Ran Talks Design
Ran Talks Design
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Ran Talks Design is a podcast where senior designers, heads of design, and startup founders come together to explore the art and strategy of impactful design. Hosted by Ran, a seasoned product designer, each episode dives deep into a topic in design strategies, B2B SaaS growth, and the power of design in driving business success. Whether you’re building products or scaling design teams, this is your go-to space for insights, stories, and actionable advice.
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The podcast focuses on impactful design strategies, B2B SaaS growth, and the significance of design in business success. Episodes include discussions like Quiet Achievers, which addresses how introverts can lead effectively without changing their nature, and Mastering Vision & Strategy, which explores career paths in design at companies like Shopify and Personio. Themes also encompass practical advice, personal branding, and bridging educational gaps in design.
Ran Talks Design is a podcast where senior designers, heads of design, and startup founders come together to explore the art and strategy of impactful design. Hosted by Ran, a seasoned product designer, each episode dives deep into a topic in design strategies, B2B SaaS growth, and the power of design in driving business success. Whether you’re building products or scaling design teams, this is your go-to space for insights, stories, and actionable advice.
How do you actually get promoted from Senior to Staff Product Designer? What skills, mindset, and strategies matter most at the Staff level?
In this episode, I talk with Catt Small, a Staff Product Designer, developer, and game maker who’s worked at companies like Asana, Etsy, SoundCloud, and Nasdaq, about how to move up the design career ladder and build influence as a senior IC.
We cover:
- What hiring managers look for in Staff Designer interviews
- The difference between Senior and Staff Designers
- How to demonstrate staff-level impact without being a manager
- The reality of career resets, emotional burnout, and how to stay in love with the craft
Mentioned in the show:
- https://www.cattsmall.com
- https://maven.com/catt-small/staff-designer
Whether you’re a Senior Product Designer trying to get promoted, or you’re aiming to understand the Staff+ IC career path, this conversation is full of real talk and tactical advice.
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