In today’s competitive UX job market, creating a standout portfolio is crucial. In this livestream, I’ve reviewed two strong senior UX designer portfolios.
Here are essential tips from recent portfolio reviews:
- Tailor your portfolio to your career goals and target market.
- Balance visual appeal with clear, concise content.
- Showcase problem-solving skills through well-structured case studies.
- Highlight collaboration and leadership abilities, especially for senior roles.
- Use visuals effectively to tell your project’s story.
- Include user research findings and demonstrate their impact on your designs.
- Provide context for technical jargon and clearly define problems and solutions.
- Add social proof through stakeholder quotes and project outcomes.
- For freelancers, emphasize long-term contracts and in-house experience.
- Adapt to current market demands, such as increased focus on visual design skills.
Remember, hiring managers, often product managers, are looking for candidates who can demonstrate both UX expertise and strong visual design capabilities. Continuously seek feedback and refine your portfolio to align with industry needs and showcase your unique strengths.