📖 Notes
LESSON 26 OF 26 — FINAL LESSON
Getting Design Jobs & Freelance Clients
Turning Your Portfolio Into Work
Where to find design jobs (LinkedIn, Dribbble, Behance), how to apply, and getting your first freelance client.
Where to Look
Job Boards & Portfolio Platforms
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LinkedIn
Job listings, networking, and recruiter outreach
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Dribbble
Portfolio showcase site, popular for hiring UI designers
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Behance
Adobe's portfolio platform, strong for case-study-style work
Applying and Freelancing
- Lead with your strongest case study (like Lesson 25's final project), not a grid of disconnected screens.
- Tailor your portfolio intro to the specific role — product design, UI, or UX research roles value different evidence.
- Your first freelance client is often easiest to find through your existing network — mention you're taking design work before cold-pitching strangers.
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You've built a real portfolio
Between Project 1, Project 2, and the Final Project from this course, you now have three genuine case studies to show — that's the foundation most junior designers start their job search with.