UX/UI Design
UX/UI designers shape how people interact with digital products. You combine research, empathy, and visual craft to create interfaces that are intuitive, accessible, and delightful.
Salary Range
$60,000 - $200,000+
Growth Outlook
Excellent -- every digital product needs UX. Demand for designers who can think in systems and handle full product design is growing.
What You Do
- Conduct user research and usability testing
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
- Define information architecture and user flows
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers
- Design and maintain component libraries and design systems
Steps to Get There
Learn UX Fundamentals
Study HCI, psychology, or design. Bootcamps like Google UX Certificate or Designlab are good alternatives.
Master Figma
Figma is the industry standard. Learn prototyping, auto-layout, components, and design system creation.
Build Case Studies
Create 3-5 detailed case studies showing your design process from research through final UI.
Get Your First Role
Apply for junior UX/UI designer roles. Agencies and startups often provide the broadest learning experiences.