At Craft & Rigor, we understand that professional growth is a journey, and every step along the way is essential. That's why we offer personalized blended coaching + mentoring services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're starting your career, looking to advance, or seeking guidance on your design path, our coaching sessions will empower you to reach your full potential.
Those looking to get into the field of design for the first time.
Design program graduates looking to land their first design job.
Those already in the field of design and looking to change jobs.
Those already in the field of design and looking to grow their careers.
Having mentored countless UX professionals for over 25 years we can help guide you through finding a career path that's right for you.
We will work with you to get an understanding of your situation and provide guidance that applies to what you are trying to achieve.
We will give you hiring manager advice that helps you on your job hunt. We will make sure you are putting your best foot forward.
Nick Finck is a self-taught UX professional who has been doing design for over 25 years. Nick has also been a design instructor and has seen over 250 of his grads go on to have successful careers in the field of design. Nick's work experience includes managing design and research teams for over 14 years and leading organizations of over 30 designers, researchers, and managers for fortune 500 companies. He also has experience freelancing independently as well as running a design agency for five years. Nick has coached + mentored countless designers and watched them lead successful careers in the field. Nick brings that experience and expertise to all of his coaching sessions.
Design coaching + mentoring provides guidance and insight on growing in your career, developing your skills, finding your strengths are areas for improvement. It can also yield some significant measurable outcomes. Below are some of the measurable results from our clients that utilized our service.
These results demonstrate some of the tangible positive impact of our design coaching + mentoring service. As with any guidance, the specific outcomes will depend on your unique needs and context as well as your individual commitment to the coaching + mentoring process.
In just a few sessions Nick has helped me reshape my career and further advance my UX design expertise and skills. He gave me the nudge I needed when I needed it the most and for that I am grateful. Nick can provide me with valuable advice on anything from a specific design problem to long-term career ladder guidance.
—Lachezar Petkov
Sr. Product Designer
Microsoft
Nick's knowledge and experience was evident because soon after making the necessary portfolio changes, I began getting interviews. I ended up accepting a UX design offer in the industry I wanted with the salary I requested. I highly recommend Nick for coaching.
—Kayvan Mesbah
UX Designer
U.S. Digital Response
Ready to take the next step in your design career? Choose a session package and embark on a journey of growth and success.
Looking for a larger package of sessions? We do bookings for 6 months (12 sessions), 12 months (24 sessions), or more to fit your needs. We can put together a coaching + mentoring package that matches any employer's training budget. Reach out and let us know how we can help.
We offer pro-bono coaching + mentoring services to folks who identify with an underrepresented group in tech. If you feel you qualify for this, please complete the application. Note: Pro-bono sessions are available only on a limited schedule.
It costs a business roughly 140% of the annual salary of a senior-level designer each time a senior designer leaves. It impacts team morale, often knowledge is lost, and a newly hired designer can take as much as a year to ramp up. A key reason designers leave is the lack of opportunity & support for their growth. Mentoring + coaching provides this support.
We offer 1:1 coaching + mentoring for your entire design team. We can work with your existing L&D team or help you establish your L&D program internally. We will partner with you to define what your design team needs are & how to best achieve results for your team members and your business alike.
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