Portfolio Review
See your work through a hiring lens. Bring focus to the projects, process, and contribution that make you distinctive.
- Portfolio narrative and structure
- Project selection and hierarchy
- Actionable presentation feedback
$495
Independent career studio · Architecture & design
Good work.
Clear story.
Next chapter.
You design with intention. Bring the same clarity to your career—with thoughtful positioning, portfolio guidance, and tools built for your world.
Find your next move ↗For emerging designers, experienced professionals, and creative leaders.
A NEW PERSPECTIVEROOM FOR WHAT’S NEXT — MERRITT
Built around your disciplineArchitectureInterior designCreative leadership
01 / Personal advisoryYour experience.
Your experience.
Better articulated.
For the moment when your work is ready for more, but your portfolio, résumé, or story hasn’t caught up. Choose a focused starting point.
Career Positioning
Connect your experience to your next move, with a coherent story across the places decision-makers meet you.
- Career direction and positioning
- Résumé and professional profile
- Interview story and preparation
$1,500
Executive Positioning
Articulate the way you lead, the value you bring, and the kind of practice you want to help shape.
- Leadership narrative
- Executive profile and presence
- Strategic career conversations
$2,500
02 / The resource shelfA little guidance.
A little guidance.
On your own terms.
Self-directed tools that turn recruiting insight into practical next steps. Start with a free checklist or explore the Design Career Story Workbook.
Merritt / Field notes 001The portfolio
clarity checklist.A useful place to begin ↗
clarity checklist.A useful place to begin ↗
Portfolio clarity checklist
Five questions to ask before you send your next portfolio.
Merritt / Career collection 001Your work.
A clearer story.
Your next chapter.24-page fillable workbook
A clearer story.
Your next chapter.24-page fillable workbook
The Design Career Story Workbook
Build your project stories, portfolio plan, and professional introduction. Introductory price: $39 USD.
Preview the workbook ↗03 / A different perspectiveDesign-minded.
Design-minded.
People-focused.
Merritt is an independent career studio grounded in a decade of talent experience inside architecture and design practices.
Architecture and interior design are at the heart of our talent experience across U.S. and Canadian markets, complemented by work in strategy, brand, lighting, and digital experience design. This breadth brings an understanding of the disciplines, practice cultures, and international influences shaping the built environment.
That breadth informs how we approach every career conversation: with attention to the individual, their discipline, and the market. We help professionals articulate their contribution and prepare for the next chapter of their careers.
We translate that experience into considered career guidance and practical resources for architecture and design professionals at every stage of their careers.
A few useful answersBefore your
Before your
next chapter.
Who is Merritt for?
Architecture and interior design professionals at every career stage—from emerging designers to experienced practitioners and creative leaders considering their next move.
Where should I start?
Choose Portfolio Review for focused presentation feedback, Career Positioning for a broader career story, or Executive Positioning for leadership-level direction. Start with the free checklist if you prefer to work independently.
Can I buy a resource today?
The portfolio checklist is free to read and download now. The 24-page Design Career Story Workbook is available for $39 USD, with a download after payment confirmation.
Does advisory guarantee a new role?
Advisory supports clearer positioning and preparation. Employment decisions remain with hiring firms; no placement or employment outcome is guaranteed.
Make room for what’s nextYour next chapter