Looking to leave current job and get a couple of referrals (based in NYC)
Hey blinders! I've started to look for a new job and have had phone interviews. My background has mostly been in startups as a Product Designer, so I've applied to startup companies. But I'm wondering how I stack up to bigger companies, their challenges, and really wanting to learn more from leading designers. I haven't had that mentorship and don't want to get stuck in the startup mentality of moving fast, wearing many hats, while still early in my career. Basically, I started working at startups since in high school. The biggest creative/design team I've been a part of is 6 designers, including myself, at a small company that I shortly interned at. And the other times, over the last few years, it's me and one or two other "jack-of-all-trades" types. I'd be keen to joining a company with an established (or somewhat) design culture and could possibly offer mentorship. Yes I can do: UI, UX, and visual design; and am proficient in front-end development (HTML/CSS and some JavaScript and React) - I can do some cool shit! I've worked on a broad number of design projects (from responsive web, product features, and Android app design). Open to career advice here or off-blind, and any referrals to Google, Facebook or Netflix also welcome ๐ Thanks y'all
Or Palantir! (our design team uses sketch for mockups and react for front-end, and its pretty legit - we open-sourced blueprint)
Do you have referrals at Palantir? I have sent an application for a Design role in the past and didn't hear back :(
Do you like the work you do? Or is it all creepy stuff?
Question: what do people (other designers) tend to look to when it comes to determining your base TC or range?
The larger tech companies treat the salaries for designers the same as the engineering discipine.
Look at Asana! Their design team is pretty legit.
I'm not a huge fan of the Asana product, but will look. Thanks!