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Lead Product Designer

Cate Silva

Lead Product Designer

Cate Silva

Lead Product Designer

Cate Silva

About me

I am

here

to help you reflect,

grow and make

unpowered choices

so you can

align your life

and career with

who you trully are.

You

are not alone,

on this path,

I

got

your

back.

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8734min

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Career growth

Alongside my private coaching practice, I mentor through platforms like ADPList, MentorCruise, and other UX communities. You can also explore my design portfolio.

Personalized mentorship tailored to your goals and experience level

Personalized mentorship tailored to your goals and experience level

Expert portfolio and case study reviews

Expert portfolio and case study reviews

Career + skills growth with hands-on guidance in Figma, prototyping, design systems, and UX workflows

Career + skills growth with hands-on guidance in Figma, prototyping, design systems, and UX workflows

Career Coaching

Gain clarity, build confidence, and move your career forward with focused, personalized support.

Career Coaching

Gain clarity, build confidence, and move your career forward with focused, personalized support.

Career Coaching

Gain clarity, build confidence, and move your career forward with focused, personalized support.

Job Search

A focused, strategic job search—from defining roles to interview prep, I guide you every step of the way.

Job Search

A focused, strategic job search—from defining roles to interview prep, I guide you every step of the way.

Job Search

A focused, strategic job search—from defining roles to interview prep, I guide you every step of the way.

Career Branding

Stand out with a personal brand that highlights your strengths and unique value—online and in your story.

Career Branding

Stand out with a personal brand that highlights your strengths and unique value—online and in your story.

Career Branding

Stand out with a personal brand that highlights your strengths and unique value—online and in your story.

Resume & Linkedln

A resume and LinkedIn profile that showcase your expertise—modern, tailored, and aligned with your goals.

Resume & Linkedln

A resume and LinkedIn profile that showcase your expertise—modern, tailored, and aligned with your goals.

Resume & Linkedln

A resume and LinkedIn profile that showcase your expertise—modern, tailored, and aligned with your goals.

Testimonials

What mentees say about their experience

Authentic stories and honest reflections from the people I’ve mentored.

It was a great meet and greet with Cate! She was generously insightful and has valuable knowledge that I'm excited to tap in to.

Jordan Crabtree 🇺🇸

Product Designer

Working with Cate was genuinely such a meaningful experience. She never expected perfection. She listened, encouraged, and met me with so much understanding, even when things felt unclear. There were moments when I felt stuck, but Cate helped me move through them with clarity and confidence. She made the whole journey feel doable, even empowering. Thanks to her support, I landed my dream role as a UX content designer, and my interview prep with her really impressed my future employers!

Ishimwe Uwimabera 🇨🇦

UX/UI Designer

Cate was very supportive throughout my sessions, offering clear guidance and valuable insights that helped me feel well-prepared for upcoming interviews! She also took extra time to review my resume and provided insightful feedback and constructive tips :-)

Jennifer Ma 🇨🇦

UX Designer

Cate was incredible. She listened closely to what I needed, offered thoughtful guidance, and brought deep expertise in both UX/UI and portfolio strategy. It was clear right away that she’s not only an expert in her field but also genuinely supportive and generous with her insight. I left the session feeling encouraged, clear, and excited about the road ahead. I’m truly grateful for our initial meeting and believe she’ll be a key mentor as I transition into UX/UI and land my next role.

Alfonso Barreiro 🇺🇸

UX/UI Designer

WOW! Absolutely amazing!!!!! Cate is by far the best designer I've ever met. Her skillset, passion, attention to detail, how to be efficient, how to scale efforts, and how much she cares about adding value, are beyond anything I have seen from any other coach. If you are looking to level up your design skills Cate is one of the best on the planet!!!

Alex Yates 🇺🇸

Product Manager

To add on to my previous review: I can't recommend Cate enough! Incredible feedback and support throughout every session we had together. I purchased the resume+portfolio package at $150 and feel like it was a worthy investment that I received immense value from. If you are hesitating to book Cate you should probably stop doing that and just add to cart/book, you won't regret it. I will be booking Cate again after I finish the to-do list she gave me 🤣

Andy Ramos 🇺🇸

Product Designer

Testimonials

What mentees say about their experience

Authentic stories and honest reflections from the people I’ve mentored.

It was a great meet and greet with Cate! She was generously insightful and has valuable knowledge that I'm excited to tap in to.

Jordan Crabtree 🇺🇸

Product Designer

Working with Cate was genuinely such a meaningful experience. She never expected perfection. She listened, encouraged, and met me with so much understanding, even when things felt unclear. There were moments when I felt stuck, but Cate helped me move through them with clarity and confidence. She made the whole journey feel doable, even empowering. Thanks to her support, I landed my dream role as a UX content designer, and my interview prep with her really impressed my future employers!

Ishimwe Uwimabera 🇨🇦

UX/UI Designer

Cate was very supportive throughout my sessions, offering clear guidance and valuable insights that helped me feel well-prepared for upcoming interviews! She also took extra time to review my resume and provided insightful feedback and constructive tips :-)

Jennifer Ma 🇨🇦

UX Designer

Cate was incredible. She listened closely to what I needed, offered thoughtful guidance, and brought deep expertise in both UX/UI and portfolio strategy. It was clear right away that she’s not only an expert in her field but also genuinely supportive and generous with her insight. I left the session feeling encouraged, clear, and excited about the road ahead. I’m truly grateful for our initial meeting and believe she’ll be a key mentor as I transition into UX/UI and land my next role.

Alfonso Barreiro 🇺🇸

UX/UI Designer

WOW! Absolutely amazing!!!!! Cate is by far the best designer I've ever met. Her skillset, passion, attention to detail, how to be efficient, how to scale efforts, and how much she cares about adding value, are beyond anything I have seen from any other coach. If you are looking to level up your design skills Cate is one of the best on the planet!!!

Alex Yates 🇺🇸

Product Manager

To add on to my previous review: I can't recommend Cate enough! Incredible feedback and support throughout every session we had together. I purchased the resume+portfolio package at $150 and feel like it was a worthy investment that I received immense value from. If you are hesitating to book Cate you should probably stop doing that and just add to cart/book, you won't regret it. I will be booking Cate again after I finish the to-do list she gave me 🤣

Andy Ramos 🇺🇸

Product Designer

Testimonials

What mentees say about their experience

Authentic stories and honest reflections from the people I’ve mentored.

It was a great meet and greet with Cate! She was generously insightful and has valuable knowledge that I'm excited to tap in to.

Jordan Crabtree 🇺🇸

Product Designer

Working with Cate was genuinely such a meaningful experience. She never expected perfection. She listened, encouraged, and met me with so much understanding, even when things felt unclear. There were moments when I felt stuck, but Cate helped me move through them with clarity and confidence. She made the whole journey feel doable, even empowering. Thanks to her support, I landed my dream role as a UX content designer, and my interview prep with her really impressed my future employers!

Ishimwe Uwimabera 🇨🇦

UX/UI Designer

Cate was very supportive throughout my sessions, offering clear guidance and valuable insights that helped me feel well-prepared for upcoming interviews! She also took extra time to review my resume and provided insightful feedback and constructive tips :-)

Jennifer Ma 🇨🇦

UX Designer

Cate was incredible. She listened closely to what I needed, offered thoughtful guidance, and brought deep expertise in both UX/UI and portfolio strategy. It was clear right away that she’s not only an expert in her field but also genuinely supportive and generous with her insight. I left the session feeling encouraged, clear, and excited about the road ahead. I’m truly grateful for our initial meeting and believe she’ll be a key mentor as I transition into UX/UI and land my next role.

Alfonso Barreiro 🇺🇸

UX/UI Designer

WOW! Absolutely amazing!!!!! Cate is by far the best designer I've ever met. Her skillset, passion, attention to detail, how to be efficient, how to scale efforts, and how much she cares about adding value, are beyond anything I have seen from any other coach. If you are looking to level up your design skills Cate is one of the best on the planet!!!

Alex Yates 🇺🇸

Product Manager

To add on to my previous review: I can't recommend Cate enough! Incredible feedback and support throughout every session we had together. I purchased the resume+portfolio package at $150 and feel like it was a worthy investment that I received immense value from. If you are hesitating to book Cate you should probably stop doing that and just add to cart/book, you won't regret it. I will be booking Cate again after I finish the to-do list she gave me 🤣

Andy Ramos 🇺🇸

Product Designer

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Your career journey begins in one click

Start today with a session tailored to your goals, your pace, and the career you want to build.

All rights reserved. Cate Silva 2025

All rights reserved. Cate Silva 2025

All rights reserved. Cate Silva 2025