I talk to a lot of UX designers who feel stuck.

Not because they don’t have the skills.

Not because they aren’t good enough.

But because they’re afraid to leave a toxic or disorganized workplace.

Why?

Because it feels like starting over from scratch.

• “What if no one hires me?”

• “I don’t have the ‘perfect’ UX background.”

• “I can’t compete with unicorn designers.”

Here’s the truth: You’re not starting over. You’re repositioning.

Most designers don’t realize that their non-traditional background is an advantage—if they frame it correctly.

🚀 Freelancer? You already know stakeholder management & business strategy.

🚀 Consultant? You’ve solved diverse problems across industries.

🚀 Self-taught? You’ve learned UX the same way most senior designers did—by doing.

The problem isn’t your experience. It’s how you present it.

When I worked with a mid-level UX designer who felt “stuck” in a bad work environment, we didn’t change his skills. We changed his story.

✅ We repositioned his experience to highlight business impact (not just UI).

✅ We reframed his freelance work as strategy & leadership.

✅ We focused on healthy workplaces where his skills were valued.

The result?

More interviews.

Better culture fit.

A role that actually respected his expertise.

If you’re tired of chaotic workplaces and want to land a role where you actually thrive, DM me “HEALTHY” and I’ll send you the framework we used.