The design portfolio that got me hired at Shopify

Issue 10: Learn key strategies for a standout portfolio from a Staff Product Designer's journey, focusing on project selection, leadership skills, and showcasing diverse design capabilities.

Three years ago, I was leading design at ReferralCandy, a small B2B startup in Singapore. I balanced a split role of 60% UX management and 40% hands-on design on critical projects. Craving a return to a role that merged individual contribution with leadership, I set my sights on the Staff Product Design role at Shopify.

Here’s how I crafted a portfolio that showcased my design skills but also highlighted my leadership and mentoring capabilities.