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
Projects
2 hrs / week
Async content
2 hrs / week
Testimonials
I had a portfolio and resume review session with Yan, and I have to say—it was the most valuable session I’ve had during my job search. We walked through one of my projects together, and Yan helped me restructure the storytelling while offering tons of practical suggestions. She’s an energetic and talented designer. Thank you so much, Yan!
Chang Fu
Lead UX designer, EpirocYan is incredibly honest and straightforward, offering genuine encouragement and guidance. She is also very humble, which makes her advice even more relatable and impactful. She draws from her own experiences, combines them with insights about the current market, and provides a comprehensive perspective, from campus life to the workplace, to inspire and inform career planning. She is a truly professional mentor, and I highly recommend reaching out to her for advice and support.
Xiaochen Liu
Product Manager, WSD LED INCIt was great to speak with Yan and learn about her experience as a Principal Product Designer. She shared valuable insights about leadership, stakeholder management, and navigating complex design challenges. Her perspective on driving impact at a strategic level was particularly helpful and validating. I really appreciated her thoughtful advice and the time she took to share her experiences. Highly recommend connecting with Yan if you have the opportunity!
David Hirotsu
Principal Product Designer at DocuSignYan is an exceptional mentor in product design. If you are seeking direct, efficient guidance for your career path, Yan is the best. I had a portfolio review session with Yan. Yan provided incredibly constructive advice on enhancing storytelling within case studies and presenting my work holistically. If you are still wondering what to do with your portfolio, spending tons of time crafting it but not sure if you are on the right track, I highly recommend booking a session with Yan.
Shenyu Sun
UX/UI Designer, ElisaYan Liu was incredibly helpful in giving me advice as a new graduate navigating UX opportunities in the current market. We also did a quick portfolio review, and her feedback was extremely valuable.
Lily Stone
Designer Student, University of MichiganI had an outstanding experience with Yan! Her amazing communication and deep subject knowledge helped me clarify my confusion. She meticulously reviewed my content and provided invaluable insights for improvement. Her motivation and problem-solving skills made our session truly impactful. I highly recommend booking with Yan if you're looking for a mentor
Hongyuan Wang
UX Research & UX designer @ AdventHealth
Frequently asked questions
$1,500
USD