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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 28 MIN

3 Super Important Things to do When Looking to Relocate as a Product Designer

from Design Table Podcast · host Nick Groeneveld, Tyler White

After last week's live portfolio review, Tyler and Nick continue where they left off and go deeper into the challenges designers face when trying to stand out in a global job market. They discuss what changes when you apply for design roles in another country and why most designers struggle.They explain how to adapt your portfolio for a new region, why English mockups can make or break interviews, and how to use remote contracts as stepping stones toward relocation. They also cover when free work is smart, when it is not, and the red flags you must watch for before accepting an unpaid role.If you want to work in another country and have no idea where to start, this episode gives you the practical steps to follow.Here is what is on the table:🔸 Why translating your UI mockups matters more than your resume🔸 How to research design norms in the country where you want to work🔸 Using remote roles as stepping stones toward relocation🔸 When unpaid internships are smart and when they are a trap🔸 The trust signals hiring managers need before sponsoring visas🔸 How to build credibility without local experience🔸 How to negotiate free work without being taken advantage ofSubscribe to The Design Table Podcasthttps://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribeMore about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

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