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How to Get Promoted as Designer - Lily Konings (Product Design Manager @ Instagram)
Design MBA
53 minutes 50 seconds
3 years ago
How to Get Promoted as Designer - Lily Konings (Product Design Manager @ Instagram)
My guest today is Lily Konings who is a Product Design Manager at Instagram with previous roles at Messenger, AngelList, and IBM Watson.
Interview Video: https://youtu.be/6TYK2Qk6sqw
In this episode, we discuss the following:
- Lily Konings Bio
- How does a designer get promoted?
- Introvert designer's guide to building personal brand
- How to connect with folks outside your team as designer?
- How often should you update your design mentor?
- Why you should ask for a design promotion?
- Why your environment affects your promotion chances?
- Biggest misconception designers have about getting promoted
- How to figure out the right environment for promotion?
- Questions every designer should ask a hiring manager
- As a designer should you prioritize product or people during job search?
- Creating a 'How to Work With Me' Guide
- How to deal with imposter syndrome after getting promoted?
- How can a Design Manager encourage direct reports to give candid feedback?
- Importance of setting expectations
- Does large social media presence help in hiring design talent?
- How to get in touch with Lily Konings?
For show notes, guest bio, and more, please visit:
www.designmba.show
Design MBA
Design MBA is an interview series with design leaders and design entrepreneurs hosted by Jayneil Dalal.
