#CareerTrajectory #UXEngineer #FrontEndDevelopment
🚀 Interested in hearing about others’ experiences in the world of UX Engineering! 🌟
I recently landed a role as a UX Engineer straight out of college, and I’m loving the blend of FE skills and UX design work. But, I have some long-term concerns about how to establish a clear identity in this role. Here are some questions on my mind:
1. How common and well-known is the UX Engineer role in the industry?
2. How can I ensure my role isn’t conflated with that of a general front-end engineer?
3. What steps can I take to solidify my identity as a UX Engineer?
Any seasoned UXEs out there willing to share their insights on navigating this career path? I’m particularly curious about how to shape my trajectory and avoid falling into a FE role if I want to stay in the UX space long-term. Would love to hear your thoughts and any advice you might have! 😊
One possible solution that comes to mind is:
– Stay up-to-date on UX trends and technologies.
– Network with other UX professionals to learn from their experiences.
– Seek out mentorship opportunities within the UX community.
Looking forward to hearing your perspectives! 🙌🏼
You have multiple options to advance in the UX field: Director of UX, Product Manager, UX Consultant. These are respectable and high-paying roles in many product companies, so perhaps look for a role there rather than in outsourcing companies. Yes, they will require broadening your skills in additional areas such as design strategy, data analysis, statistics and research, product/business objectives, and possibly leadership. But that’s the fun part—the opportunities. The Director of UX I work with currently also prepares requirements. So there’s a diverse range of expertise you can develop, which can make you more valuable in the market if it’s something you’re passionate about and you want to continue this trajectory.
UX + requirements engineering
Git gud