Whether you're a Staff designer wondering what's next or a manager questioning the ladder, this not-to-be-missed LIVE session with Femke and Garron offers a grounded, honest look at an evolving path forward.
Date: Wednesday, September 17th
Time: 8:00-9:00am PST / 5:00-6:00pm CET
About the event
In this talk, Garron will unpack the growing momentum behind the Super IC career path - and why more product designers are choosing to grow without managing. He’ll share personal stories, emerging patterns in tech orgs, and a new way to think about leadership that centers on craft, context, and influence.
About Garron
Garron Engstrom, Director of Product Design and writer behind the Super IC newsletter, explores what it means to grow and lead as a senior IC in tech. He’s built product design teams at scale, transitioned between IC and management roles, and developed a unique perspective on how high-leverage ICs drive outsized impact. Garron’s work focuses on redefining career growth beyond the management ladder, and he’s passionate about shining a light on IC leadership. His writing has reached hundreds of thousands of designers, and his free resources help designers land their dream jobs and grow in their careers.
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