Accelerate your design career in any job market
As an experienced designer, you want 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 top tech companies.
As one designer 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. 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 is for
Experienced Senior to Principal ICs who are considering a change or actively seeking roles that align to their long-term career goals
Experienced leaders who want to make sense of new market conditions and position themselves accordingly
Designers who want to achieve specific outcomes for their search, like a higher salary, better culture or specific title
This course is not intended for junior designers or non-design professionals
Join the job search course loved by designers strategically planning their next big move
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Learn the portfolio storytelling framework to land top roles
Designers at all levels are tempted to talk about the steps of their work, not the story. You’ll immediately stand out with the framework Ryan used to land offers from companies like Airbnb, Facebook, and Instacart.
Beat the job market by differentiating yourself in ways most designers ignore
By thinking about your work as a "product" that you’re selling to "customers," leverage proven business, marketing, and sales techniques to land your dream job
Introduction to Job Search Strategy
Start strong by identifying the six techniques that will differentiate you from all other design candidates
4 lessons · 17 minutesYou: Identifying your goals, needs & strengths
Own your wins, define your goals, and understand the career patterns recruiters and hiring managers perceive
12 lessons · 57 minutesMarket: Why companies are hiring differently
To approach today’s job market correctly, first understand the macroeconomic factors changing hiring dynamics
3 lessons · 29 minutesStrategy: Build your approach to beat the market
Before even touching your portfolio, build the strategy that will beat out the competition for top roles
4 lessons · 23 minutesMaterials: Perfecting your Portfolio Projects
Put your work in the best possible light by learning the same techniques used by worldclass product marketing teams
4 lessons · 27 minutesMaterials: Writing Unforgettable Case Studies
Write case studies so compelling that they can’t be ignored by recruiters and hiring managers
6 lessons · 56 minutesMaterials: Effectively presenting your work
Embrace the best practices (and avoid common pitfalls) that help or hurt design portfolios and on-site presentations
2 lessons · 25 minutesApplication: Finding and applying to top opportunities
Skip the “easy apply” button. Get ahead of the competition by leveraging unusual tactics to find new opportunities
5 lessonsInterview: Landing, assessing, and accepting offers
Pick up on signals during the interview process to know whether a role is the right for your career goals
2 lessons · 24 minutesTransforming hundreds of design careers
Designers of all levels rave about Design Job Search: Strategy & Tactics
“Whether you’re thinking about a long-term Career Strategy or you have an urgent need to transition roles in the short term, this course is both relevant and highly valuable. It provides a deep understanding of the current job market, backed by actionable tactics and frameworks you can apply immediately.”
Alix
Group Digital Manager
“A great course for preparing for the next career move. The curriculum is well structured in a way that is easy to follow and resonated with my own experiences. [Ryan’s] approach and way of thinking about job searching is refreshing. Highly recommended.”
Peixin
Senior Product Designer
“Ryan breaks down the job searching process in a way that makes sense to creative professionals. You are the product! Strategy and tactics that make sense so you - the applicant, can increase the likelihood of the outcomes you are trying to achieve.”
Ryan
Manager of Product Design
“Ryan’s course is specifically tailored for experienced designers and addresses the unique challenges we face when articulating our work and value. The frameworks he introduced helped me think about my approach to my job search.”
Asmi
Senior Product Designer
“This course is incredibly insightful. It provides a well-rounded perspective and various resources and frameworks from business stands I’ve never considered for my job search and career journey. I am so glad I took the course, and I will definitely come back to review the recordings multiple times.”
Ting
Sr. Product Designer
“Insightful and tactical tips to stand out in a competitive job market.”
Karen
Senior Designer
Learn from Ryan Scott
Design Leader · Airbnb, DoorDash · UC Berkeley MBA
For 20 years, Ryan Scott has run multiple businesses, coached hundreds of designers, and led cross-functional teams to launch some of today's most recognizable products.
At Series-B DoorDash, he architected the company's early systems, including live order tracking, group orders, and in-app food photos.
At pre-IPO Airbnb, he rallied teams to redesign the company's most business-critical surfaces, including booking, messaging, and search.
After earning his MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Ryan now trains designers to master the business skills to ship the best design work of their careers.
FAQs
Plan your next move at your own pace
With this fully asynchronous course, confidentially plan your next career move on the schedule that works best for you
