Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in new challenges and meaningful projects that make a positive impact. Whether you need product design, user research, or strategic consultation, I'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Direct Contact
Email:sarah@sarahchen.design
Phone: +1 (415) 555-0123
Location: San Francisco, CA (Open to remote projects worldwide) Time Zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8)
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Work With Me
Full-Time Opportunities
I'm selectively open to senior/principal design roles at companies that:
- Value design as a strategic differentiator
- Prioritize accessibility and inclusive design
- Have a positive social impact
- Offer remote flexibility or are based in SF Bay Area
- Support professional growth and learning
Freelance & Consulting
Currently accepting select projects for Q2-Q3 2024:
Services I Offer
🔍 UX Research & Strategy ($200-300/hr)
- User research planning and execution
- Persona development and journey mapping
- Competitive analysis and market research
- Design strategy and roadmapping
🎨 Product Design ($175-250/hr)
- End-to-end product design for web/mobile
- Design system creation and documentation
- Interaction design and prototyping
- Visual design and branding
📊 Design Audits ($5,000-15,000 fixed)
- Comprehensive UX/UI evaluation
- Accessibility compliance review
- Conversion optimization analysis
- Actionable improvement roadmap
🎯 Workshop Facilitation ($3,000-5,000/day)
- Design thinking workshops
- Team alignment sessions
- Stakeholder design sprints
- Design critique training
👥 Mentorship & Coaching ($150/hr)
- 1:1 career coaching for designers
- Portfolio reviews and feedback
- Interview preparation
- Skill development planning
Project Information
To help me understand your needs better, please include:
Project Details
- What problem are you trying to solve?
- Who are your target users?
- What's the current state of the project?
- What specific expertise are you looking for?
Logistics
- What's your ideal timeline?
- What's your budget range?
- Is this remote, hybrid, or on-site?
- Who would I be working with?
About Your Company
- What does your company do?
- What's your company culture like?
- Why is design important to your organization?
- How did you hear about me?
Speaking Engagements
I'm available for:
- Conference keynotes on design and innovation
- Workshop facilitation at design events
- Podcast interviews about UX and product design
- University guest lectures on HCI and design
- Company design talks for team inspiration
Speaking Fee: $5,000-10,000 + travel expenses
Response Times
- Email: Within 24-48 hours on weekdays
- LinkedIn: Within 3-5 business days
- Project Inquiries: Detailed response within 72 hours
- Speaking Requests: Within 1 week
Office Hours
I hold free office hours every Friday 3-4 PM PT for:
- Students seeking career advice
- Junior designers needing guidance
- Non-profits needing design help
FAQ
Q: Do you work with startups? A: Yes! I love working with mission-driven startups that are solving real problems.
Q: Can you work with our existing design team? A: Absolutely. I often embed with teams to level up their design practice.
Q: Do you do visual/brand design only? A: I prefer holistic projects that include research, strategy, and product design.
Q: What's your typical project duration? A: Most projects run 3-6 months, but I'm flexible based on needs.
Q: Do you have liability insurance? A: Yes, I carry professional liability insurance for all freelance work.
What Happens Next?
- You reach out with project details
- I respond within 24-48 hours
- We schedule a call to discuss your needs
- I send a proposal with scope and timeline
- We kick off with a project brief session
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"The best projects come from genuine connections. Let's start a conversation and see where it leads."
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Looking forward to hearing from you! 🎨