Land Your First UX Design Role✨ In-person speaking event

✨We’re excited to welcome you to our job search event for aspiring and junior UX designers! Join us for a series of insightful talks with industry experts who will share actionable advice to help you land your first UX design role.

Here’s the schedule for the evening:

• 18:30-18:50 – Doors open and check-in
• 18:50-19:00 – Welcome & Community Introduction
• 19:00-19:15 – Reflecting & Redirecting with Grace
• 19:15-19:30 – Portfolio Insights with Samuel
• 19:30-19:45 – Interview insights with Venessa
• 19:45 -20:10 – Panel discussion
• 20:10 -20:30 – Social time

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🎤Event Highlights & Speakers

Grace Kisnorbo, Senior Design Recruitment Specialist – Zebra People
Topic: Reflecting & Redirecting
Overview: Grace will share insights on recent shifts in the design job market and provide practical tips to refine and optimize your job search

Samuel Fabayo, Senior Product Designer – Monzo
Topic: What makes a portfolio stand out to hiring managers?

Venessa Bennett, Global Director of UX – Dye & Durham Corporation
Topic: What do hiring managers look for?
Overview: An honest look at how hiring managers evaluate candidates, focusing on:
* The overlooked skills that make junior designers stand out
* Common portfolio mistakes and how to avoid them
* What makes a successful interview interaction
* How to demonstrate growth potential even with limited experience

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Important Info

Please note that the entry fee is for the venue and to limit no-shows. Thank you for your understanding.
We kindly ask that you arrive on time to show respect for our speakers and the community. No entry after 18:50.
If you need to cancel, ticket refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.