Katherine R.
Interview coach for product and UX designers and design managers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals and Managers |
Katherine R. is an interview coach for product designers, UX designers, UI designers, visual designers and design managers. She has over 15 years in product design and design leadership. She led product design at Meta and Gusto and was an early member of the Apple design team. She has been Head of Design at Truework and Column Tax and now works at Coinbase. She has run 40+ interviews for Meta.
What Katherine helps with
Katherine helps designers get ready for job interviews, from whiteboarding to portfolio presentations. She also preps designers for later-stage and manager-level rounds.
- Preparing for design whiteboarding interviews
- Improving portfolio presentations
- Planning for behavioral interviews
- Getting ready for onsite interview rounds
- Handling higher-level questions in late interview stages
- Preparing for staff and manager level design roles
Who Katherine works with
Katherine works with product designers, UX designers, UI designers, visual designers and design managers. Her clients include designers heading into onsite interviews and final rounds. Some are aiming for staff and manager level roles.
Background and qualifications
Katherine has over 15 years of industry experience in product design and design leadership. She studied HCI at Cornell University. She was an early member of the Apple design team and worked at several San Francisco start-ups. She led product design at Meta and Gusto. She was Head of Design at Truework, then Head of Design and founding product designer at Column Tax. She is now a Product Design Manager at Coinbase. She has run 40+ interviews for Meta and 30+ for other companies. She has also coached 10+ designers in her network.
Katherine R. pricing
Katherine R. reviews
Katherine R. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has interviewed designers herself, with 40+ interviews for Meta and 30+ for other companies, and she holds a design leadership role today.
Best for product and UX designers preparing for onsite or manager-level design interviews.
Common questions
How much does Katherine R. charge?
Coaching with Katherine runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Katherine R. help with?
Katherine R. helps with preparing for design whiteboarding interviews, improving portfolio presentations, planning for behavioral interviews and getting ready for onsite interview rounds.
Does Katherine R. have reviews?
Katherine R. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Katherine coach design managers?
Yes. She coaches design managers as well as product, UX, UI and visual designers.
Can Katherine help with portfolio presentations?
Yes. She gives feedback on portfolio presentations and helps designers prepare for whiteboarding and behavioral interviews.
How do I contact Katherine R.?
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