Mahyar Alirezaei🇨🇦

About Mahyar Alirezaei

Product Design Lead at Corpay

I help designers land their first design job through clear career guidance, resume and portfolio reviews, and honest feedback.

I’m a product lead with 15+ years of hands-on experience across enterprise, B2B, and B2C products and building design teams.

Most designers come to me feeling stuck, confused by the job market, or unsure how to position their experience for product roles.

My mentorship focuses on clear direction, honest feedback, and practical next steps, not generic or motivational advice! I’ve personally gone through the immigration and job search journey in Canada, and I help designers understand what hiring managers are actually looking for, what to ignore, and where to focus their efforts.

If you’re looking for straightforward career guidance, resume and portfolio feedback, and clarity on breaking into the design market, my sessions are designed to help you move forward with confidence.

Expertise

Sessions with Mahyar Alirezaei

• Design Review & Product Strategy (45 min): If you're looking for structured feedback, real-world insights, and a product-focused approach, this series will give you the hands-on guidance you need to grow as a designer. •Expert UX/UI Feedback on Your Work • A Strategic Approach to Product & User-Centered Design • Real-World Problem-Solving Skills • Personalized Action Plan for Growth Session Breakdown: • Session 1 – Deep Dive: UX/UI Audit & Design Critique -Bring your product, app, website, or portfolio for an in-depth review. -Identify usability issues, visual inconsistencies, and experience gaps. -Learn how to analyze and improve designs from a product perspective. • Session 2 – Product Strategy & User-Centered Thinking -Move beyond visuals—understand how business, users, and design connect. -Learn key product strategy principles and how to design for impact. -Improve problem-solving skills by focusing on real-world user needs. • Session 3 – Execution & Presentation -Learn how to effectively present and defend your design decisions. -Get insights on working with stakeholders, developers, and teams. -Final Q&A + a personalized roadmap for your next steps in UX/UI. By the end of this session, you'll walk away with practical insights and a clear direction to improve your design, strategy, or product growth.
• First Design Job (60 min): You don’t need more YouTube videos or generic advice. You need clear direction based on the job market! In this session, I help you understand where you truly stand, how your background translates to Canada, and what’s actually blocking your progress. This session is for you if: - You’re new to a country and unsure how hiring works here. - You’re applying but not getting interviews. - You don’t know if the problem is your resume, portfolio, or strategy What we’ll do together: - Look at your background honestly and realistically - Identify the gap between where you are and what the market expects - Review your resume and portfolio positioning (at a high level) - Remove confusion and false assumptions - Create a clear direction You’ll leave with: - A calm, realistic plan. - Clarity on what matters and what doesn’t - Confidence to move forward without second-guessing
• Resume & Portfolio Review (45 min): Most resumes and portfolios don’t fail because of bad design; They fail because the story isn’t clear to hiring managers. In this session, I review your resume and portfolio the way a hiring manager would quickly, critically, and honestly. This session is for you if: - You’re applying but hearing nothing back - You’re unsure if your work is “good enough” for the market - You feel your experience isn’t translating properly What we’ll focus on: - Resume structure, language, and red flags - Portfolio case studies: what to keep, fix, or remove - Where recruiters lose interest - How to communicate impact instead of tasks You’ll leave with: - Clear, actionable feedback! - Specific changes you can make immediately! - A stronger sense of confidence in your materials!
• Career Direction & Role Fit (60 min): Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re not good enough; It usually means you’re aiming in the wrong direction. This session helps you step back, see the bigger picture, and choose a path that makes sense for your skills, your energy, and the market. This session is for you if: - You’re unsure about UX vs Product vs UI roles - You don’t know if you should aim junior, mid, or senior - You feel lost or burned out from trying everything What we’ll do: - Assess your strengths and experience honestly - Compare them against real market demand - Identify what to stop chasing - Define a focused and realistic next step You’ll leave with: - Career clarity - Reduced anxiety - A sense of direction instead of pressure

What mentees say

“I had an outstanding session with Mahyar, who truly excelled in every aspect of mentorship. His amazing communication skills and deep subject knowledge provided me with invaluable insights into the current job market. He motivated me with his positive approach and exceptional problem-solving abilities. I highly recommend booking a session with Mahyar”

“I had a really great session with Mahyar. He was clear, honest, and genuinely helpful. Nothing he said felt generic , every answer was thoughtful, practical, and backed by real experience. What I enjoyed most was how he actually listened. He understood where I am in my career and gave guidance that felt relevant and doable. It was one of those conversations that stays with you.”

“I had an amazing mentorship session with Mahyar. His feedback on my resume and portfolio was clear, structured, and highly actionable. The questions he asked pushed me to think from a new perspective and helped me clearly identify my weak points and where I should focus more. With his strong market knowledge and practical examples, the session was truly eye-opening.”