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UX designer
UX designers research user needs and shape interfaces. Art, design, psychology or computer science degrees all appear in the field. Build a portfolio from GCSE projects onward, take internships in design or product teams, and target grad schemes or junior UX roles. Pay bands sit on the official UX designer profile.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
Art, design, computer science or media courses if offered.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Art and design, psychology, computer science or media studies.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
UX design, interaction design, psychology or computer science with a portfolio.
- 4
Work experience
Redesign a school site, volunteer for a charity, or case studies in Figma.
- 5
Internships and insight
Design or product internships with portfolio review.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Junior UX designer on grad schemes or direct hire in agencies and product companies.
- 7
First role
Junior UX designer or UX researcher.
Custom Path
Build a personalised checklist for this path with reminders and sync. Pricing is in GBP until confirmed with product. Marked as assumption until confirmed.
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Questions
UX vs UI?
UX covers research and flows. UI focuses on visual design. Small teams blend both.
Where do entry requirements come from?
Prospects publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
No. We surface live posts from public employer boards. If a scheme is closed, the board stays empty rather than showing invented roles.