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Land That Job: What Top Design Leaders Really Look for in a Portfolio

by Laia Tremosa | | 30 min read
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Learn from the bestdesign experts reveal exactly what they look for in a portfolio. Get ready to transform your career from aspiring designer to in-demand professional!

In this video, design experts and hiring managers from across the world share their portfolio advice. Experts include the Creative Lead of Smashing Magazine, Vitaly Friedman, and Netflix’s Product Design Lead, Niwal Sheikh. Hear what they and others, look for in portfolios.

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Connect with the Community: Elevate Your Portfolio with IxDF Local Groups

Connecting with fellow designers and industry experts in your area through meetups like IxDF Local Groups is highly beneficial for both your portfolio and career growth. Share your work, gain valuable feedback and learn from seasoned professionals. These local connections can provide the insights and support you need to refine your portfolio, showcase your skills effectively, and ultimately land that dream UX/UI design job.

The Take Away

As you’ve heard directly from design experts and hiring managers, showcasing your design journey and your thinking process in your portfolio is key. This way, they can see whether you would be a good fit for their team and for the specific role that they are hiring for. So, step into the recruiter's shoes when you craft your portfolio: be specific, make your thought process clear and convince them you're the designer they are searching for!

A UX network and local connections can provide will support your UX career and help you get the dream job you’re after.

References and Where to Learn More

Take our course, Build a Standout UX/UI Portfolio: Land Your Dream Job.

Read How To Get Hired as a UX Designer.

Build a network that supports your career growth—join an IxDF Local Group.

Watch the following Master Classes:

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