Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Product Designers
For undergraduate or graduate students seeking entry-level roles in UX design, Ashley notes that "UX designer roles" requiring minimal experience, such as a Google certificate, are common, especially those connected to web design or web development. Ashley's experience as a Product Designer at a non-profit education company suggests these roles can be a valuable stepping stone for students with limited formal training.
UX Design, Web Design, Entry-Level Roles, Online Certificates, Career Paths
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Ashley McWilliams
Product Designer
Non-profit education company
Arkansas State University
Engineering, IT, Math & Data
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. UX Designer roles are often entry-level and may only require an online certificate.
2. Web design or web development experience can be a pathway to UX roles.
3. Entry-level UX design positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or graduate student might consider?
There are a lot of entry-level roles, usually listed as UX designer, that really only require an online certificate from Google to prove you have the knowledge. Anything that has to do with web design or web development can lead to UX.