Very Strong Design Culture Signals
Handshake is the leading career platform for students and recent graduates, helping early-career talent discover opportunities and connect with employers through job postings, virtual events, and personalized recommendations. By focusing on accessibility, clarity, and inclusivity, Handshake’s design culture ensures that every student can easily navigate the platform, discover relevant roles, and build meaningful professional connections.
500 - 1,000
300 - 400 Bay Area Employees
Series F
Recruitment
Design Team Breakdown
Total
32 Designers
Product Designers
Brand/ Content
Managers/ Leaders
Learning Designers
Researchers
Interns
13
8
4
4
2
1
Headcount Ratios
1:6
Designer : Engineer
1:1.5
Designer : Product
Design Leadership
May-Li Khoe
VP of Design
1 year at Handshake
Led by May-Li Khoe, VP of Design at Handshake, whose career spans over a decade at the intersection of technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. A former Apple product designer and co-founder of Scribble Together, May-Li blends deep experience in shipping innovative products with a passion for inclusive, human-centered design. She is known for fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, empowering teams to experiment, and building design cultures where creativity and impact go hand in hand.
Handshake
Very Strong Design Culture Signals
Handshake is the leading career platform for students and recent graduates, helping early-career talent discover opportunities and connect with employers through job postings, virtual events, and personalized recommendations. By focusing on accessibility, clarity, and inclusivity, Handshake’s design culture ensures that every student can easily navigate the platform, discover relevant roles, and build meaningful professional connections.
500 - 1,000 Employees
300 - 400 Bay Area Employees
Series F Funded
Recruitment
Design Team Breakdown
Total
32 Designers
Product Designers
Design Systems/ Brand/ Content
Design Leadership
Learning/ Instructional Design
Researchers
Interns
13
8
4
4
2
1
Team Ratios
1:6
Designer : Engineer
1:1.5
Designer : Product
Design Leadership
May-Li Khoe
VP of Design
1 year at Handshake
Led by May-Li Khoe, VP of Design at Handshake, whose career spans over a decade at the intersection of technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. A former Apple product designer and co-founder of Scribble Together, May-Li blends deep experience in shipping innovative products with a passion for inclusive, human-centered design. She is known for fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, empowering teams to experiment, and building design cultures where creativity and impact go hand in hand.