👋 Hey
I'm Chris.
Identify what’s holding you back in your job search.
Identify what’s holding you back in your job search.
The Job Search Audit helps designers understand why their job search isn’t gaining traction — and what to focus on next — using a structured, practical approach.
Takes 15-20 minutes. You’ll get a clear diagnosis and recommended next steps.
Already know where you're stuck? Book a short strategy call.
Takes 15-20 minutes. You'll get a clear diagnosis and recommended next steps.
Already know where you're stuck? Book a short strategy call.
Where job searches usually break down
Where job searches usually break down
Where job searches usually break down
Applications don’t lead to interviews. Applying doesn’t help if targeting or positioning is off. Many designers never make it past the first call.
Portfolios don’t convert like they used to. Portfolios are reviewed quickly and in context. Traditional case studies often miss the mark.
Sounds like me!
Interviews stall without feedback. Feedback is often vague or missing. Without clarity, it’s hard to know what actually needs to change.
Applications don’t lead to interviews. Applying doesn’t help if targeting or positioning is off. Many designers never make it past the first call.
Portfolios don’t convert like they used to. Portfolios are reviewed quickly and in context. Traditional case studies often miss the mark.
Sounds like me!
Interviews stall without feedback. Feedback is often vague or missing. Without clarity, it’s hard to know what actually needs to change.
Applications don’t lead to interviews. Applying doesn’t help if targeting or positioning is off. Many designers never make it past the first call.
Portfolios don’t convert like they used to. Portfolios are reviewed quickly and in context. Traditional case studies often miss the mark.
Sounds like me!
Interviews stall without feedback. Feedback is often vague or missing. Without clarity, it’s hard to know what actually needs to change.
Most designers aren’t missing skills — they’re missing clarity on where their job search is breaking down.
Finding the specific issues is what makes progress possible.
Most designers aren’t missing skills — they’re missing clarity on where their job search is breaking down.
Finding the specific issues is what makes progress possible.
Start with clarity
Start with clarity
Start with clarity
If your job search feels stalled, the hardest part is knowing what to fix first.
The Design Job Search Audit helps you step back and identify what’s actually limiting your progress — so you know where to focus next.
Instead of guessing or changing everything at once, you get clear direction on what actually matters.
If your job search feels stalled, the hardest part is knowing what to fix first.
The Design Job Search Audit helps you step back and identify what’s actually limiting your progress — so you know where to focus next.
Instead of guessing or changing everything at once, you get clear direction on what actually matters.
🔍 The Job Search Audit
A focused diagnostic to identify the single biggest bottleneck limiting your progress.
What's included:
🔍 Review of your current job search approach
🚧 Identification of the main bottleneck holding you back
🧠 Clear, prioritized recommendations
👥 1:1 review call to walk through findings and next steps
$250
One-time purchase · Clear, actionable feedback
🔍 The Job Search Audit
A focused diagnostic to identify the single biggest bottleneck limiting your progress.
What's included:
🔍 Review of your current job search approach
🚧 Identification of the main bottleneck holding you back
🧠 Clear, prioritized recommendations
👥 1:1 review call to walk through findings and next steps
$300
$250
$250
One-time purchase · Clear, actionable feedback
One-time purchase · Clear, actionable feedback
Ways to work together
Ways to work together
Ways to work together
Once you’re clear on what’s holding you back, there are a couple ways to get help fixing it.
Once you’re clear on what’s holding you back, there are a couple ways to get help fixing it.
Once you’re clear on what’s holding you back, there are a couple ways to get help fixing it.
💼 Job seeker plan
Coaching membership
For designers who want hands-on, personalized guidance throughout their job search.
What coaching supports:
Refining job search strategy as conditions change
Positioning your resume and portfolio for specific roles
Interview prep, feedback, and decision support
Prioritization, momentum, and confidence over time
How coaching works
Ongoing weekly 1:1 support
Flexible focus as your job search evolves
Personalized feedback as you advance through the job search process
$500
/ mo
Already know coaching is for you?
→ Join the Job seeker plan
🚀 Job search sprint (coming soon)
4-week guided group program
A short, focused group sprint for designers who want structured help executing on their job search — without ongoing 1:1 coaching.
What the sprint covers:
Weekly group sessions on application materials and interview prep
Clear weekly actions to help you make progress
Shared discussion and peer learning in a small group
What it’s not:
Not personalized 1:1 coaching
Not ongoing support
Not a replacement for the Job Search Audit or coaching
Best for designers who already know what they need to work on and want a structured push to execute.
Job seeker
Job search sprint
💼 Job seeker plan
Coaching membership
For designers who want hands-on, personalized guidance throughout their job search.
What coaching supports:
Refining job search strategy as conditions change
Positioning your resume and portfolio for specific roles
Interview prep, feedback, and decision support
Prioritization, momentum, and confidence over time
How coaching works
Ongoing weekly 1:1 support
Flexible focus as your job search evolves
Personalized feedback as you advance through the job search process
$500
/ mo
Already know coaching is for you?
→ Join the Job seeker plan
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
2 hours of 1:1 coaching with an experienced design leader
Training for product thinking, business impact, and leadership development
Feedback on real work (case study, stakeholder prep, etc.)
Growth planning & org navigation
Async support via private Slack group & email
Job seeker
Job search sprint
💼 Job seeker plan
Coaching membership
For designers who want hands-on, personalized guidance throughout their job search.
What coaching supports:
Refining job search strategy as conditions change
Positioning your resume and portfolio for specific roles
Interview prep, feedback, and decision support
Prioritization, momentum, and confidence over time
How coaching works
Ongoing weekly 1:1 support
Flexible focus as your job search evolves
Personalized feedback as you advance through the job search process
$500
/ mo
Already know coaching is for you?
→ Join the Job seeker plan
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
2 hours of 1:1 coaching with an experienced design leader
Training for product thinking, business impact, and leadership development
Feedback on real work (case study, stakeholder prep, etc.)
Growth planning & org navigation
Async support via private Slack group & email
Job seeker
Job search sprint
💼 Job seeker plan
Coaching membership
For designers who want hands-on, personalized guidance throughout their job search.
What coaching supports:
Refining job search strategy as conditions change
Positioning your resume and portfolio for specific roles
Interview prep, feedback, and decision support
Prioritization, momentum, and confidence over time
How coaching works
Ongoing weekly 1:1 support
Flexible focus as your job search evolves
Personalized feedback as you advance through the job search process
$500
/ mo
Already know coaching is for you?
→ Join the Job seeker plan
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
2 hours of 1:1 coaching with an experienced design leader
Training for product thinking, business impact, and leadership development
Feedback on real work (case study, stakeholder prep, etc.)
Growth planning & org navigation
Async support via private Slack group & email
How the system works
How the system works
Get clear on what’s holding you back
Start with the Design Job Search Audit to identify the single biggest bottleneck in your job search.
Choose the right level of support
Based on that clarity, decide whether a focused group sprint or ongoing 1:1 coaching makes the most sense.
Execute with structure and support
Apply what matters most — with guidance, feedback, and accountability — instead of guessing what to adjust.
Get clear on what’s holding you back
Start with the Design Job Search Audit to identify the single biggest bottleneck in your job search.
Choose the right level of support
Based on that clarity, decide whether a focused group sprint or ongoing 1:1 coaching makes the most sense.
Execute with structure and support
Apply what matters most — with guidance, feedback, and accountability — instead of guessing what to adjust.
Get clear on what’s holding you back
Start with the Design Job Search Audit to identify the single biggest bottleneck in your job search.
Choose the right level of support
Based on that clarity, decide whether a focused group sprint or ongoing 1:1 coaching makes the most sense.
Execute with structure and support
Apply what matters most — with guidance, feedback, and accountability — instead of guessing what to adjust.
Hey, I'm Chris,
Hey, I'm Chris,
I’ve been there too.
I’ve been there too.
I’ve spent over a decade leading product design teams in startups and SaaS companies, and I’ve coached dozens of designers through job changes, role transitions, and career pivots.
I’ve seen how the market has shifted — talented designers getting ghosted, strong portfolios not converting, and hiring bars rising without clear feedback.
I built The Design Co to help designers navigate this reality with clearer strategy, stronger positioning, and practical guidance — not guesswork.
You don’t need more effort. You need clearer direction.
What clients say after working together
“I can honestly say I wouldn't have gotten my new role without the help of Chris and his coaching services.”
Jeremie P.
Product Designer @ BuildOps
“Chris preferred to guide and inspire—sharing examples that sparked new ideas and encouraging me to discover more possible solutions on my own. His feedback always pushed me to grow with confidence and creativity.”
Zoe W.
Product Designer @ ByteDance
“I can honestly say I wouldn't have gotten my new role without the help of Chris and his coaching services.”
Jeremie P.
Product Designer @ BuildOps
“Chris preferred to guide and inspire—sharing examples that sparked new ideas and encouraging me to discover more possible solutions on my own. His feedback always pushed me to grow with confidence and creativity.”
Zoe W.
Product Designer @ ByteDance
“I can honestly say I wouldn't have gotten my new role without the help of Chris and his coaching services.”
Jeremie P.
Product Designer @ BuildOps
“Chris preferred to guide and inspire—sharing examples that sparked new ideas and encouraging me to discover more possible solutions on my own. His feedback always pushed me to grow with confidence and creativity.”
Zoe W.
Product Designer @ ByteDance
Questions you might have
Who is this for?
This work is for product, UX, and digital designers who feel stuck in their job search and want clearer direction on what to focus on next. It’s especially useful if you’re applying, interviewing, or preparing to apply and not seeing the traction you expected.
Who is this for?
This work is for product, UX, and digital designers who feel stuck in their job search and want clearer direction on what to focus on next. It’s especially useful if you’re applying, interviewing, or preparing to apply and not seeing the traction you expected.
Who is this for?
This work is for product, UX, and digital designers who feel stuck in their job search and want clearer direction on what to focus on next. It’s especially useful if you’re applying, interviewing, or preparing to apply and not seeing the traction you expected.
How do I get started?
It’s the fastest way to understand what’s actually limiting your progress and decide what kind of support makes sense after that. If you already know you want ongoing help, you can also book a short strategy call.
How do I get started?
It’s the fastest way to understand what’s actually limiting your progress and decide what kind of support makes sense after that. If you already know you want ongoing help, you can also book a short strategy call.
How do I get started?
It’s the fastest way to understand what’s actually limiting your progress and decide what kind of support makes sense after that. If you already know you want ongoing help, you can also book a short strategy call.
What’s the difference between the Audit, the Sprint, and coaching?
They’re designed for different levels of support: The Design Job Search Audit helps you identify the main bottleneck in your job search and what to focus on next. The Job Search Sprint (coming soon) is a short, guided group program focused on execution. 1:1 Coaching provides ongoing, personalized support as your job search evolves. Most people start with the Audit.
What’s the difference between the Audit, the Sprint, and coaching?
They’re designed for different levels of support: The Design Job Search Audit helps you identify the main bottleneck in your job search and what to focus on next. The Job Search Sprint (coming soon) is a short, guided group program focused on execution. 1:1 Coaching provides ongoing, personalized support as your job search evolves. Most people start with the Audit.
What’s the difference between the Audit, the Sprint, and coaching?
They’re designed for different levels of support: The Design Job Search Audit helps you identify the main bottleneck in your job search and what to focus on next. The Job Search Sprint (coming soon) is a short, guided group program focused on execution. 1:1 Coaching provides ongoing, personalized support as your job search evolves. Most people start with the Audit.
Is this something I could just do with AI or templates?
AI and templates can be helpful tools — but they don’t replace judgment, context, or feedback. This work focuses on helping you understand what actually matters in your specific situation, how hiring decisions are made, and how to adjust when things aren’t working.
Is this something I could just do with AI or templates?
AI and templates can be helpful tools — but they don’t replace judgment, context, or feedback. This work focuses on helping you understand what actually matters in your specific situation, how hiring decisions are made, and how to adjust when things aren’t working.
Is this something I could just do with AI or templates?
AI and templates can be helpful tools — but they don’t replace judgment, context, or feedback. This work focuses on helping you understand what actually matters in your specific situation, how hiring decisions are made, and how to adjust when things aren’t working.
Do you guarantee job offers or interviews?
No. Anyone who guarantees outcomes in today’s market isn’t being honest. What I do provide is clarity, strategy, and feedback to help you make better decisions and avoid wasting time on low-leverage moves.
Do you guarantee job offers or interviews?
No. Anyone who guarantees outcomes in today’s market isn’t being honest. What I do provide is clarity, strategy, and feedback to help you make better decisions and avoid wasting time on low-leverage moves.
Do you guarantee job offers or interviews?
No. Anyone who guarantees outcomes in today’s market isn’t being honest. What I do provide is clarity, strategy, and feedback to help you make better decisions and avoid wasting time on low-leverage moves.
What’s the refund policy?
If you’re not seeing value early on, reach out and we’ll make it right.
What’s the refund policy?
If you’re not seeing value early on, reach out and we’ll make it right.
What’s the refund policy?
If you’re not seeing value early on, reach out and we’ll make it right.
Let's chat!
Not sure what to focus on next?
If your job search feels stalled or unclear, the Design Job Search Audit is the fastest way to get clarity.
Prefer to talk it through first?
Book a strategy call
Let's chat!
Not sure what to focus on next?
If your job search feels stalled or unclear, the Design Job Search Audit is the fastest way to get clarity.
Prefer to talk it through first?
Book a strategy call
Not sure what to focus on next?
If your job search feels stalled or unclear, the Design Job Search Audit is the fastest way to get clarity.
Prefer to talk it through first?
Book a strategy call