Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],

I’m excited to apply for the [Position Title] role at [Company Name].

Although I don’t have a traditional design degree, my portfolio showcases projects where I’ve solved real user problems through research, iteration, and thoughtful design. My experience includes user research, wireframing, prototyping, and building design systems in Figma — skills that I believe align well with [company name] mission of creating seamless listening experiences for millions of users.

Some highlights from my portfolio:

• Redesigned a cluttered calendar app, simplifying task completion and improving usability by 30% in mock tests.
• Built a grocery tracker app to solve the frustration of forgetting what’s at home, introducing a “Quick Add” feature that speeds up input.
• Improved the Instagram signup flow by adding progress indicators and clearer error states, reducing onboarding friction.

I bring empathy for users, structured design thinking, and the ability to collaborate closely with developers thanks to my technical background. Because I’m self-taught, I know how to learn quickly and adapt — qualities that make me a flexible designer ready to grow with [Company Name] team.

I’d love the chance to bring my mix of design thinking and problem-solving to [Company Name] product design team, helping to make listening experiences even more seamless and delightful.

Thank you for considering my application — I’d be thrilled to discuss how I can contribute to [Company Name] mission.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]