Career Center

The Career Center Returns to IAC26 by Popular Demand!

The Career Center at IAC26 is back to help you build human-centered digital experiences and navigate your UX career with confidence. Join us for 1-on-1 Career Advice Sessions with leaders in Information Architecture, UX Research, and Content Strategy during conference breaks.

These private sessions are always in high demand and fill up fast. Sign up information will be provided to all registered attendees by email.

Mentors

Christian Crumlish headshot
Director of Product
Kind
Principal Information Architect
Curious Squid Design Lab
Jessica DuVerney Headshot
Program Manager, Product Strategy & Design
RESPEC

Sign up for 1-on-1 Mentoring

Join us for 1-on-1 Career Advice Sessions with leaders in Information Architecture, UX Research, and Content Strategy during conference breaks.

These private sessions are always in high demand and fill up fast.

Stay tuned for the sign-up form and secure your spot early!


Hiring Panel

Have questions about how UX professionals are evaluated in today’s hiring market? Curious what actually stands out in a portfolio review — or what recruiters and hiring managers are really looking for?

Join us at IAC26 for a special panel

April 17, 2026
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

This candid, behind-the-scenes conversation will explore how UX hiring decisions are actually made — from portfolio signals and interview dynamics to recruiter insights and collaboration between HR and UX leadership.

We’ll incorporate as many attendee-submitted questions as possible into the live discussion.

Whether you’re actively job searching, planning your next move, or simply curious about how hiring decisions are made, this session will offer practical, real-world insights you won’t want to miss.