Staff+ Portfolio Directory

Real Staff+ and Principal designer portfolios, filterable by company and job title — each with a short note on what makes it Staff-level work, and a link to the portfolio itself.

How to Analyze a Staff+ Portfolio (4 Steps)

Step 1 — Read the first paragraph of one case study only

Before scrolling to visuals, look at how the problem is framed. Does it name a business stake, or just a design brief? That framing is the first Staff+ signal.

Step 2 — Look for "I" vs. "we" language

Count how many times the designer describes a personal decision versus a team action. Portfolios that pass Staff+ bars are heavy on "I decided," light on "we explored."

Step 3 — Find the outcome section

Look for a specific, measured business or user outcome — not a projection. If the case study doesn't have one, that's a real gap even at this level.

Step 4 — Compare to your own case study side by side

Run yours through thePortfolio Checklist →using the same lens you just applied to theirs. The gaps you notice are your build list.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find real Staff-level UX portfolio examples?

Aggregator sites like bestfolios.com, casestudy.club, and digitalsynopsis.com curate portfolios by company and role. This directory adds a specific practitioner-judgment filter on top — evaluating each entry against Staff+ criteria, not just seniority or company brand.

What should I look for in a Staff+ portfolio?

Scope beyond a single feature, ownership language ("I" vs. "we"), measured business or user outcomes (not projections), and evidence of cross-functional influence. See thePortfolio Checklist →for the full 16-criteria breakdown.

Do Staff Product Designers at FAANG companies have public portfolios?

Some do, many don't — Staff+ designers at FAANG companies often stop maintaining public portfolios once they're established, since they no longer need one for hiring. The ones who do usually maintain them for teaching, speaking, or personal-brand reasons.

How is this different from Bestfolios or Case Study Club?

Those sites index portfolios broadly by company. This directory adds evaluative context — a short note on the specific Staff-level signal each portfolio demonstrates, tied back to the criteria in the Portfolio Checklist. Curation with a point of view, not just aggregation.

Can I be featured in this directory?

Yes — reach out via the Contact page. Submissions are reviewed against the Staff+ Portfolio Checklist criteria, and every featured designer is contacted before publication.