KRKiley Rundle
Founding mentor
🐰 5 sessions
Product Design Manager @ Intuit
About
I started my career in brand and marketing design before finding my way into product design and, eventually, design leadership. Over 15+ years, I’ve learned that careers are rarely linear and that the qualities that make you different are often your greatest strengths. My mentoring style is warm, honest, and practical. I’ll cheer you on, ask questions, and give you the kind of candid feedback I’d want someone to give me.
How I can help
I help product designers tighten their portfolios, tell clearer case study stories, and show the thinking and impact behind their work. I’ve reviewed 100+ portfolios and hired designers at every level, so I can also share an honest behind-the-scenes perspective on what hiring teams are generally looking for. I’m especially happy to support designers exploring the move from IC to manager, new managers finding their leadership style, or people breaking into product design from marketing, brand, or other creative backgrounds.
Ask me about
Layoffs
IC to manager
Returning from a break
A failed launch
A reorg
Influence without authority
Imposter syndrome
Building a design system
First design hires
Craft to strategy
Growing into leadership
Expertise
What mentees say
3 testimonials on Hop · 77 sessions and 5.0 on ADPList, checked by the Hop team. See it on ADPList ↗
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Mentees say:specific · 3prepared · 2great listener · 2honest · 2
Kiley gave such great advice and feedback on my portfolio case studies! After the session, she gave me detailed notes of feedback on my portfolio. The feedback was really helpful and made me understand more of what a recruiter and design manager would look more at in case studies. I also got insight on what potential questions would be asked if I was doing a portfolio presentation, which was really helpful to know and prepare for.
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Kacey · Oct 2026 · 1:1 session
Kiley gave me thoughtful feedback from a manager’s perspective, which helped me look at my portfolio in a completely different way. She also followed up after our session and sent detailed notes from everything we discussed. With her years of experience, she brings a lot of valuable insight and can help in many different areas. I’d definitely recommend working with Kiley and look forward to booking another session with her soon!
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May · Oct 2026 · 1:1 session
I reached out to Kiley to get her perspective on my positioning, given her experience on the hiring side. I shared a few patterns I'd noticed across my work, and she helped me think through how to use those strengths without limiting myself. I really appreciated how thoughtful and practical her advice was. She's a great mentor!
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Cyril · Oct 2026 · 1:1 session
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