Work with me

Three ways to work together. One way to start: book a slot below, or email design@shahimim.com.

01 · For Founders & design leads

Advisory & coaching

A thinking partner for the hard calls.

The decisions that matter most rarely have obvious answers. Product direction, team structure, design maturity, when to hire and when to automate. I help founders and design leads navigate these with clarity and confidence.

Product direction and roadmap pressure-testing
Design team structure and hiring strategy
Design maturity and process coaching

Format: Monthly retainer or per session
Best for: Founders without a design background, design leads at Series A/B

02 · For Designers

Design mentorship

Focus on the right path for your career.

I've mentored 100+ designers. Most weren't short on talent. They were short on direction and honest feedback. A good session should leave you knowing exactly what to do next.

Portfolio and case study deep-dives
Career positioning and narrative coaching
Interview preparation and presentation coaching

Format: Bi-weekly or monthly 1:1 sessions
Best for: Mid-level designers aiming for senior or staff, career pivoters

03 · For Startups

Product sprints

Building is cheap now. Clarity still is not.

I work with founders before the build starts: defining the problem, scoping the right 0 to 1, setting a product direction. The weeks before you build are the ones that decide whether you're building the right thing.

Problem definition and user research framing
0 to 1 product scoping and feature prioritisation
Design direction and visual language foundations
Handoff-ready output your team can build from

Format: Fixed-scope sprint, 2 to 4 weeks
Best for: Pre-seed and seed founders, product teams starting a new initiative

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