Design Career Coaching
Stop Settling.
Stop Settling,
& Land your Dream UX Role
Stop Settling.
Stop Settling,
& Land your Dream UX Role
Surface Your Why & Land Roles That Actually Align
Surface Your Why & Land Roles
That Actually Align
Most UX job searches focus on getting any role. But what if you could find one that fits your values, leverages your unique strengths, and actually energizes you?
Most UX job searches focus on getting any role. But what if you could find one that fits your values, leverages your unique strengths, and actually energizes you?
The Real Problem with UX Job Hunting
The Real Problem with UX Job Hunting
Most UX professionals are playing a numbers game instead of a strategic one
Most UX professionals are playing
a numbers game instead of a strategic one
Spray & Pray Applications
Sending 100+ applications to any UX job, hoping something sticks. This approach ignores fit and leads to misaligned roles.
Spray & Pray Applications
Sending 100+ applications to any UX job, hoping something sticks. This approach ignores fit and leads to misaligned roles.
Spray & Pray Applications
Sending 100+ applications to any UX job, hoping something sticks. This approach ignores fit and leads to misaligned roles.
Spray & Pray Applications
Sending 100+ applications to any UX job, hoping something sticks. This approach ignores fit and leads to misaligned roles.
Generic Positioning
"I'm a UX designer with 3 years experience" doesn't differentiate you. You're competing with thousands of identical profiles.
Generic Positioning
"I'm a UX designer with 3 years experience" doesn't differentiate you. You're competing with thousands of identical profiles.
Generic Positioning
"I'm a UX designer with 3 years experience" doesn't differentiate you. You're competing with thousands of identical profiles.
Generic Positioning
"I'm a UX designer with 3 years experience" doesn't differentiate you. You're competing with thousands of identical profiles.
No Clear "Why"
Without understanding your unique value and what drives you, every interview feels like you're winging it.
No Clear "Why"
Without understanding your unique value and what drives you, every interview feels like you're winging it.
No Clear "Why"
Without understanding your unique value and what drives you, every interview feels like you're winging it.
No Clear "Why"
Without understanding your unique value and what drives you, every interview feels like you're winging it.
The 3-Step UX Transformation Framework
The 3-Step UX Transformation Framework
The system that transforms scattered job searches into strategic career moves
The system that transforms
scattered job searches into
strategic career moves
Step 1: Define Your Why
Like Tony Stark's breakthrough moment - the brilliant inventor who sees solutions others can't - discover your unique perspective and creative approach.
Step 1: Define Your Why
Like Tony Stark's breakthrough moment - the brilliant inventor who sees solutions others can't - discover your unique perspective and creative approach.
Step 2: Build Your Brand
Transform your career story from "I'm a UX designer with X years experience" into a compelling narrative that showcases your unique value and unfair advantages in the market.
Step 2: Build Your Brand
Transform your career story from "I'm a UX designer with X years experience" into a compelling narrative that showcases your unique value and unfair advantages in the market.
Step 2: Build Your Brand
Transform your career story from "I'm a UX designer with X years experience" into a compelling narrative that showcases your unique value and unfair advantages in the market.
Step 2: Build Your Brand
Transform your career story from "I'm a UX designer with X years experience" into a compelling narrative that showcases your unique value and unfair advantages in the market.
Step 2: Build Your Brand
Transform your career story from "I'm a UX designer with X years experience" into a compelling narrative that showcases your unique value and unfair advantages in the market.
Step 3: Professional Charisma
Master interview excellence through authentic presence. Stop sounding like a robot and start connecting with interviewers as the confident professional you are.
Step 3: Professional Charisma
Master interview excellence through authentic presence. Stop sounding like a robot and start connecting with interviewers as the confident professional you are.
Step 3: Professional Charisma
Master interview excellence through authentic presence. Stop sounding like a robot and start connecting with interviewers as the confident professional you are.
Step 3: Professional Charisma
Master interview excellence through authentic presence. Stop sounding like a robot and start connecting with interviewers as the confident professional you are.
The Result?
You stop settling for "any UX job" and start landing roles that energize you, align with your values, and leverage your unique strengths.
The Result?
You stop settling for "any UX job" and start landing roles that energize you, align with your values, and leverage your unique strengths.
The Result?
You stop settling for "any UX job" and start landing roles that energize you, align with your values, and leverage your unique strengths.
The Result?
You stop settling for "any UX job" and start landing roles that energize you, align with your values, and leverage your unique strengths.
This isn't just about skills - it's about identifying your innovative mindset that makes you irreplaceable and drives your professional vision.
This isn't just about skills - it's about identifying your innovative mindset that makes you irreplaceable and drives your professional vision.
Benefits
What You Get as a Member
What You Get as a Member
Weekly Group Sessions
Live Saturday workshops covering frameworks, guest experts, and peer collaboration with full session replays.
Weekly Group Sessions
Live Saturday workshops covering frameworks, guest experts, and peer collaboration with full session replays.
Weekly Group Sessions
Live Saturday workshops covering frameworks, guest experts, and peer collaboration with full session replays.
1-on-1 Office Hours
Direct access to Chris for personalized guidance on your portfolio, interviews, and career strategy.
1-on-1 Office Hours
Direct access to Chris for personalized guidance on your portfolio, interviews, and career strategy.
1-on-1 Office Hours
Direct access to Chris for personalized guidance on your portfolio, interviews, and career strategy.
Portfolio Evolution Support
Expert portfolio reviews and optimization guidance to showcase your unique strengths and land target roles
Portfolio Evolution Support
Expert portfolio reviews and optimization guidance to showcase your unique strengths and land target roles
Portfolio Evolution Support
Expert portfolio reviews and optimization guidance to showcase your unique strengths and land target roles
Interview Practice Lab
Live interview practice sessions with real-time feedback to build confidence and master your delivery
Interview Practice Lab
Live interview practice sessions with real-time feedback to build confidence and master your delivery
Interview Practice Lab
Live interview practice sessions with real-time feedback to build confidence and master your delivery
Accelerator Bonuses
Exclusive tutorials, templates, and strategic resources that give you tactical advantages in your job search.
Accelerator Bonuses
Exclusive tutorials, templates, and strategic resources that give you tactical advantages in your job search.
Accelerator Bonuses
Exclusive tutorials, templates, and strategic resources that give you tactical advantages in your job search.
Job Search Strategy
Strategic job search guidance including company research, application optimization, and networking tactic
Job Search Strategy
Strategic job search guidance including company research, application optimization, and networking tactic
Job Search Strategy
Strategic job search guidance including company research, application optimization, and networking tactic
Peer Network
Band together with fellow UX professionals who understand your journey and can provide ongoing support.
Peer Network
Band together with fellow UX professionals who understand your journey and can provide ongoing support.
Peer Network
Band together with fellow UX professionals who understand your journey and can provide ongoing support.
Complete Resource Library
Access to all session recordings, framework templates, and bonus content for continuous learning.
Complete Resource Library
Access to all session recordings, framework templates, and bonus content for continuous learning.
Complete Resource Library
Access to all session recordings, framework templates, and bonus content for continuous learning.
The Phoenix Advantage
This isn't just coaching—it's a complete Design career transformation ecosystem with multiple touchpoints, peer support, and ongoing resources to ensure your success.
The Phoenix Advantage
This isn't just coaching—it's a complete Design career transformation ecosystem with multiple touchpoints, peer support, and ongoing resources to ensure your success.
Weekly Group Sessions
Live Saturday workshops covering frameworks, guest experts, and peer collaboration with full session replays.
The Phoenix Advantage
This isn't just coaching—it's a complete Design career transformation ecosystem with multiple touchpoints, peer support, and ongoing resources to ensure your success.
1-on-1 Office Hours
Direct access to your coach for personalized guidance on your portfolio, interviews, and career strategy.
1-on-1 Office Hours
Direct access to your coach for personalized guidance on your portfolio, interviews, and career strategy.
Portfolio Evolution Support
Expert portfolio reviews and optimization guidance to showcase your unique strengths and land target roles
Portfolio Evolution Support
Expert portfolio reviews and optimization guidance to showcase your unique strengths and land target roles
Interview Practice Lab
Live interview practice sessions with real-time feedback to build confidence and master your delivery
Interview Practice Lab
Live interview practice sessions with real-time feedback to build confidence and master your delivery
Accelerators
Exclusive tutorials, templates, and strategic resources that give you tactical advantages in your job search.
Accelerators
Exclusive tutorials, templates, and strategic resources that give you tactical advantages in your job search.
Job Search Strategy
Strategic job search guidance including company research, application optimization, and networking tactic
Job Search Strategy
Strategic job search guidance including company research, application optimization, and networking tactic
Peer Network
Band together with fellow UX professionals who understand your journey and can provide ongoing support.
Peer Network
Band together with fellow UX professionals who understand your journey and can provide ongoing support.
Complete Resource Library
Access to all session recordings, framework templates, and bonus content for continuous learning.
Complete Resource Library
Access to all session recordings, framework templates, and bonus content for continuous learning.
The Phoenix Advantage
This isn't just coaching—it's a complete Design career transformation ecosystem with multiple touchpoints, peer support, and ongoing resources to ensure your success.
The Phoenix Advantage
This isn't just coaching—it's a complete Design career transformation ecosystem with multiple touchpoints, peer support, and ongoing resources to ensure your success.
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Guidance/Feedback: Portfolio interviews
Guided Career Strategy & Tactics
Guided Career Strategy & Tactics
Guidance/Feedback: Portfolio interviews
Guidance/Feedback: Portfolio interviews
Real-time feedback on portfolio interviews
Community support & Buddy systems
Pre-recorded tutorials and guides
Guidance/Feedback: Portfolio interviews
Guidance/Feedback: Portfolio interviews
Guided Career Strategy & Tactics
Guidance/Feedback: Portfolio interviews
Guided Career Strategy & Tactics
Meet Your Career Coach
Meet Your Career Coach
Meet Your Career Coach
Your Partner in Design Career Excellence
Your Partner in Design Career Excellence
Your Partner in Design Career Excellence
Your Partner in Design Career Excellence
Hi, I’m Chris. With over a decade of experience in UX, gaming, and enterprise solutions, I bring a unique perspective to design career development. My journey from illustration, to graphic design, and to UX leadership has equipped me with invaluable insights to help you navigate your path.
Hi, I’m Chris. With over a decade of experience in UX, gaming, and enterprise solutions, I bring a unique perspective to design career development. My journey from illustration, to graphic design, and to UX leadership has equipped me with invaluable insights to help you navigate your path.
Hi, I’m Chris. With over a decade of experience in UX, gaming, and enterprise solutions, I bring a unique perspective to design career development. My journey from illustration, to graphic design, and to UX leadership has equipped me with invaluable insights to help you navigate your path.
Hi, I’m Chris. With over a decade of experience in UX, gaming, and enterprise solutions, I bring a unique perspective to design career development. My journey from illustration, to graphic design, and to UX leadership has equipped me with invaluable insights to help you navigate your path.
Transparent | Authentic
Story-driven
Nurturing
Constructive | Encouraging
Attentive | Humorous | Nerdy
Transparent | Authentic
Story-driven
Nurturing
Constructive | Encouraging
Attentive | Humorous | Nerdy
What Clients Say
Real Stories, Real Impact
Real Stories, Real Impact
Real Stories, Real Impact
Real Stories, Real Impact
"Chris doesn't just coach - he empowers. I wouldn't be where I am today without Chris's unwavering support. He helped me transform my doubts into confidence, guiding me through mock interviews, portfolio development, and job searching with incredible patience and strategic advice." – Victoria Cheng, Product Designer
"Chris inspired me to approach each problem in a creative and thoughtful way. He was a key player in my UX education, teaching me to look beneath the surface of each problem I encountered which led to my growth as a designer." – Jonathan Chen, Senior Product Designer
"I have learned so much from his expert insights and approach to design, storytelling, communication, and the interview process. Chris is technically competent, an amazing problem solver, very motivational, a great communicator, trustworthy, insightful, honest, encouraging, and professional." – James Halim, UX/UI Designer
"Chris doesn't just coach - he empowers. I wouldn't be where I am today without Chris's unwavering support. He helped me transform my doubts into confidence, guiding me through mock interviews, portfolio development, and job searching with incredible patience and strategic advice." – Victoria Cheng, Product Designer
"Chris inspired me to approach each problem in a creative and thoughtful way. He was a key player in my UX education, teaching me to look beneath the surface of each problem I encountered which led to my growth as a designer." – Jonathan Chen, Senior Product Designer
"I have learned so much from his expert insights and approach to design, storytelling, communication, and the interview process. Chris is technically competent, an amazing problem solver, very motivational, a great communicator, trustworthy, insightful, honest, encouraging, and professional." – James Halim, UX/UI Designer
"Chris's guidance had a profound impact on my growth as a designer. highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a mentor who is not only knowledgeable but also deeply invested in helping others grow in a positive and fun environment." – Nina Lacks, Product Designer
"I was really feeling discouraged by the saturated job market. Chris’s deep knowledge of design and industry insights, backed by real-world experience, helped me gain confidence in my work. Even years later, Chris still checks in and offers encouragement" – Sami Downing, UX/UI Designer
"Chris is one of the most passionate, knowledgeable, and hard-working individuals I know, always encouraging me to push my boundaries and strive for excellence. I am so grateful I met him at the start of my journey in UX." – Allison Ortiz, Associate UX Designer
"Chris's guidance had a profound impact on my growth as a designer. highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a mentor who is not only knowledgeable but also deeply invested in helping others grow in a positive and fun environment." – Nina Lacks, Product Designer
"I was really feeling discouraged by the saturated job market. Chris’s deep knowledge of design and industry insights, backed by real-world experience, helped me gain confidence in my work. Even years later, Chris still checks in and offers encouragement" – Sami Downing, UX/UI Designer
"Chris is one of the most passionate, knowledgeable, and hard-working individuals I know, always encouraging me to push my boundaries and strive for excellence. I am so grateful I met him at the start of my journey in UX." – Allison Ortiz, Associate UX Designer
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Spaces are Limited to 10 people for maximum attention and community building.
Spaces are Limited to 10 people for maximum attention and community building.
Spaces are Limited to 10 people for maximum attention and community building.
Spaces are Limited to 10 people for maximum attention and community building.
15+ years
Industry experience
15+ years
Industry experience
15+ years
Industry experience
15+ years
Industry experience
8+ Industries
Video Game, Software Creation, Edutech, HR SaaS, Environmental Health & Safety, Non For Profit, Agency
8+ Industries
Video Game, Software Creation, Edutech, HR SaaS, Environmental Health & Safety, Non For Profit, Agency
8+ Industries
Video Game, Software Creation, Edutech, HR SaaS, Environmental Health & Safety, Non For Profit, Agency
8+ Industries
Video Game, Software Creation, Edutech, HR SaaS, Environmental Health & Safety, Non For Profit, Agency
800+ hrs
Mentoring and teaching individuals 1-on-1 and across major design institutions, like Designlab, George Brown College, and Brainstation.
800+ hrs
Mentoring and teaching individuals 1-on-1 and across major design institutions, like Designlab, George Brown College, and Brainstation.
800+ hrs
Mentoring and teaching individuals 1-on-1 and across major design institutions, like Designlab, George Brown College, and Brainstation.
800+ hrs
Mentoring and teaching individuals 1-on-1 and across major design institutions, like Designlab, George Brown College, and Brainstation.
Teaching Expereince
I've taught, mentored,
& coached
at these institutions…
Teaching Expereince
I've taught, mentored,
7 coached at these institutions…
I've taught, mentored, & coached at these institutions…
I've taught, mentored, & coached at these institutions…