One-on-One UX Career Coaching

Let’s Talk About What’s Actually Happening

The UX job market sucks right now. I won’t pretend otherwise. Hundreds of people are applying for the same roles, teams are shrinking, and a lot of companies aren’t even sure what they want from UX anymore. Meanwhile, AI panic is everywhere, and LinkedIn is full of performative thought leadership that doesn’t actually help anyone.

But here’s the thing: your UX skills are incredibly valuable, and there are still ways to win in this market.

I’ve coached over 160 UXers through every scenario: landing great jobs despite the chaos, breaking through when everyone else is stuck, and yes – when traditional UX isn’t working – finding smart alternatives that leverage everything you’ve learned.

Two Paths, One Coach

Doubling Down on UX: If you’re committed to staying in UX, we’ll make you as competitive as possible. Better case studies, sharper positioning, interview skills that actually work, and strategies that cut through the noise.

Pivoting Out: If traditional UX isn’t working for you – or you’re just done with it – we’ll figure out where your skills translate best and what direction actually fits you. Entrepreneurship? Adjacent roles? Creative industry transitions? Something completely different? There are more options than you think, and I’ll help you explore them strategically.

What We’ll Actually Work On

For UX Diehards:

• Portfolio overhauls that show real business impact
• Resume strategies that get past ATS black holes
• Interview prep for the new reality (more business-focused, less pixel-pushing)
• Standing out when everyone else has the same school/bootcamp projects
• Fighting ageism, impostor syndrome, and other career landmines

For Pivot Candidates:

• Skills translation – what you’re actually good at beyond “making things look pretty”
• Market analysis – where UX skills are valued outside traditional roles
• Transition strategies that don’t require starting over
• Personal brand development (especially if you’re going solo)
• Reality checks on pivot ideas before you burn bridges

For Everyone:

• Career strategy that adapts to market reality
• Handling AI anxiety. I use AI daily to solve problems and navigate career decisions. I’ll help you leverage AI for your own benefit instead of just worrying about it replacing you.
• Building a career that doesn’t depend on corporate/market whims

One of the most valuable things I do is help people uncover the through-line in their career. Most people are too close to their own work to see the bigger picture. I’ll pull out the pieces you might not see yourself and help you shape them into a clear, compelling story that resonates with hiring managers (and still feels true to you).

Why Work With Me

I won’t blow smoke: I can’t guarantee a job offer. Nobody can – not in this market. But I can promise you won’t be doing this alone, and you won’t be flailing. With the right strategy, support, and some ruthless honesty (with plenty of humor and the occasional f-bomb thrown in), you’ll be in a far better spot than when you started.

I’ve been every kind of UXer – IC, manager, director, consultant. I’ve worked agency and in-house, at startups and enterprises. I’ve hired dozens of people and seen just about every resume mistake you can imagine. And after 30 years in the game, I know what actually works versus what just sounds good on LinkedIn.

If your UX job search is stuck, we’ll figure out why and fix what we can. If you’re chasing roles that don’t exist anymore, I’ll help you aim smarter. And if it’s time to pivot, I’ll show you how to do it without blowing up your career in the process.

The Details

Between my coaching clients and my other projects, my calendar’s pretty packed – so I don’t do free intro calls.

• First session: $250 (60-90 minutes)
• Follow-up sessions: $200 each
• 3-session package: $550 total (includes your first session – most people choose this and save $100)

You don’t have to decide up front – payment happens after each session, so you can choose one at a time or roll into the package if it feels right.

Some people just want a single strategy session to get unstuck. Others want longer-term mentoring as they work through big transitions, portfolio overhauls, or ongoing job searches.

I’ll also review updates or give quick feedback by email between sessions at no extra cost. And if after the first session you honestly feel it wasn’t worth your time, there’s no charge.

Payment: Credit card or PayPal

Location: I’m based in Colorado and happy to meet in person (Boulder/Denver area) or over Zoom, whatever works better for you.

How to Book

Email me at lisamurnan@gmail.com with:

• Quick summary of where you’re at
• What you’re trying to figure out (stay in UX? pivot out? not sure?)
• Any specific urgency/timeline
• Whether you’d prefer meeting in person or virtually

I’ll send back a few questions to help us make the most of our time together, plus available times. Simple as that.

I applied to 300+ jobs and wouldn’t get past the first round of interviews. After working with Lisa on my resume and case studies, I accepted a job offer within a month and turned another down! Lisa is amazing at what she does and gave me honest feedback while also giving me the reassurance that I wasn’t crazy trying to make a transition in a pandemic! -Alicen

Thanks so much for your help. You made something that is uncomfortable for me feel so comfortable and fun! -Kim

About Lisa Lisa Murnan has spent 30+ years in UX – starting out as a webmaster and front-end developer in the early days of the web before moving into IA and interaction design. Her hands-on work eventually grew into leading teams, mentoring designers, and serving as a UX Director at Secureworks and Sophos. She’s also worked with IBM, Bank of America, TIAA, and Ally, taught UX at Boulder Digital Arts, and wrote How to Get a UX Design Job. These days, she focuses on coaching UXers through career transitions and helping them figure out what’s next.