How do you stand out as an early-career designer in this job market?

For aspiring and entry-level designers, especially those transitioning careers, here's an important piece of advice: Change your mindset when creating your portfolio. A portfolio showcases your best work, the result of your learning and practice in design.

Instead of focusing solely on your portfolio, be honest with yourself and focus on developing your craft the way you would in any other highly technical skill-driven career. Spend ample time and energy studying, producing, gathering feedback, and iterating on your work.

— a Director of Product Design