Design Hires Podcast How to Get Hired at Headspace with Ken Seeno
Aug 31, 2022
38:31
In Episode 11, Nadia chats with Ken Seeno, Director of Product Design at Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app that helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.
Ken chats about Headspace’s work/life balance practices for employees and how Headspace’s culture influences their product design. Ken also shares his perspective on the hiring and onboarding process for designers looking to join Headspace’s team, as well as currently open opportunities.
Here’s a look at our discussion:
- 0:33 : Headspace’s awesome Friday “no meeting” day policy & work/life balance
- 7:47 : How Headspace’s culture influences the design of their products and teams
- 9:20 : What character traits and skills Ken looks for when hiring designers at Headspace
- 11:53 : The interview & onboarding process at Headspace
- 24:57 : Ken’s tips for portfolios & cover letters
- 30:48 : Open opportunities at Headspace
- 33:56 : How to get in touch with Ken & learn more about Headspace
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