Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
People constantly ask other designers for feedback on their portfolio. But what about the recruiter's perspective? When you're applying for a job, it's more likely that your portfolio will pass through the hands of a non-designer's hands before a designer ever sees it. You have to impress a non-technical person first. Understanding what a recruiiter is looking for in a portfolio is just as important as what a designer is looking for.
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Want to learn more about my work? Check out my portfolio: studioello.com
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John Mauriello has been working professionally as an industrial designer since 2010. He is an Adjunct Professor of industrial design at California College of the Arts.
Skip around the vid to get to the specific parts you're interested in:
0:00-1:40 Introduction
1:40-2:15 The First Page
2:15-2:51 Fluidity and Clear Presentation
2:52-3:21 Including CV/Resume in a Folio
3:22-3:30 Be Easy To Contact
3:31-5:08 Show Technical Skill
5:09-6:52 Figure out the Brief
6:53-8:00 Overseas Manufacturing
8:01-8:24 Portfolio is Not Enough
8:25-9:15 Don't Use Too Much Text
9:16-9:36 Attention to Detail/Typos
9:37-10:50 Show a Cohesive Career Progression
10:51-11:50 Unique Selling Proposition
11:50-12:48 Summary
People constantly ask other designers for feedback on their portfolio. But what about the recruiter's perspective? When you're applying for a job, it's more likely that your portfolio will pass through the hands of a non-designer's hands before a designer ever sees it. You have to impress a non-technical person first. Understanding what a recruiiter is looking for in a portfolio is just as important as what a designer is looking for.
Check out Design Truth on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCxhkUdbMzR70KzZGOxmDlEg
Enroll in my online industrial design course, Form Fundamentals: bit.ly/3EYVU3X Learn visual storytelling, design language, and form. Make a killer portfolio and land your dream job: bit.ly/335vsqO
Check out part 1 of the industrial design and product design job hunt playlist (more videos coming soon!): youtu.be/wIjp-mTQ9fE
Join my mailing list to get notified of special announcements: studioello.com/mail
Join my discord channel and talk to me: discord.gg/hFw55nh
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mauriellodesign
Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mauriellojohn
Check out my Behance: behance.net/mauriellodesign
Want to learn more about my work? Check out my portfolio: studioello.com
Want to work with me on a design project? Contact me here: studioello.com/about-1
John Mauriello has been working professionally as an industrial designer since 2010. He is an Adjunct Professor of industrial design at California College of the Arts.
Skip around the vid to get to the specific parts you're interested in:
0:00-1:40 Introduction
1:40-2:15 The First Page
2:15-2:51 Fluidity and Clear Presentation
2:52-3:21 Including CV/Resume in a Folio
3:22-3:30 Be Easy To Contact
3:31-5:08 Show Technical Skill
5:09-6:52 Figure out the Brief
6:53-8:00 Overseas Manufacturing
8:01-8:24 Portfolio is Not Enough
8:25-9:15 Don't Use Too Much Text
9:16-9:36 Attention to Detail/Typos
9:37-10:50 Show a Cohesive Career Progression
10:51-11:50 Unique Selling Proposition
11:50-12:48 Summary
