Joseph Louis Tan

Founding mentor

LinkedIn Top Voice. Former Head of Product Design turned Career Coach for Senior to Director Level Product/UX Designers @ Career Creators

Singapore Singapore (UTC+8) 15+ yrs in design

About

LinkedIn Top Voice since 2024. Former Head of Product Design (hiring manager) at a talent sourcing platform used by 4M+ recruiters globally. Trusted by 50+ experienced designers (senior to director levels) who landed the right roles for them in 4-12 weeks with $10k - $50k salary increases through The Backdoor. Received 70+ LinkedIn recommendations, and 50+ successful client stories. 18+ years in design. 6 career pivots. Executive MBA. Taught design to 1000+ students at top design schools.

How I can help

I help experienced product and UX designers move from being overlooked to being clearly positioned for senior, staff, lead, manager, head, and director-level opportunities. Whether you are not getting interviews, being passed over for promotion, struggling to communicate your strategic impact, or unsure how to reach decision-makers without relying on job boards, we will identify what is blocking you and determine the clearest next move. Book a Career Strategy Session ✅ Get an experienced hiring manager’s perspective on your current situation ✅ Clarify the role, positioning, or career outcome you are aiming for ✅ Identify the roadblocks keeping you stuck ✅ Leave with clearer priorities and practical next steps Best suited for experienced product and UX designers navigating a job search, career pivot, stalled progression, leadership move, or difficult career decision. This is not a junior portfolio review, design critique, or general introductory mentoring session. Not sure which session to book? Choose the 45-minute session for one focused issue. Choose the 90-minute session when you need to unpack a more complex situation and build a broader plan. Not ready to book yet? Watch The Backdoor Plan to learn how experienced designers land roles without relying on job boards, or take the free Hiring Signal Quiz to uncover what may be weakening your profile.

Ask me about

IC to manager

Returning from a break

Layoffs

First or only designer

A failed launch

A reorg

Getting passed over

Influence without authority

Stakeholder standoffs

Presenting to execs

Negotiating comp

First design hires

Craft to strategy

Growing into leadership

Senior designer job searches

Staff and principal positioning

Portfolio positioning for senior roles

Senior and leadership interviews

Expertise

UX Designer

Product Designer

Design Manager

Design Lead

B2B SaaS

Leadership

Negotiation

Interviewing

Selected work

The Backdoor Plan (How Experienced Designers Land Roles Without Applying)

UXfolio x Career Creators: The 6 questions every UX portfolio must answer

Free Quiz - Discover the gaps hiring managers see in your profile.

The OS - Become the designer companies come to.

Sessions

Career Strategy Session (45-min)$200
45 min
For experienced designers who need clarity on one immediate career challenge. Bring a specific issue—an upcoming interview, positioning question, promotion conversation, portfolio decision, negotiation, or difficult career choice. We will examine what is happening, identify the underlying issue, and work through the clearest way forward. You will leave with sharper messaging, clear priorities, and specific next steps.
Career Strategy Session (90-min)$400
90 min
For senior, staff, lead, manager, and director-level designers who are preparing for a move or have been searching without getting the traction they expected. We will step back and assess the full picture: how you are positioned, whether your target roles make sense, what your profile and portfolio communicate, and how to get in front of decision-makers rather than waiting in the application pile. You will leave with a clearer direction, stronger positioning, and a practical plan for reaching the right companies and people.

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