Tommy Smith - How side projects can land you a dream job
Feb 16, 2026•40 min•Ep. 150
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Episode description
Today's episode is with Tommy Smith who recently landed a new role as a part of the Dive Talent Network.
So we're doing a deep dive into what makes his portfolio so effective:
- Making his side project a first-class citizen
- Positioning himself as a new design engineer
- Adding personality by experimenting with Rive
- Highlighting what matters most in his case studies
- Flexing his craft muscles and nailed the finer details
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