Pascal Looff🇩🇪

About Pascal Looff

Lead Product Designer at Droppe

I'm Pascal, a Product Designer & Design Lead based in Berlin with 10+ years of hands-on experience shipping B2B SaaS products across healthcare, climate tech, and staffing platforms.

I've been exactly where you are: unsure how to stand out and wondering if your portfolio is good enough. That's why I mentor.

Who I help Junior and early-career product designers who want to break into or level up in tech. Whether you're a career switcher building your first case study or a junior designer preparing for your next big interview, I'm here for you.

Why designers work with me · I've hired and led designers: I know exactly what hiring managers look for in portfolios and interviews. · I've mentored 50+ designers through career transitions, portfolio rebuilds, and interview prep with a track record of helping them land roles. · I offer actionable, specific feedback in every session: you'll always leave with clear next steps.

How I mentor Empathetic but direct. I know how discouraging the job search can be, and I'll never dismiss what you're feeling. But I'll also give you the honest, practical feedback you need to actually move forward. Every session is a safe space to be vulnerable AND an opportunity for real progress.

Expertise

Sessions with Pascal Looff

• Free Intro Call (15 min): A short session to figure out where you're stuck and how I can help. Bring your questions, frustrations, or goals. No prep needed. You'll leave with clarity on your next move, plus a set of free and paid options to support your growth. No strings attached!
• Career Growth Session (60 min): Feeling stuck in execution mode, delivering screens while others make the decisions, is one of the biggest frustrations for junior and mid-level designers. We'll break down the skills, mindset, and behaviors that separate you from seniors. You'll get a clear roadmap for your growth to boost your career without waiting years for the right manager to finally notice you.
• Mock Interview Session (60 min): You have the skills, but can you show your thinking under pressure? We'll practice real scenarios: design tasks, whiteboard challenges, and stakeholder questions. You'll learn what interviewers test for and how to deliver confidently. Walk into your next interview ready to perform.
• Ask Me Anything (60 min): No agenda needed. Bring any design topic to the table: portfolio feedback, interview prep, career direction, or a challenge at work. I'll give you clear, actionable guidance so you walk away with next steps you can apply right away.
• Portfolio Review (60 min): I'll review your portfolio the way a hiring manager would: cut the fluff, highlight what matters, and frame your projects for maximum impact. You'll walk away with a portfolio that actually gets callbacks, not just another "nice case study" collecting dust.
• AI for Designers (60 min): Should you learn AI tools? How do you design AI-powered features responsibly? I've shipped AI products from scratch and can help you cut through the noise: what's real, what's just LinkedIn hype, and how to use AI as a design advantage.

What mentees say

“I had two sessions with Pascal and they were extremely valuable. He helped me structure and deliver a strong presentation, shared practical tips on storytelling and clear communication and guided me through my interview preparation. His advice gave me the confidence I needed: shortly after our session, I received my first job offer as a UX/UI Designer.”

“From the beginning Pascal was fully aware of my situation through me upfront message, and tried to give me as much tips and advice in the short time as possible. He even extended the time, which i really appreciated. He asked good questions, and offered more resources to educate myself. I would definitely book a session again with him!”

“I recently had a one-hour mentoring session with Pascal on APD List, and it was incredibly insightful. Pascal provided clear and transparent feedback, offering valuable guidance on improving job hunting strategies. His expertise in crafting CVs, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and refining portfolios was evident.”