"Making things look pretty is not enough..you need to understand the business impact." This episode's guest shared this as a primary tip for any marketing designer seeking to create a successful career path. Mike Smith unknowingly started his marketing design career when he was in high school. As a member of the yearbook staff, and a photography enthusiast, he had a connection to visualizing the layout of certain assets and creations. He spent time in visual design, marketing design and art direction roles before becoming a Design Lead at Reforge. In this episode, Mike shares specific tips for any marketing designer seeking: - tips on how to present your portfolio in an interview - tips on how to manage-up and manage-down on your team - must-have resources to developing your marketing design skills