Launching Your Career: Job Search & Networking | ADPList NYC 🇺🇸 (Powered by Locofy & School of Visual Arts)
Welcome to our series, "UX Uncensored: No BS, Just Real-World Skills" brought to you by ADPList Mentors & Ambassadors in NYC!
This series is designed to empower aspiring and early-career UX designers with the essential skills, knowledge, and strategies to navigate the job market and build successful careers. Expect expert insights, practical advice, interactive learning, and network opportunities throughout these events.
In this 2nd session, we will focus on:
Positioning Yourself in the Market: Creating a cohesive brand identity across your resume, portfolio, LinkedIn and everything else in between!
Job Search Strategies: Effective online and offline job search techniques. Leveraging industry events and networking opportunities!
Building Your Network: Connecting with other UX designers and industry professionals and utilizing LinkedIn and other online platforms to your benefit.
Communicating with Recruiters and Hiring Managers: Making a strong first impression! Nailing the interview and follow-up.
Overcoming Challenges: Dealing with rejection and setbacks. How to stay motivated and persistent in your job search!
Networking Tips and Tricks: Learn how to build and maintain professional relationships.
📍 We'll meet on the 3rd floor of SVA! You must be registered to attend, as the front desk/security will check for your name from a pre-printed list.
🐛 All designers, researchers, product people, entrepreneurs, engineers, and other tech friends are welcome to register. You don't have to be a member of ADPList to come see what we're all about.
🔺 If you register and are unable to make it in person, please cancel your registration to let others have an opportunity. No-shows might result in exclusion from future sessions as these sessions will build on one another.
Agenda
2:00 PM: Doors Open + Community Pre-Networking
2:30 PM: Welcome + introduction
2:35 PM: A word from our Global Sponsor, Locofy.ai
2:45 PM: Panel Discussion, QnA, + Interactive Activities
4:15 PM: Networking
4:45 PM: Closing Remarks
5:00 PM: Doors Close!
Speakers
Joey Kilrain, Fractional Design Leader
Joey Kilrain is a scrappy design leader focused on growth and innovation with extensive experience in service and product design. Proven track record in mentoring & coaching, research & analytics, UX/UI design, data visualization, across various industries including FinTech, AdTech, Pharma, and Education
Shivam Gupta, UX Designer
Shivam (She-vum) is a UX Designer at Google with a passion for creating products that tell stories. With 9+ years of combined design and development experience, he brings a unique perspective to creating user-centric solutions. He is driven by the belief that great design can empower people and make their lives better! Connect with him on LinkedIn.
Jamon Sin, Art director/ Visual designer
Jamon is an art director and visual designer working out of Brooklyn, New York. He has worked for non-profits, at a startup, in nimble studio environments, and for an advertising behemoth. At the core, Jamon appreciates craft, honesty, simplicity, and most importantly, for something to evoke an emotion. He values having a visual mindset where there's always meaning and intention behind it.
Nara Thada, Creative Director
Currently, at 🦊 RedWolf Labs as the Creative Director, I help startups with their branding, creating branded templates for decks, ads, websites, and marketing collateral. (As well) At 🌏 ADPList as a Design Mentor, I mentor global designers and helped organize events for the NY and global design community. My 🧡 Passions are “Boba” My Cat, Biking, Boxing, Exploring Music, Hiking, Hosting Events, Mentorship, Oil Pastel & Digital Illustration, Surfing, and Traveling! Let’s connect on LinkedIn!
Arthi Sundararajan, Senior Interaction Designer
Arthi ♥️ is an Interaction Designer at Bloomberg, with a passion for solving complex challenges related to the interpretation of large datasets. Known for her deep empathy, she excels at connecting with users and understanding their needs to enhance their experiences. Her career spans across government research & development, ecommerce, and the financial data industry, with significant influence in all stages of product design and software development. Transitioning from software engineering to design, Arthi brings a unique perspective to her work. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring art 🎨, history 🖼️, and video games 🎮.
ADPList NYC
Meet the Team
This event is planned and hosted by ADPList Mentors & Ambassadors representing the ADPList NYC chapter!
Joey Kilrain, ADPList Mentor & NYC Ambassador
Shivam Gupta, ADPList Mentor & NYC Ambassador
Jamon Sin, ADPList Mentor & NYC Ambassador
Nara Thunyathada, ADPList Mentor
Arthi Sundararajan, ADPList Mentor
How to Get Involved
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About ADPList
ADPList is a global community of mentors and learners, a community that was founded in 2021 with a mission to democratize mentorship for all. It has since grown to 30,000+ mentors who have mentored more than 100 million minutes in 141 countries across the globe. Our community gatherings are a great opportunity to meet new ADPeople, build community, talk shop, and get inspired.
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Our Partners
All ADPList Chapter Events are free and accessible to all, thanks to our generous sponsors.
🌎 Our Global Partner is Locofy
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📍 Our Venue Sponsor is School of Visual Arts MFA in Interaction Design
The MFA in Interaction Design at the School of Visual Arts explores the edges and possibilities of new technologies toward a more inclusive and accessible world. In this two-year stem-certified graduate program located in the heart of New York City, a community of designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and technologists learn interaction design skills, methods, and mindsets to seed healthier and more inclusive futures.