In this episode of Design Office Hours, I tackle a big, juicy question that hits home for a lot of designers:

How do you make a case for promotion—especially when your workplace doesn’t have clear metrics?

If you’re already doing the work of a senior designer but haven’t gotten the title (or the raise), this episode walks through the mindset, strategy, and conversations that can help move things forward.

Here’s what I cover:

• Why doing the work is necessary—but not always enough
• How to start a productive, ongoing dialogue with your manager
• What to do if your company has no formal promotion structure
• How to ask the right questions and track your growth
• When (and how) to check your value on the job market
• Why building your case for promotion is a professional growth moment—no matter the outcome

Whether you’re in a studio, agency, or corporate design team, this episode is full of real-world insight on navigating the promotion conversation with confidence and clarity.

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