Learn how to become more visible to recruiters and hiring teams. Work one-on-one with a former creative recruiter who knows how candidates get noticed.
30 minutes
Focused Feedback
A targeted session for one specific question or challenge. Bring your résumé, LinkedIn profile or a positioning question and get direct, actionable feedback you can use right away.
✓ A quick résumé or LinkedIn review
✓ Preparing for a specific interview or application
✓ A second set of eyes before you hit send
$125
Per session
Coming soon!
60 minutes
Job Search Power Hour
A focused strategy session to sharpen your search, clarify your positioning and build a practical plan for reaching the right opportunities.
✓ Define your job search goals and priorities
✓ Strengthen your positioning and professional narrative
✓ Build a targeted outreach and application strategy
$275
Per session
Coming soon!
7-10 business days
Professional Rewrite
A former design recruiter will rewrite your LinkedIn or résumé so your experience lands with the people doing the hiring.
✓ Positioned for the roles you want
✓ Optimized with keywords recruiters use
✓ Résumé and LinkedIn are separate services
From $275
Pricing varies by career stage
Coming soon!
Meet Theresa Park
Theresa is a former creative recruiter at Spotify and Apple who now coaches designers full-time. She has supported more than 160 professionals across creative, marketing, and product roles, with feedback grounded in how recruiters actually evaluate candidates.
Grow in your current role
Quarter-long coaching for leads, principals and people managers navigating more complexity: team leadership, cross-functional challenges, strategy and influence.
Session length
60 minutes
Timeline
One quarter
Between sessions
Homework + email
What’s included
✓ Four 1:1 sessions with Cal, tailored to what you’re facing right now
✓ Share materials ahead of each session for Cal to review
✓ A personalized action plan after each session
✓ Homework between sessions, plus email support
✓ Focus areas set together in your intro call
Where you’ll be
→ Clear on your priorities and how to lead through them
→ More influence with cross-functional partners and execs
→ A stronger, more aligned team
→ A plan for your next step where you are
Topics we often cover: managing up, growing new managers, leading through change and executive presence.
Pricing varies depending on needs | Typically company sponsored
Pricing will be shared after your intro call
Book time with Cal
Prepare for your next role
Career Storytelling
Sprint for Leaders
For leaders who’ve done it all. Work with a former VP of Design who will help you distill your experience to what resonates right now, then tie it to real business impact so you walk into interviews with one cohesive story.
Session length
60 minutes
Timeline
Over 3 months
Between sessions
Homework + email
What’s included
✓ Private 1:1 sessions with Cal, tailored to your goals and target roles
✓ Share materials ahead of each session for Cal to review
✓ A deep-dive review of your portfolio and case studies
✓ Help deciding what to keep, what to refine and what to cut
✓ Interview prep for executive and panel rounds
✓ Homework between sessions, plus email support while you interview
Where you’ll be
→ 2–3 sharp case studies, ready to present
→ One cohesive story about your leadership and impact
→ Clear links from your decisions to business outcomes
→ Ready to tell your story with confidence in any interview
From $1,200 | Typically self-funded
$400 per session · Min. 3 sessions over 3 months
Book time with Cal
Meet Cal Thompson
Cal is a fractional CDO, advisor, leadership coach and practicing artist. She currently lives in Vermont. Previously, she served as a VP of Design at Headspace and Design Director at Fjord.
From a coaching client
Cal’s guidance draws equally from the world beyond tech as it does from her lived experience as a design leader. I love how she really focused on getting to know me as a complete human being.
Job Search Coaching
What’s the difference between Focused Feedback and a Power Hour?
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Focused Feedback is a 30-minute session for a specific question or challenge. Power Hour is a 60-minute deep dive into your positioning, materials and next steps.
Do I need to be actively job searching to book a session?
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Sessions can support your positioning and preparation as well as an active search. Bring the goals you would like to work on.
What should I bring to a session?
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Bring your latest résumé, LinkedIn profile, and any specific questions or materials you would like feedback on.
How does the Professional Rewrite work?
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The Professional Rewrite includes either your LinkedIn profile or résumé. If you would like help with both, that will be treated as an add-on with an additional fee. Turnaround time and revision details will be confirmed before booking.
Will you review my portfolio?
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Please discuss portfolio feedback with Theresa before booking so the session can be scoped to your needs.
Can I book more than one session?
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Contact Theresa to discuss additional sessions and the support you need.
Design Leadership Coaching
Who are these programs designed for?
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These programs support design leads, principals and people managers looking for a new role or growing in their current one.
Can you support our entire design leadership team?
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Yes. If you’re looking to support multiple leaders at once, reach out, and we’ll discuss your goals and tailor a program that fits your needs. Email us at hello@design-humans.com.
What’s the difference between the Sprint and the Leadership Coaching Program?
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The Leadership Coaching Program supports challenges and growth in your current role. The Sprint focuses on your career story and interview preparation.
What happens during the complimentary fit call?
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You’ll discuss your goals, the support you need, and which program may be a good fit.
Can I have my company pay for this?
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Yes! Many companies cover coaching for design leaders. We’ll provide a one-page proposal you can share with your leader to get it approved.
Is there a refund policy?
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Please confirm cancellation and refund terms with your coach before booking.
