Selene Chew🇸🇬

About Selene Chew

Principal Product Designer at LinkedIn

⏳ 10+ years of UX design experience & Management in San Francisco Bay Area. Recently moved back to Singapore! 💡Design and lead with ethics, compassion, mindfulness 💼 prior to LinkedIn, worked at various startups (Big Data AI SaaS, retail, etc.) 💻 experienced in building products from zero to product-market fit 🙋‍♀️ worked as a sole designer and also with larger design teams 🎩 wearing multiple hats as Project Lead, UX researcher, Product Manager and Design Manager

Ask me about 💬 how to vibe code as a designer 💬 how to prepare for an interview / answer any interview questions 💬 how to standout in your job search 💬 startup vs large company 💬 sole designer vs larger design teams 💬 how to rock your LinkedIn profile 💬 portfolio reviews 💬 should I be a design manager 💬 transitioning from Industrial Design / UX Research into UX Designer

Outside of work 💡passionate about topics of mindfulness, social good, and underserved communities 📿 Hosting meditation, book clubs, talks, workshops for Buddhist young adults (sfyad.org) 📜 I share job search tips and career advice on my LinkedIn feed, follow me if you’re interested.

Expertise

Sessions with Selene Chew

• Need advice (25 min): - Practice interview - portfolio & resume review - career guidance - day to day work challenges: conflict/stakeholder management, time/project management - leadership skills development - product strategy - project review - how to get your finance setup
• Deep dive: Craft your portfolio (25 min): Detailed deep dive on how to improve your portfolio, what hiring managers care about, how to land your ideal company with your portfolio.
• Mental health coaching (25 min): In this engaging and insightful session, we will delve into the unique challenges faced by tech professionals, including burnout, imposter syndrome, and anxiety during the job search. Drawing from my experience as a manager and meditation practitioner, I will share relatable insights and effective strategies tailored specifically for individuals in the tech industry. Together, we will explore practical frameworks designed to help navigate the pressures of the workplace and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity. This session aims to create a supportive environment where we can openly discuss these common struggles, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding. Participants will leave with actionable takeaways that empower them to manage their mental health more effectively while pursuing their career goals. Join us to find clarity and connection as we tackle these important topics together.
• Mock interview (55 min): 55min mock interview for a design position at a tech company. Option (1) Technical Mock Interview Prepare a <5min self intro and a 15min project overview I'll ask questions about your portfolio as a hiring manager for 15mins. Then I'll provide feedback on your interview answers and portfolio presentations with the remaining time. Option (2) Behavioral Mock Interview Prepare a <5min self-intro. I'll ask behavioral questions for 30mins. You may bring your own questions that you'd like guidance/feedback from me. Then I'll provide feedback on your interview answers, and you can ask me any questions for the remaining time.

What mentees say

“I had a very helpful series of mentoring sessions with Selene! She was very patient and took the time to understand my background before giving detailed, actionable feedback on my resume. Her suggestions helped me better position my experience for the current job market. I really appreciated her guidance and encouragement.”

“I had an incredible session with Selene, who provided invaluable feedback on my portfolio. Her amazing communication and subject knowledge helped clarify my doubts and motivated me to tackle my procrastination. I appreciate her problem-solving skills, which guided me on how to properly update my portfolio. I wholeheartedly recommend her to others”

“Selena is an amazing mentor — she guided the session with great clarity and depth. I really appreciated how she connected product thinking with design execution, helping me see how small details can drive big user and business impact. Her feedback was specific, actionable, and inspiring. I left the session feeling more confident and motivated to refine my design craft.”