Koalesce Studios

07/30/2025

🔥 Opportunity: Design the Future of Social (And Your Career)

We're building a next-gen social platform for creators—one that actually looks and feels different. No recycled components. No stale feeds. Just bold, intentional design that serves real creative communities.

Why This Is Your Breakout Moment
✅ Your name on a movement – As founding designer, your work defines the product’s DNA. Thousands will see it at launch.
✅ Career rocket fuel – If this takes off (and it will), you’re not just "a designer"—you’re the designer who built this. That’s portfolio gold.
✅ Founder-level coaching – Get direct mentorship from me (10+ years coaching UX/UI designers). My network becomes your network.

The Deal
• 90-day sprint to launch our beta (already has waitlist)
• Equity + retro pay after funding (you profit if we win)
• Full-time potential – Prove yourself here, and you’ll have options
• Remote (US, East Coast preferred) – But we move fast

We Need Someone Who
🔥 Has at lest 1-3 years in UI/brand design (junior/mid hungry to level up)
🔥 Cares about systems, not just screens (you’ll build the design language)
🔥 Thrives in zero-to-one chaos (this isn’t for perfectionists)

If you're in the US (East Coast ideal) and want the biggest opportunity of your career...
👉 JOIN NOW https://www.koalescedesigns.com/join-our-stealth-mode-squad/ This train is leaving the station.

P.S. Even if we don't become the next , you'll walk away with:
• A shipped product in your portfolio
• Founding team status
• 10+ years of coaching condensed into months
• Connections most designers would kill for
This is your shot 🎯 . Take it!

07/07/2025

We’re a Black-founded startup building a next-gen social platform for creatives, and we talented individuals like yourself (new grads or seasoned vets) to disrupt the system. Join our 90-day sprint to launch. This is an equity-only opportunity with a clear path to paid roles post-funding.

UX and UI Designers: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/koalescedesigns_designers-ux-ui-activity-7348022182142263296-RBa4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAASZbFYBqr7ts7kJ4nJ-ndHpCcQNmGhIvuA

Engineers: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/koalescedesigns_designers-ux-ui-activity-7348022182142263296-RBa4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAASZbFYBqr7ts7kJ4nJ-ndHpCcQNmGhIvuA

Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/koalescedesigns_hiringintern-marketingintern-marketing-activity-7348011562260938752-Y3Rd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAASZbFYBqr7ts7kJ4nJ-ndHpCcQNmGhIvuA

📢 Marketing Intern – Launch a Social Platform for Creatives We’re a Black-founded startup building a new social platform for creatives, by creatives, and we need a sharp, proactive Marketing Intern to join our 90-day sprint to launch. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work on real campai...

07/02/2025

🚀 How We Landed a City of Atlanta Gov Contract in 14 Days (And How You Can Too)
Most founders think government contracts take months.�
We did it in 14 days.

Here’s the playbook:
1️⃣ The Problem�Atlanta’s procurement team was drowning in outdated vendor processes. They needed a design-first, research-first approach to modernize their systems—but most proposals missed the mark.
2️⃣ The Research�We didn’t pitch. We diagnosed.
* Mapped their pain points to our exact capabilities.
* Aligned our solution with their unspoken priorities (hint: it’s never just about price).
* Framed our value in their language (not buzzwords).
3️⃣ The Hook�We got the meeting in 24 hours. How?
* A 1-pager that screamed “We get you.”
* No generic “here’s what we do”, just “here’s how we fix your problem.”
4️⃣ The Close�Onboarded as a vendor in 2 weeks, faster than their “standard” 6-month timeline.

WHAT THIS MATTERS FOR YOU:�If you’re a solo founder, startup, or small biz eyeing government contracts:�✅ Stop competing on price. Compete on clarity.�✅ Research > pitching. (We’ll show you how.)�✅ Speed isn’t luck - it’s strategy.

We’re a design-first, research-first innovation studio, and we help teams like yours decode procurement, win RFPs, and scale with gov contracts.

📌 Want us to audit your gov-contract strategy? DM me “GOV” or comment below. View our case study.
https://www.koalescedesigns.com/case-studies/24-hour-government-response/

06/30/2025

🚨 DESIGNERS: Are you losing job offers because you can't present your work effectively?
This is the HIDDEN career killer nobody talks about.

A junior designer with ZERO professional experience → JPMorgan Chase job offer in 6 DAYS.
Her presentation was scattered across 4 different storylines. Interviewers were confused instead of impressed.

Our 90-minute coaching session fixed:
✅ Narrative structure → One clear story
✅ Time management → Strategic pacing
✅ Business alignment → Their language
✅ Delivery confidence → Expert positioning

THE RESULT: JPMorgan interviewer offered to personally MENTOR her 🤯. That's crazy!!!

I'm Tarzine Jackson from Koalesce Designs - a design coach with 20+ years in tech who specializes in fixing presentation problems that destroy careers.

GET YOU THE JOB.
📖 Read our complete coaching methodology at koalescedesigns.com or scan the QR code!

06/17/2025

Great catching up with my tech brother, Anthony D. Mays @ RENDER 2025!

If you don’t know him yet - you should. Anthony is not just an incredible professional but also a genuinely wonderful human being. We started as strangers and quickly became friends and colleagues over the years, and I can honestly say he’s someone you want in your corner.

If you’re looking for a mentor, coach, or guide in tech, Anthony is your person. Trust me, you won’t regret connecting with him.

Connect with Anthony at morganlatimer.com

06/13/2025

kicked off this week and I was booked and busy attending all Atlanta’s tech week has to offer.

June 8: I picked up my badge at .
June 9: events
June 10:
June 11: TAG Bridge Builders Mentor meeting
June 11 - 12: I attended my second conference.

Let's connect. You can find me on LinkedIn , I am founder/CEO/CTO/CDO of Koalesce Designs.

06/06/2025

📣 HELP WANTED: MARKETING + SOCIAL MEDIA (UNPAID FOR NOW)

We're building a decentralized social platform for creatives.
We're in stealth. We're early. We're starting from zero.

We need someone who can help us shape and run our social and marketing campaigns for the launch.

If you're looking to build real portfolio work, not fake class projects - this is for you.

🔍 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
✅ You'll work directly with the founder.
✅ You'll help define and execute the launch strategy.

TASKS INCLUDE:
☑️ Writing and scheduling social posts
☑️ Managing community activity
☑️ Collaborating on launch campaigns
☑️ Helping with creative assets
☑️ Tracking engagement and suggesting improvements

🕒 TIME COMMITMENT

20 hours/week to start (while onboarding)
10–15 hours/week ongoing

🧠 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
✔️ Background in social media or marketing (academic or real-world)
✔️ Good writer and communicator
✔️ Understands how to work with a brand, not over it
✔️ Team-oriented. We’re not looking for solo stars or attention-seekers

✅ WHAT YOU GET
Real startup experience on a project that’s actually shipping
✔️ A defined scope of work
✔️ A solid case study for your portfolio
✔️ Future job opportunity if we get funding (you’ll be first in line)
✔️ Credit for your work

📝 NDA required. Branding guidelines provided.

If you’re hungry to do the work, and want something real in your portfolio, DM or comment and we’ll reach out.

Transforming ideas into impactful designs for founders and growing businesses.

05/19/2025

Last week was absolutely crazy!!!

I applied for Y Combinator Summer 2025 batch, Google's AI First for Startup Accelerator, Paddle Studios SaaS Launchpad.

AND! We received our WBEC

AND! Koalesce Designs welcomed https://www.linkedin.com/in/lia-quilico/ to the team to help build the creative platform.

10/20/2024

Thank you, , for an incredible “PhD Career Night with Employers” event! had the pleasure of connecting with and , showcasing our mission to transform the future. 
Being featured alongside impressive companies allowed us to discuss what makes unique - from our product patent-pending to exciting in the pipeline. The night was full of meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and collaboration opportunities.

A highlight: sharing the Koalesce Designs story with enthusiastic students and businesses. It was a powerful reminder of our journey and the potential ahead with the right . 🤝

Special thanks to Starr & Associates Management Consulting and the amazing staff at , especially the Graduate Career Development team for a warm welcome. I look forward to partnering with Georgia Tech and other universities, including in the future.

💬 Let’s connect! If you’re looking for potential partnerships, let’s explore how we can create something amazing together.

💡 Why hire , , and ? 💡 At Koalesce Designs, we believe investing in early-career talent is a strategic advantage:
1. Fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
2. Eagerness to learn and adapt.
3. Bridging the gap between academia and industry.
4. Building dedicated, long-term team members.

10/20/2024

🚀 Had an amazing time participating in the High School AI hackathon with Atlanta, and I couldn’t be more inspired by the incredible young minds in our communities! This is why I started – to be a beacon of hope for businesses and future technologists.

Our mission is to help businesses , their , and the next generation to shine. 🌱✨

A huge thank you to SMASH and Joey Womack for rallying such an inspiring call for . The energy and curiosity from these high school students was electrifying, especially as they asked thought-provoking questions and envisioned their future in tech. 🙌💡

It’s moments like these that remind me how crucial it is for senior designers and developers to pass down their knowledge and lift up the next wave of . We have so much to learn from each other, and I’m excited to continue sharing what I know with the future technologists of tomorrow.
The possibilities are endless when we nurture talent and build strong communities. Let’s keep innovating together! 💻🌍