How UX Designers Really Become Super⭐️ICs
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Hear the story of how I became a principal product designer, a role many aspire to. Understanding the nuances between a staff product designer and a super ic is key. If you're an individual contributor or a ux/ui designer looking to advance, this video is for you.
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*Chapters:*
00:00 The choice: principal or manager?
00:28 Why I chose the IC path
04:04 The five leadership pillars framework
05:19 Pillar 1: Leading context
08:50 Pillar 2: Leading relationships
10:24 Pillar 3: Leading leaders
12:49 Pillar 4: Leading strategy
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*Not sure you are ready to get hired?* ⚡️ FREE UX Hireability Score: https://score.inesmir.com/
The Hired&Ahead Community for Staff/Principals. Application form: https://forms.gle/dfLyqsSM49ES24w27
Hear the story of how I became a principal product designer, a role many aspire to. Understanding the nuances between a staff product designer and a super ic is key. If you're an individual contributor or a ux/ui designer looking to advance, this video is for you.
*Stay connected:*
🔥 Instagram (86K+) for daily UX tips: https://instagram.com/ines.ux
📰 FREE weekly UX digest: inesmir.com/digest
*Chapters:*
00:00 The choice: principal or manager?
00:28 Why I chose the IC path
04:04 The five leadership pillars framework
05:19 Pillar 1: Leading context
08:50 Pillar 2: Leading relationships
10:24 Pillar 3: Leading leaders
12:49 Pillar 4: Leading strategy