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You're good enough.The market just can't tell yet.

Mid and Senior Level Designers don't get interviews — not because of skill, but because their portfolio, positioning, and presence don't signal the level they're actually at. I fix that.

BAFTA-recognized 18 years in games ex Ubisoft
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Design for players. Think like a lead. Stay delightfully human.

Does this sound familiar?

01You apply. You don't hear back.

02You get to the interview. They offer you much lower than expected.

03You have experience, you have the titles. And a sinking suspicion that your portfolio doesn't show it well.

This isn't about working harder.

It's about being read correctly.

The gap between where you are and where you land is usually a packaging problem — not a skills problem.

PortfolioPositioningLeadership signal

Portfolios & Results

Six real “after” snapshots. The goal is simple: make strong work readable fast.

Irina Kurkina's own portfolio: 🔗 kirina-leveldesign.com

Offers

Open details only if you need them.

Core Mentorship — 5 or 10 Sessions

Portfolio rebuild, iteration cadence, and positioning built for the roles you want.

Best for real progress Portfolio and positioning
Recent outcomes
  • One client: hired at Activision Blizzard on the first attempt after a portfolio rebuild and full hiring prep.
  • Projects start reading like case studies with intent, constraints, decisions, and impact.
  • Iteration rhythm that prevents infinite polishing and moves the needle weekly.
Book package
What we do
  • Target roles and studio direction
  • Case-study structure for your levels
  • Iteration rhythm and accountability
  • Interview preparation and negotiation support

VIP Mentorship — Seniors and Leads

High-stakes career moves, leadership positioning, authority-level portfolio narrative.

Senior or lead track Clarity and leverage
What typically changes
  • From tasks to ownership, impact, and scope control.
  • Portfolio narrative aligned to senior evaluation criteria.
  • Decision support on offers, transitions, and role targeting.
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Focus areas
  • Positioning for scope and impact
  • Portfolio narrative for senior evaluation
  • Offer decisions and transitions

One-Time Portfolio and Resume Review

60 to 90 minutes live. Clear diagnosis and a short list of next actions.

Good if budget is tight Best for clarity
What you leave with
  • What is holding your portfolio back right now, not generic.
  • What to cut vs rebuild vs keep, and why.
  • A concrete 7-day action plan.
Book session
What you get
  • Fast portfolio diagnosis
  • Role-fit corrections for CV
  • Next steps you can execute immediately

Fit

Works best if you want direct feedback and you are ready to iterate consistently.

Who this is for
  • You want a portfolio studios can evaluate fast
  • You prefer clarity and concrete actions
  • You are willing to cut scope and iterate
Who this is not for
  • You want generic templates without iteration
  • You expect a quick fix without practice

Testimonials & Case Highlights

The short version. Full testimonials live on my LinkedIn service page.

Client feedback — shortened version

Maria
Maria, Career Direction & Hiring Results “Together we rebuilt my CV and clarified two career paths. I got interviews, including the final stage at Remedy — and landed a Level Design role with strong conditions before finishing the full plan.”
Erik
Erik, First Portfolio → First Offer “Under Irina’s guidance, I created my first real CV and portfolio. Within a few months, I received a solid job offer and gained confidence in my competence.”
Elena
Elena, Resume & Portfolio Alignment “Irina taught me how to tailor my resume to job requirements and turn my projects into clear examples of my expertise. My level design work finally started resonating with employers.”

Full quotes and profiles are available on LinkedIn.

Case highlights

Activision Blizzard — hired on the first attempt Portfolio structure and narrative rebuilt, plus interview preparation and negotiation support, leading to a successful hire from the first application.
From “cool levels” to hireable case studies Reduced scope, clarified decisions, added constraints and readability. Portfolios started reading like shipped work.
Senior and Lead positioning Shifted narrative from tasks to impact and ownership, improving interview depth and role alignment.

Portfolio links are shared only with explicit permission, or kept anonymized.

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