👋 Hey
I'm Chris.
Career growth coaching for designers
Career growth coaching for designers
For early to mid-career designers who want to grow in their roles, gain visibility, and make a bigger impact—inside their current company.
For early to mid-career designers who want to grow in their roles, gain visibility, and make a bigger impact—inside their current company.
Let’s talk and see if The Design Co is a fit.
Let’s talk and see if The Design Co is a fit.
Why designers get stuck in their roles
Why designers get stuck in their roles
You’re not sure how to position yourself for promotion.
You want more visibility, but don’t know where to start.
Sounds like me!
Sounds like me!
Sounds like me!
You feel ready to lead, but lack a clear path forward.
The Career Growth Plan gives you clear strategies, real feedback, and targeted support to help you grow within your company.
The Career Growth Plan gives you clear strategies, real feedback, and targeted support to help you grow within your company.
Hey, I'm Chris,
I’ve been there too.
I’ve spent 12 years in product design hiring designers, leading teams, and freelancing and job hunting myself. I’ve seen what’s changed — great designers getting ghosted, bootcamp grads with no real plan, and mid-level folks trying to grow without support.
That’s why I built The Design Co.
I coach early to mid-career designers who want to land jobs, grow in their roles, or earn income on the side. No fluff, no one-size-fits-all advice.
I’ve felt it too—the ghosting, the noise, AI pushing the bar higher. The system may be flawed, but your skills aren’t.
Why the Career Growth Plan?
If you’re in a design role, you already know growth doesn’t just happen—it has to be planned for and acted on. This plan gives you the structure, feedback, and strategies to level up where you are.
If you’re a design manager, it’s also a simple way to give your team members dedicated coaching without adding more meetings to your schedule.
What working together looks like…
What working together looks like…
What working together looks like…
Align on goals
We’ll define what growth means for you—promotion, leadership, visibility, or skill expansion.
Work the plan
We’ll meet for three 60-minute sessions to address challenges and build momentum.
Apply & grow
You’ll leave each session with clear next steps and the accountability to follow through.
Align on goals
We’ll define what growth means for you—promotion, leadership, visibility, or skill expansion.
Work the plan
We’ll meet for three 60-minute sessions to address challenges and build momentum.
Apply & grow
You’ll leave each session with clear next steps and the accountability to follow through.
Align on goals
We’ll define what growth means for you—promotion, leadership, visibility, or skill expansion.
Work the plan
We’ll meet for three 60-minute sessions to address challenges and build momentum.
Apply & grow
You’ll leave each session with clear next steps and the accountability to follow through.
A focused plan for growing in your role
A focused plan for growing in your role
A focused plan for growing in your role
Coaching that helps you build visibility, take on bigger challenges, and move toward your next promotion or leadership opportunity.
Coaching that helps you build visibility, take on bigger challenges, and move toward your next promotion or leadership opportunity.
Coaching that helps you build visibility, take on bigger challenges, and move toward your next promotion or leadership opportunity.
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
3 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
Career growth
Design venture
💼 Job seeker plan
For designers looking for a role or company change
2 hours of 1:1 coaching with an experienced hiring manager
Resume & portfolio feedback, interview prep and guidance
Warm intro strategy + outreach support
Async support via private Slack group & email
Most Popular
Most Popular
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
3 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
🚀 Design venture plan
For designers ready to build income outside their 9–5
4 hours of 1:1 coaching from a designer entrepreneur
Build a business & launch plan that aligns with your goals
Warm intros and advocacy to companies & clients
Async support via private Slack group & email
Job seeker
Career growth
Design venture
💼 Job seeker plan
For designers looking for a role or company change
2 hours of 1:1 coaching with an experienced hiring manager
Resume & portfolio feedback, interview prep and guidance
Warm intro strategy + outreach support
Async support via private Slack group & email
Most Popular
Most Popular
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
3 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
🚀 Design venture plan
For designers ready to build income outside their 9–5
4 hours of 1:1 coaching from a designer entrepreneur
Build a business & launch plan that aligns with your goals
Warm intros and advocacy to companies & clients
Async support via private Slack group & email
Job seeker
Career growth
Design venture
💼 Job seeker plan
For designers looking for a role or company change
2 hours of 1:1 coaching with an experienced hiring manager
Resume & portfolio feedback, interview prep and guidance
Warm intro strategy + outreach support
Async support via private Slack group & email
Most Popular
Most Popular
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
3 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
🚀 Design venture plan
For designers ready to build income outside their 9–5
4 hours of 1:1 coaching from a designer entrepreneur
Build a business & launch plan that aligns with your goals
Warm intros and advocacy to companies & clients
Async support via private Slack group & email
Job seeker
Career growth
Design venture
💼 Job seeker plan
For designers looking for a role or company change
2 hours of 1:1 coaching with an experienced hiring manager
Resume & portfolio feedback, interview prep and guidance
Warm intro strategy + outreach support
Async support via private Slack group & email
Most Popular
Most Popular
🌱 Career growth plan
For designers in a role looking to grow
3 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
🚀 Design venture plan
For designers ready to build income outside their 9–5
4 hours of 1:1 coaching from a designer entrepreneur
Build a business & launch plan that aligns with your goals
Warm intros and advocacy to companies & clients
Async support via private Slack group & email
Trusted by designers figuring out
what’s next for them
Trusted by designers figuring out
what’s next for them
“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
More about the Career growth plan
More about the Career growth plan
Who is this plan for?
It’s for early to mid-career designers who want to grow in their current roles. It also works well for companies that want to invest in their in-house design team’s professional development.
Who is this plan for?
It’s for early to mid-career designers who want to grow in their current roles. It also works well for companies that want to invest in their in-house design team’s professional development.
Who is this plan for?
It’s for early to mid-career designers who want to grow in their current roles. It also works well for companies that want to invest in their in-house design team’s professional development.
What is the focus of this coaching plan?
This plan is focused on growth inside your current role—things like leadership skills, visibility, and influence. If you’re looking for job search support, I have a separate plan for that.
What is the focus of this coaching plan?
This plan is focused on growth inside your current role—things like leadership skills, visibility, and influence. If you’re looking for job search support, I have a separate plan for that.
What is the focus of this coaching plan?
This plan is focused on growth inside your current role—things like leadership skills, visibility, and influence. If you’re looking for job search support, I have a separate plan for that.
What’s included in the 3 hours of sessions?
Each session is 45 minutes, tailored to your goals. We’ll cover topics like promotion prep, presenting work effectively, and navigating org dynamics.
What’s included in the 3 hours of sessions?
Each session is 45 minutes, tailored to your goals. We’ll cover topics like promotion prep, presenting work effectively, and navigating org dynamics.
What’s included in the 3 hours of sessions?
Each session is 45 minutes, tailored to your goals. We’ll cover topics like promotion prep, presenting work effectively, and navigating org dynamics.
How is this different from mentorship or training?
It’s hands-on coaching, not just advice. We work on your real projects, challenges, and opportunities so you can apply what we discuss immediately.
How is this different from mentorship or training?
It’s hands-on coaching, not just advice. We work on your real projects, challenges, and opportunities so you can apply what we discuss immediately.
How is this different from mentorship or training?
It’s hands-on coaching, not just advice. We work on your real projects, challenges, and opportunities so you can apply what we discuss immediately.
If I’m a manager, how involved do I need to be?
We'll start with a short kickoff to align on goals. You'll then receive progress updates in the middle and end of the coaching plan.
If I’m a manager, how involved do I need to be?
We'll start with a short kickoff to align on goals. You'll then receive progress updates in the middle and end of the coaching plan.
If I’m a manager, how involved do I need to be?
We'll start with a short kickoff to align on goals. You'll then receive progress updates in the middle and end of the coaching plan.
Why should I choose to work with you?
I’ve spent 12+ years in product design — hiring, managing, and coaching designers at different stages of their careers. I know what managers look for, what helps designers stand out, and what it takes to grow inside a company. My coaching is practical, tailored to you, and grounded in how design careers actually work — not just generic advice you could find online.
Why should I choose to work with you?
I’ve spent 12+ years in product design — hiring, managing, and coaching designers at different stages of their careers. I know what managers look for, what helps designers stand out, and what it takes to grow inside a company. My coaching is practical, tailored to you, and grounded in how design careers actually work — not just generic advice you could find online.
Why should I choose to work with you?
I’ve spent 12+ years in product design — hiring, managing, and coaching designers at different stages of their careers. I know what managers look for, what helps designers stand out, and what it takes to grow inside a company. My coaching is practical, tailored to you, and grounded in how design careers actually work — not just generic advice you could find online.
Is there a refund policy?
If you’re not seeing value or it's not the right fit after the first session, we can issue a refund, no questions asked.
Is there a refund policy?
If you’re not seeing value or it's not the right fit after the first session, we can issue a refund, no questions asked.
Is there a refund policy?
If you’re not seeing value or it's not the right fit after the first session, we can issue a refund, no questions asked.
Let's chat!
Intro call
Ready to make progress in your design career?
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
If you're ready to level-up, get hired, or start earning more—I can help.
Let’s talk and see if it's a fit.
Let's chat!
Intro call
Ready to make progress in your design career?
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
If you're ready to level-up, get hired, or start earning more—I can help.
Let’s talk and see if it's a fit.
Let's chat!
Intro call
Ready to make progress in your design career?
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
If you're ready to level-up, get hired, or start earning more—I can help.
Let’s talk and see if it's a fit.