Design:Unfiltered

hi Design:Unfiltered fam! We won't be broadcasting tomorrow, but be sure to catch us in 2 weeks on Wed March 19th at 1pm ET. We're looking forward to seeing you then! Meanwhile, because we know you're going to be *sorely* missing your Erica / Joanne / Jared infusion, here's our last session in case you missed it, to tide you over :) #designunfiltered #duf #designrecruitment #uxjobs

This Wed 2/19 @ 1pm ET, Design:Unfiltered had a GREAT talk with our loyal listeners, and fielded all sorts of questions , like, "What do recruiters REALLY think of that 'Open to Work' banner on your LI photo?" to "Why are companies taking so long to hire?" and "What are some applicable skills if a company is looking for an 'AI expert' but that's not exactly me?" Hope you enjoy the replay, and thanks to all who showed up and participated! We'll see you next time on Wed March 5th @ 1pm ET! #designunfiltered #duf

We are still on today at 1pm ET! Update - it will just be the 3 of us recruiters, as unforseen circumstances have made it impossible for Nick to join us today. We’ll have him on another time, BUT for now, you get 3 big beautiful recruiter brains to ask your Qs to. We’ll take the topics you most want to know about and have a lively discussion :) See you in 20 mins!

February 2025 already! Season 2, episode of Design Unfiltered is coming to your screens this week with a very special guest - Adam Bunke With over 20 years in all things Design, Adam was most recently the Chief Experience Officer at Talkiatry, a virtual mental health platform that's completed over 1 million sessions. Talk about Human Centered! Bring your questions, bring your curiosity and let's embrace having access to a Design Leader with 2 decades of knowledge to share! This is an open forum Live Stream, drop your comments in the feed and we'll dive in!

Design:Unfiltered in the wild! Erica Fortgang and her buddy Alexa Rissoff came out to see me, Joanne Weaver sing at my Flatiron Room Nomad residency last night - what a great eve! You guys really elevated the vibe in the room and made it an extra fun night. Thank you! ?? Next time we’ll have to get Jared Tredly to come sit in with his jazz brushes ?? Mark your calendars for the next Design:Unfiltered on Wed Feb 5th at 1pm ET! We had a great one this last Wed Jan 22nd and just posted it on this page, so y’all can kick off the year with us, even if asynch :) #designunfiltered #duf #productdesign #ux #uxjobs #productdesigner

Welcome to 2025 and welcome to the second season of Design : Unfiltered! Our three hosts, New Yorks most established Design Recruiters - Joanne Weaver, Erica Fortgang and Jared Tredly, are back again this year to continue bringing you behind the scenes market info, all the inside details on recruitment and introducing you to some of the MVP's in our Design Community who we can learn and gain value from! Join us on the first Livestream for 2025 where we bring you a 'State of the Market' for what's happening for 2025 in the Design Market and community!

We're LIVE at 1pm ET today, Wed Jan 22nd, to take all your Q's in real time, and give you the state of the union of the design recruitment scene. Come, meet new friends, get inspiration, get jiggy with it! :) See you there; Attend link is below. #designunfiltered #duf #designrecruitment #ux #uxdesign #productdesign #uxjobs #productdesignjobs

As we welcome 2025, it’s impossible not to acknowledge the challenges faced by so many in Los Angeles. Our thoughts are with those impacted by the fires—friends, colleagues, and the countless talented individuals in our networks navigating this difficult time. ?? ?? At the same time, we want to thank *you* for an incredible year of Design:Unfiltered! Your engagement has made our live podcasts a success, leading to milestones like launching our LinkedIn page and growing our community. Looking ahead, we’re excited to keep the momentum going and would love your input as we plan for the year: #1 Save the Date: Our first 2025 pod is January 22nd (virtual) at 1 PM EST. We'd love for you to invite/share with 3 friends. Link to follow! #2 Share your thoughts in the comments: What topics interest you most for the year ahead? Should we keep surprising you, or are there specific areas you'd like us to cover? Here’s what we explored in 2024: -Resumes/portfolios -Interviewing best practices -Mindset/life coaching -Networking & LinkedIn strategies -Standing out as a candidate -Compensation/negotiation for FTE & freelance -Working with Product teams -Market trends Featured Guests Included: -Fine art/design professionals -Product managers -Internal design recruiters & Heads of Talent -Career & life coaches -Design leadership We have plenty of ideas for 2025, from AI and software demos to mock interviews, VC fundraising, and beyond. But this community is about *you*, so let us know what excites you! Wishing everyone a happy and inspiring New Year. -Erica Fortgang, Joanne Weaver, and Jared Tredly

In this Design:Unfiltered snippet, we explore a powerful tool to help you reflect on satisfaction across all areas of your life—from career and health to relationships and fun, with Marc Scheff. By focusing on just one area that could naturally elevate the others, you can reset, prioritize, and create impactful change. ?? Key insights: - How to reflect on your satisfaction across different life “slices” - Why identifying one focus area can create a ripple effect in your life - The power of routines, habits, and casting “micro votes” for the person you want to become ?? What’s one area you’d focus on to make a difference in your overall satisfaction? Let’s inspire each other in the comments! #LifeBalance #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth #HabitsMatter #DesignUnfiltered

Job hunting, career growth, or creative challenges—whatever mountain you’re climbing, it’s easy to feel isolated. In this Design:Unfiltered snippet, we discuss the power of sharing struggles, breaking free from the “hamster wheel,” and finding clarity by stepping away and connecting with others. Sometimes, the best ideas come when we pause, breathe, and let our minds wander. ?? Key insights: - Why sharing challenges can remind you you’re not alone - How “getting in your body” and creating space for stillness can spark new ideas - The science behind creative breakthroughs during default-mode thinking (shower thoughts, anyone?) ?? What helps you reset when you’re feeling stuck? Let’s inspire each other below! With guest Marc Scheff and hosts Jared, Erica and Joanne. #CreativeMindset #SelfCare #CareerGrowth #DesignCommunity #DesignUnfiltered