Jaythan Elam🇺🇸

About Jaythan Elam

Adjunct Professor at Southern Adventist University

Having navigated the dynamic landscape of startups and honed my skills within esteemed international software agencies, I've emerged as a resilient force in product design—a scrappy powerhouse and a steadfast leader of creative teams.

My passion lies in fostering creative collaboration with visionary thinkers and high-performers. Thriving under pressure, I am solution-oriented, deeply committed to equity and inclusion, and lead with empathy. I possess the unique ability to hold a vision at 10,000 feet while standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you in the weeds.

Here's how I can assist you: • Conduct a comprehensive portfolio review • Provide support to overcome challenges and get unstuck • Define visions and set goals for your professional journey • Assist in preparing for difficult conversations, whether managing up or down • Offer clarity on your strengths and areas for growth • Guide recovery from burnout, reigniting the spark within • Facilitate the development of your craft • Offer valuable insights through resume reviews and interview preparation

Let's collaborate to elevate your journey and unlock your full potential.

Expertise

Sessions with Jaythan Elam

• Career Transition Success (30 min): Transitioning to a new career path can be both exciting and challenging. In this mentorship series, we'll provide guidance and support to navigate this change with confidence. From identifying transferable skills to setting achievable career goals, you'll gain the tools needed to successfully transition into a rewarding new career and seize opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Craft Your Portfolio (30 min): This is an hour long session where together we will discuss your career objectives as well as pair design and execute strategies for your website, resume, interview deck, and other items you need for your advancement.
• Embrace risks with ease (30 min): In these mentorship, you'll discover the advantages of taking risks and learn to step outside your comfort zone. Gain insights into handling the consequences of risk-taking and develop strategies to approach opportunities with confidence. Embrace a proactive mindset to thrive in challenges and seize new opportunities for growth.
• Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session

What mentees say

“Jaythan genuinely cares about building strong relationships and is more proactive in staying connected than most mentors on here. He’s super responsive and always up for thoughtful conversations about design and career growth. With over 20 years of design experience, his insights are especially valuable for anyone early in their career.”

“I originally reached out to Jaythan to learn more about design, but from our first conversation, I knew we could talk about so much more. His experience spans career growth, product strategy, and startups. What makes him a great mentor isn’t just what he shares—it’s how he helps you build your own path.”

“Jaythan gave me very helpful and directional feedback to help me with my job search. I left the call with new ideas, new tools, and a renewed sense of hope that I'll be out of this job hunt thing soon.”