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Offer Negotiation (Designer)

Create a negotiation strategy, email, and call script for a job offer (level, base, equity, bonus, benefits).

Prompt

Help me negotiate this job offer as a designer.

Offer details:
- Company: [name]
- Role & level: [title/level]
- Location / remote: [details]
- Base: [number]
- Bonus: [number or %]
- Equity: [details]
- Sign-on: [details]
- Benefits / perks: [details]
- Deadline: [date]

My context:
- Target compensation range: [range]
- Competing offers (if any): [details]
- Leverage: [scarcity, domain expertise, portfolio strength, referrals]
- Priorities (rank): [base / level / equity / sign-on / remote / start date / learning / team]
- Non-negotiables: [list]

Output:
1) Negotiation strategy (what to ask for, why, in what order)
2) A recommended ?anchor? ask (ambitious but reasonable)
3) Email template (polite, confident, concise)
4) Call script (opening, key points, handling pushback)
5) Fallback options if they say no (2?4 alternatives)
6) A short ?if they need time? follow-up message

Style constraints:
- Confident, collaborative, not adversarial
- No exaggeration; keep claims verifiable
- Keep it short and practical

How to use

  1. 01

    Fill in the offer numbers and your priorities before running the prompt.

  2. 02

    If you have market data: add it (levels.fyi, recruiter ranges, comparable roles).

  3. 03

    Decide your top 1?2 asks (e.g., level + base) and keep the message focused.

  4. 04

    Practice the call script out loud once to smooth phrasing.

  5. 05

    Send the email version first if you prefer async negotiation, then follow up on the call.

Tips

  • Negotiation is normal, be direct and polite.
  • Ask for level clarity early; level affects future growth and comp bands.
  • If they can?t move base, negotiate sign-on, equity refresh, title/level, or review timeline.