Marjolein🇳🇿
Senior product designer at Phocas
About Marjolein
Senior product designer at Phocas
Hi there, I'm Marjolein (you can call me Mar), a Dutchie living in Ōtautahi, New Zealand. I have over 7 years of experience as a UX/UI designer, and 10 as a graphic designer. I frequently mentor junior designers, run Figma workshops, and do some public speaking. I can help you with the following:
Portfolio reviews
AI prototyping & best practices
Communication with stakeholders
Setting clear goals for yourself
Negative self-talk/self-doubt/imposter syndrome
Starting out with Accessibility / inclusive design
LGBTQ+ friendly space 🏳️🌈
Expertise
Sessions with Marjolein
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“Mar was invaluable in helping me navigate the challenges of relocating to New Zealand. Her expertise in the local job market and her insights into the cultural differences were instrumental in my successful transition. Would love to chat with her again, thank you!”
“Mar was so kind and so easy to talk to. It felt like 2 people in the same industry sharing conversation & challenges and loved all the insights and advice she shared. She even pushed me to become a mentor as well!”
“Marjolein is an exceptional mentor who generously shared her career journey and insights with me. Her valuable advice has been instrumental in helping me navigate the current job market downturn. She provided constructive feedback on my portfolios and offered actionable suggestions to address my queries. I am grateful for her guidance and look forward to meeting her again.”