Cigul

A digital design agency with over 30+ top designers, developers and creatives. 10 years of experience delivering exceptional results for clients.

Chief Executive Officer

Upwork

👑 I have been working with top tier client via Upwork contract ✅ platform services and looking for the next big remote position. Worked with top startups valued combined at $7M such as CryptoMok, Egantly, Blobsi, Again, Bushpa, myHarry, Because and more.

✅ Complete UX and Product Strategy Creation
✅ Created Hifi Mockups and Complete Design Systems
✅ Pitch Decks, Marketing Material and UI Components
✅ Developer Guidance and Integrations
✅ Websites, App and Product ( Specialized support for Startups)

Senior Product Designer

5four Digital 

Full Time Remote Position, Worked with amazing portfolio of clients delivering high quality work.
🧪 Designed sitemaps, user flows and UX personas
🧩 Conducted user research and creating mood boards
🧵 Created low-fidelity wireframes and sketches
🎨 Created brand guidelines, brand identities and design systems
💎 Created Webflow templates for marketplaces
🔮 Designed High-fidelity mockups and visuals for web clients

UX & Digital Designer

Digi9 Creative

Worked as a Product Designer for a portfolio of Clients across the World.
🏆 Illustrating design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
📁 Designing graphic user interface element & design systems
📤 Build page navigation buttons and search fields
🪓 Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites functions
🔍 Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
📘 Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images

UI UX Designer

2 Dam Creative Pty Ltd

💬 Developed intuitive, usable and engaging interactions and creative designs 
💥 Solved briefs using contemporary, creative conceptual design skills
🧱 Constructed and maintained technical project specifications and design flow charts
🕓 Researched, evaluated and proposed software/project/website needs
🏅Wrote and maintained program code to meet system requirements
🌐 Developed websites using CMS such as Wordpress, Joomla and Squarespace.

User Interface Designer

Vodafone

User Interface Designer Intern

$100M+ in Clients Revenue with High-converting Landing Pages, Websites, and Apps | Founder of UIFry & Xeon Agency ($1.2M/Y) 👉 DM to work with me!

Founder of Cigul. My journey from a freelancer to an agency owner generating $1.2M per year has been an exciting adventure filled with learning and growth.

My Story:

Back in 2014, I went to Australia for my bachelor's in IT. Despite the formal education, I realized that real-world experience was where the true learning happened. After working with top-tier agencies in Australia for three years, I moved to New York in 2021.

I began my freelancing journey as a UI designer in 2018, leveraging platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. Through dedication and strategic efforts, I built my solo service business and started making $100K/year within 12 months. By 2020, the workload had increased significantly, prompting me to hire my first full-time employee. 

Today, Cigul boasts a team of 40+ exceptional designers, helping us generate $950K/year in the UI/UX and Web Design domains. Additionally, I grew my Instagram community to over 50K followers in just six months at @zeeuiux.

Why Work with Me?

- Proven track record in generating $100M+ in client revenue
- Expertise in creating high-converting landing pages, websites, and apps
- High-speed delivery - just take 24 hours to a website

Let’s Collaborate: Whether you’re looking to transform your digital presence or need guidance in the UI/UX field, Cigul here to help. Connect with me via DM or email at work@szeeshan.com.

Zee Shawn

Joseph Louis Tan

Follow for Daily UX Career Tips to Get Hired Fast & Paid More by Mastering Your Career Skills! | Head of Product Design @ ContactOut, Career Coach & Mentor | Steal My 5 Free Career Guides! - Link in Bio

Most experienced UX designers aren’t stuck because they’re bad.
They’re stuck because they’re fixing the wrong thing.

Hiring doesn’t break because of effort.
It breaks when the signal is unclear.

You feel skilled.
You feel seasoned.
But something feels off.

Interviews slow down.
Opportunities dry up.
Your story no longer sounds like you.

You start wondering:

→ Is it my portfolio
→ Is my experience enough
→ Why am I not getting traction
→ What am I missing

Here’s the truth.

Your portfolio is rarely the bottleneck.
Misalignment is.

The role changed.
The market changed.
Or you changed.

When direction drifts, the market reads you as unclear.
That’s when ghosting starts.

So most designers double down on the wrong moves:

→ rebuilding portfolios
→ rewriting resumes
→ applying harder on job boards

That’s chasing proof.

Experienced designers don’t need more proof.
They need positioning.

That’s where I come in.

I help experienced UX and product designers fix the real bottleneck.
Not by polishing artifacts.
Not by grinding applications.
But by restoring clarity and trust.

I’ve been on both sides.

→ 15 years in UX
→ Former Head of Product Design
→ Hired globally across the US, UK, Europe, and APAC
→ Designed sourcing tools used by millions of recruiters worldwide
→ Coached experienced designers into aligned, well paid roles

We start with clarity.

We get clear on who you are now.
Then we design the next chapter around that.

We map:

→ your strengths
→ your values
→ your season of life
→ the work where you do your best thinking

Then we move you off the front door treadmill
applying, waiting, ghosting

and into Backdoor Hiring:

Clarity → Conversation → Trust

This replaces job boards and cold applications.

This is how experienced designers get hired.
This is how roles move toward you.

A few outcomes:

→ Jeff landed a $200K+ Senior UX role after a long layoff
→ Shaun stepped into a $150K+ UX Lead role after burnout
→ Lance went from zero replies to a UX Lead role in 30 days

They weren’t broken.
They were misaligned.

Once the bottleneck was fixed, everything moved.

If your job search feels off, start here.

→ Take the 3 minute UX Career Bottleneck Diagnostic (Click on 'Visit my website")

Your story isn’t over.
It’s shifting.

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What makes a UX case study stand out?

I’ve been there. 

Endlessly refining designs, trying to build a case study that actually resonates.

Using this 11-step formula, I crafted a case study that landed me my dream job!

Whether you’re a bootcamp grad, self-taught, a seasoned pro, or switching careers, this is for YOU.

Trust me, it’s a game-changer.

Every dream job starts with one standout case study.

Let’s get crafting!

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Helping experienced UX & product designers earn senior, well-paid roles through trust signals and referrals, not job boards or perfect portfolios

How to Craft a UX Case Study and Get Hired

2025 didn’t look the way I thought it would.

At the start of the year, I was still employed.
Still unsure how serious I was about career coaching.
Still playing between worlds.

January and February were quiet on the outside.
But I worked with new clients.
I hosted my first Design Leaders roundtable in Singapore.
I reached out to 100+ people, unsure who would say yes.

Thirteen did.

Around the same time, my family finally moved into our home.
After a year of living with my parents, that stability mattered more than I expected.

March was a pause.
A family cruise to Penang and Phuket.

In April, I hosted the first SameKind dinner.
Senior designers meeting in real life, not on Zoom.
No agenda. Just real talk with new friends.

That community quietly grew to hundreds across Singapore, the US, India, Taiwan, and Australia.

May went by fast.
Friends' weddings.
And our first gynae visit for our second child.

June slowed down.
July cracked things open.

I went back for National Service.
I left a job that drained me.
A manager who kept changing the rules.
I felt anxious. Unsteady. Questioning myself.

But I also ran a LinkedIn Live with Christopher Nguyen that month.
People showed up. learned, and moved forward.

Made my heart full.

August was my first full month running my career coaching business, Career Creators.
No safety net.
I met a client in real life and saw the impact up close.
I had honest coffee chats with 2 design leaders.

September was the hardest decision.
I was deep into interviews for a senior leadership role.
A good one.

And I walked away.

I chose to give myself one full year to build what I believed in.

October was about sharpening.
Working with a new coach.
Refining my frameworks.

November was quiet on the surface.
But we completed our third investment property in the UK.
Progress doesn’t always post.

December changed everything.

I ran my first solo LinkedIn Live.
I did my first real sales calls.
And a week before Christmas, we welcomed our second son.

That moment reset my timeline.

2025 wasn’t about growth charts or big launches.
It was about choosing alignment when no one was watching.
Building before being validated.
Learning what kind of work is worth my time.

Before closing the year, here are the 5 rules 2025 etched into me:

→ Time with my kids is not negotiable
These years don’t come back. This isn’t a sacrifice. It’s a pause I chose on purpose.

→ Alignment beats impressive titles
A role that doesn’t fit your life still costs too much.

→ Your job is to find your gift and share it
When you share your gift, you help others find theirs too.

→ Saying no is a form of leadership
You’re not a passenger. You’re the driver.

→ Action creates clarity, not thinking
Overthinking adds complexity. Action cuts through it.

As I step into 2026, I’m choosing less, not more.
Simplicity over complication.
Intention over intensity.

If you’re at a crossroads too, I get it.

What’s one rule 2025 taught you?

What 2025 actually taught me

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How do you present your UX projects?

Think about the last time a book or movie pulled you in. That’s the power of storytelling.

Now, imagine using that power to captivate hiring managers.

I just released a guide with the PEARL Framework—a tool to help you tell powerful stories with your UX projects.

Here’s how PEARL works:

- Problem you tackled
- Epiphany you experienced
- Action you took
- Result you achieved
- Learning you gained

Using PEARL makes your case studies engaging and memorable, showing off your problem-solving skills and personal growth.

Whether you're new to UX or a seasoned designer, this guide will help your portfolio stand out.

Check it out, and start using storytelling to make an impact in your UX portfolio!

Share with others who might need this, too. Happy storytelling!

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How to Tell a Story for Your UX Case Study

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Feeling down about your job search?

Worried your UX portfolio isn’t getting noticed?

I’m here to help you change that.

It’s not about applying everywhere—it’s about applying smart!

Imagine showing a hiring manager your skills before the interview. That’s what a "Minimum Valuable Pitch" (MVP) does.

This method works for everyone—newbies, career switchers, or seasoned UX pros.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

- What a Minimum Valuable Pitch is and why it matters
- Steps to make your MVP stand out
- How to tailor your MVP to each company

This guide is your map to creating job applications that grab attention and get you closer to your dream UX job.

Want to know the secret? Dive into the guide and start your journey.

I can’t wait to see your success!

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How to Score More Interviews With a MVP

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Did your job application disappear after you hit "submit"?

Are you still staring at your inbox, waiting for that interview invite?

I’ve been in your shoes, and I’ve been on the hiring side too. 

Here’s what I learned: hiring managers are swamped and juggling more than you think.

Getting through the hiring chaos isn’t about luck—it’s about understanding what’s happening on their side.

I’ve identified the three biggest hurdles hiring managers face, and I broke it all down in a new LinkedIn carousel just for you!

Here’s what you’ll find:

→ Why your application might get missed

→ Insights from a decade in design leadership

→ Six practical tips to land on the interview list

Landing your dream role isn’t just about showing skills—it’s about cutting through the noise with clear, striking communication.

Let’s break down those barriers together and get you that “Welcome to the team” message.

Check out the carousel, and if it resonates, share it with other designers.

To all UX designers hustling for that dream job—beginners, bootcamp grads, self-taught pros, career switchers, and veterans—you’re seen, and your journey has potential.

Let’s unlock it, one clear message at a time.

Your dream job is waiting on the other side.

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How to Get Noticed By UX Hiring Managers

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Struggling to show the impact of your UX work?

Here’s my 5-step method to highlight user and business impact in case studies.

I know landing that dream job feels tough, especially if you’re unsure how to prove real outcomes from your designs.

Sound familiar?

I put together a guide to tackle one of the biggest questions:

“How can I show user and business outcomes as a UX bootcamp grad?”

Whether you’re starting out or want to level up your portfolio, these steps can be a game-changer.

Check it out, share your thoughts, and let’s grow in the UX world together.

Design isn’t just about looks; it’s about showing real results.

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