UX Designer & Mentor · Top 1% on Topmate

I Help Designers
Land Their
Dream Role

With 10+ years of UX experience, I’ve helped designers build skills, confidence, and portfolios that actually get them hired.

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989⁺ Mentees

10⁺ Years Exp

15⁺ College Sessions

UX Designer & Educator

★ Top 1% Mentor

🎓 989+ Mentees

🏆 Top 1% Mentor on Topmate

About Me

Hi! I'm Shaily Goel

A UX Designer, educator, and mentor helping aspiring designers turn confusion into clarity and skills into real careers.

After 10+ years in UX, working on complex products across fintech and enterprise, I've realized one thing - most designers are stuck not because they lack talent, but because they lack clarity.

That's where I come in. I simplify UX. I remove the noise. And I guide you on what actually matters to build a strong portfolio, crack interviews, and grow in your career.

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Lead UX Designer at Ameriprise Financial - ex ZS & HSBC

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Top 1% Mentor on Topmate - helping designers achieve real career breakthroughs

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Speaker & educator - sharing practical UX through workshops, YouTube & Instagram

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What I Offer

Here's exactly
how I can help you

10+ years of real UX experience, distilled into focused sessions designed to get you hired.

1-on-1 Career Mentorship

Personalised sessions to map your UX career path - from where you are to where you want to be.

UX/UI Design Roadmap 2025

A complete free guide - which tools to master, what to build, how to present work and crack interviews.

Portfolio & Case Study Review

Detailed feedback on your portfolio so you stand out to hiring managers and design leads.

Interview Prep & Coaching

Exact frameworks and confidence techniques to help you ace competitive UX interviews.

UX Case Study Guidance

Walk through the full process - research, ideation, to final presentation - with expert feedback.

Beginner Career Guidance

Starting from scratch? I'll help you understand UX/UI, build foundational skills, and take confident first steps.

Reviews

What mentees say

Real words from real designers - 989+ sessions and counting.

★★★★★

"The guidance provided was incredibly helpful! The step-by-step approach and clear explanations made it easy to understand and apply the information. I appreciated the attention to detail. Highly recommend!"

Prithula Samanta

Mentee

★★★★★

"Had a really helpful session with Shaily. She went through my portfolio in detail, pointed out areas I could improve, and shared some practical tips. It gave me a better direction on what to work on."

Soha Samak

Mentee

★★★★★

"Had an amazing call with Shaily. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided insightful advice. A truly great experience!"

Lucky Khuha

Mentee

★★★★★

"The session was very insightful and motivating. I got to know about some real world examples through the guidance which gave me more confidence."

Sanchita Tayde

Mentee

★★★★★

"She is an impressive mentor with such dedication. She took time on a Sunday to review my case study. We discussed UI design mistakes I could improve and tips. She is very experienced and so empathetic. Loved learning from you!"

Yash Kumar

Mentee

★★★★★

"She clearly pointed out what works, what doesn't, and how to improve my projects and portfolio in a realistic way. The session gave me strong direction and clarity for my next steps. Thank you Shaily!"

Karthik

Mentee

★★★★★

"I am actually very satisfied and happy to meet with you. So kind, so compassionate and caring. I am feeling superb confident after having conversation with her. She is an honest soul. Very helpful!"

Famida

Mentee

I Help Designers
Land Their
Dream Role

Hi! I'm Shaily Goel