Design Mentorships

Empowering the next generation of designers through personalised guidance and strategic career development.

Choose your path

1-hour power sessions

Intensive, focused mentorship for immediate impact

Investment: £75/session
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Video call + follow-up resources

All things design

Ask me anything. We'll explore freelancing, workflows, design systems, career advice, interview skills, and beyond. This session is about collaboration, challenging the status quo, and discovering unexplored areas of design.

Portfolio review

We'll break down your goals and examine your portfolio's visual language and project context. Leave with a clear understanding of your work and actionable steps to build a killer portfolio that stands out.

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Land your dream product design Job

A structured 4-session program designed to transform your career trajectory

Investment: £500/4 session
Duration: 4 weeks, 90 minutes per session
Format: Video calls + homework + resources + ongoing support

Session 1: Foundation & strategy

  • Market Analysis: Understanding the product design landscape
  • Personal Branding: Defining your unique value proposition
  • Goal Setting: Creating your 90-day job search roadmap

Homework: Research target companies, refine your design positioning

Session 2: Portfolio transformation

  • Project Selection: Choosing the right case studies
  • Storytelling Framework: The anatomy of compelling design narratives using my framework
  • Portfolio Format: Choose the format that aligns with your goals and start building it
  • Visual Polish: Making your work shine

    Homework: Build 2-3 key case studies using our framework

    Session 3: Application & Interview Mastery

    • Resume Optimisation: Making ATS and humans love your CV
    • Cover Letter Templates: Personalised approaches that get responses
    • STAR Method: Master this technique for behavioral interview questions
    • Mock Interviews: Practice design challenges and presentation skills with real-time feedback
    • Salary Negotiation: Know your worth and how to communicate it

    Homework: Apply our strategies to 5 target positions

    Session 4: Launch & momentum

    • Final Portfolio Review: Ensuring everything is launch-ready
    • Network Activation: Leveraging connections and building new ones
    • Follow-up Strategies: Staying top-of-mind with recruiters
    • Continuous Growth Plan: Maintaining momentum post-program

    Bonus: 30-day email support for interview prep and offer negotiations

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    Why work with me?

    • 5+ years across diverse industries: retail, e-commerce, communications, banking & finance, startups, consulting, B2B and B2C
    • Proven track record of helping designers level up their careers
    • Holistic approach combining technical skills with leadership development
    • Real world experience that I've gained from startup to enterprise environments

    Questions?

    Email me at hola@melbaudon.com or book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss which option is right for you.