You’ve spent hours fine-tuning your portfolio, but there’s still a nagging thought: “Is this good enough?”

Spoiler alert: It’s not just about your portfolio.

Many designers believe the key to landing a dream UX role is having a flawless portfolio. But here’s the truth—hiring managers care less about perfection and more about the results you can deliver.

Think about this: A designer with a mediocre portfolio but a killer pitch often beats someone with the “perfect” portfolio. Why? Because the pitch shows how they solve problems, drive business outcomes, and align with the company’s goals.

Here’s the disconnect:

• Designers obsess over aesthetics but forget to show impact.

• They believe their portfolio speaks for itself, but hiring managers are looking for context and clarity.

• Networking feels awkward, so they rely on job boards—putting their portfolio through a black hole.

Instead of perfecting every pixel, focus on crafting a pitch that communicates:

1. The business value behind your work.

2. How your solutions solve specific problems.

3. Why you’re the right fit for their team.

This is what we teach in the UX Careerpreneur program: the “Maximum Impact Portfolio.” It’s lean, impactful, and paired with a “Minimum Valuable Pitch” that opens doors.

Ready to stop tweaking and start pitching? Let’s create a portfolio and pitch that gets you noticed. Hit reply with “Pitch Perfect,” and I’ll share the next steps.