Demystifying UX Contract Work

Tickets

Member tickets are FREE (with promo code sent via email). General admission is $8. All tickets include a pizza dinner!

About the event

Contracting can be a stepping stone towards full time employment. But exactly how does contract work differ from FTE? What are the benefits? The drawbacks? And where do you even start?

We invite you to join us in a conversation about the pros and cons of contract work. Get sage advice from current and former UX contractors to help you decide what’s right for your career. 

What you’ll learn from this panel discussion:

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  How different interviewing is for contracting work vs. full time employment.

  
  


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  The pros and cons of contracting vs. full time employment.

  
  


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  What recruiting agencies look for in candidates.

  
  

About the panelists

Justin Schnarr, Microsoft

After graduating with a BFA in Graphic Design, Justin began his career in New York working for advertising agencies for clients such as Bloomingdale’s, Lord and Taylor and the Girl Scouts of America. He moved to Seattle in 2016 where he freelanced and worked short contracts with Filson and Artefact before landing a contract gig as a visual designer at Microsoft, working on OneNote. He converted to a full time employee in Spring 2018 and has grown in his role as both a visual and UX designer.

Michelle Li, Expedia

Michelle Li’s love for design started long before her career in UX design. Her design journey has taken her on contracting opportunities and full-time job adventures. Michelle currently works at Expedia as a Senior UX Designer, solving problems in the lodging space

Melissa Dickinson, TekSystems

Melissa Dickinson is a digital & creative recruiter for TEKsystems Digital. With a degree in Marketing and Finance from the Foster School of Business, Melissa engages with professionals in the Seattle area to match them with opportunities that align with their skills, career goals, and interests. Melissa aims to network with professionals within design, marketing, and project management, and other creative skill-sets.

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