1:1 UX Mentorship for Senior Designers Ready to Lead
Tide
3 months + 3 months support
Tide
Design Leadership
You've proven yourself as a designer. You lead projects, maybe even people. But the next step feels blocked - fewer roles, more politics, unclear path.
Tide is a 1:1 design mentorship program that prepares you to lead at scale - not just manage work, but drive decisions, build teams, and own outcomes.
1:1 mentorship with senior design mentor (10+ years experience)Executive personal branding includedSupport for 6 months until you reach your goal
86%
achieved their goals38%
avg salary hike2 months
Fastest resultIs Tide UX Mentorship Program Right For You?
This is for you if
- You have 5+ years in UX/UI/Product Design
- You're a Lead, Principal, Staff, or Manager looking to level up
- You want Director, VP, or Head of Design roles
- You're ready to lead teams and drive cross-functional decisions
- You want executive presence and influence
Not for you if
- You have less than 5 years experience
- You're still figuring out core design skills
- You're looking for a quick certificate
- You're not ready to invest in yourself
- You expect results without effort
What You'll Achieve With 1:1 Design Mentorship
This isn't about learning more. It's about becoming employable
Target Roles
Design ManagerDirectorVP of DesignHead of Design
Salary Goal
Above 32 LPA (from 20-35 LPA)
Timeline
3 months + 3 months conditional support*
You'll Be Able To
Drive cross-functional decisions at the leadership table
Set up and scale design infrastructure
Manage design systems and interface standards
Build, hire, and retain high-performing teams
Communicate with executives and influence strategy
Establish design as a business unit
How Tide UX Mentor Program Works
A structured 3-month program with additional 3 months of support until you land your role
Step 1
Step 1 of 4
We Assess Where You Are
Your background, strengths, gaps, and goals. We build a personalised roadmap - no two plans are the same.
What's included
Regular 1:1 online mentorship sessions
Offline workshop in Bangalore
Expert-led online clinics (Core Design, SVR Mastery, Exec. Personal Branding)
Program manager support all week
Access to WaveAcademy - videos, activities, tools, and quizzes
Exam-based globally recognised certification
Podcast feature
1 WaveMakers Connect hosting opportunity
Curriculum
What You'll Learn In Tide
A curriculum built from combined 26 years of corporate design experience - not theory from textbooks
01
Core Design (STRDV Framework)
Strengthen the foundations - even leaders need sharp fundamentals.
Strategic design thinking
Research - Qualitative, quantitative, synthesis
From insights to concepts to high-fidelity
Testing, evaluation, iteration
02
SVR Mastery
The skills that separate managers from leaders.
System thinking and problem architecture
AI-first design approach
Design processes and trends
Design infrastructure and project management
Design systems and interface guidelines
Design maturity and staff scaling
Ethics, accessibility, sustainability
Stakeholder management
Design as a business unit
Executive communication
Training and feedback management
Design Leadership
03
Evident Personal Branding
At this level, your reputation opens doors.
Position yourself as a design leader
LinkedIn and Industry presence
Speaking, podcasts, and thought leadership
Executive networking and pipeline
AI-First Design Approach
AI isn't a module - it's embedded throughout. You'll learn to think AI-first, use AI tools effectively, and design for AI products.
UX Design Tools You'll Work With
+ more tools for analytics, prototyping, content, and outreach
15+ Experts. 4 Lead Your Journey
Meet Your Core Mentors
Lead Mentors
13+ Years Experience
Shaik Murad Ahamed
Co-founder, Head of Design
Credit Saison | Milaap | Yokogawa
12+ Years Experience
Almas Tasneem
CEO & Co-founder
Capgemini | CloudNuro | GE
Product design & brand strategy
Support Mentors
+ clinic leads and specialists for portfolio critiques, mock interviews, and skill deep-dives
Success Stories
Real Transformation, Real People
Hear from designers who made the shift
Pavitra Suji
Sr. Designer
McKinsey & Company
Ashley Alemao
UX Designer
Millipixels
Vignesh
Sr. UX Designer
Siemens
Where They Work
Our Mentees Now Work At
From global consulting firms to Fortune 500 tech companies - our mentees land roles at design-mature organizations.
The Difference
Why Mentorship, Not Courses?
Courses teach the same content to thousands. No one knows your gaps, reviews your work, or pushes you forward. That's why you finished courses but still aren't landing senior roles.
Mentorship is different. It's built for YOUR situation.
UX Mentorship Investment
Your career growth is worth investing in
Starting at ₹29,892/month(about ₹6,678/week)
Final pricing based on your goals and situation. Discussed during strategy call.
38%
Average salary hike
Most mentees make back their investment in less than a month of their updated salary
Our Guarantee
We're so confident in this program - we support you until you reach your goal*
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EMI available with major banks and credit cards
Subscription payment models available
Frequently Asked Questions
Courses teach generic content. Tide gives you a personalized roadmap, 1:1 mentorship with design leaders, and 6 months of support until you reach your goal.
3 months of structured mentorship + 3 months conditional support until you reach your goal.
About 5-6 hours per week.
1:1 sessions are scheduled at your convenience - you can reschedule anytime. Clinics happen regularly, so if you miss one, attend the next.
Yes. We offer EMI with major banks, credit cards, and subscription payment models.
Stay committed, and we support you until you reach your goal. Details discussed during strategy call.
Still have questions?Book strategy call
Your Leadership Role Is Waiting.
Are You Ready?
Book a free strategy call. We'll assess where you are, understand your goals, and tell you honestly if Tide is right for you.
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