Designer or UX Manager?

Seasoned design professionals with decades of experience explore the dynamic roles of individual contributors (ICs) and managers in the design industry. In this video, they share personal stories and insights on transitioning between roles, the impact on their careers, and the different skill sets required for each. This video is perfect for designers at any stage of their career, offering valuable perspectives on navigating career paths, understanding the nuances of different roles, and the evolving nature of design leadership. #DesignCareer #Leadership #CareerGrowth #DesignIndustry #Management #IndividualContributor #ProfessionalDevelopment #DesignInsights #CareerTransitions #DesignCommunity

[@DanGarcia_UX]

Thanks. I’m currently in project management in a very unrelated field (as in no design) and I’m in the infancy stages of learning UX/UI as a potential career change. The goal right now is to learn and eventually be hired as a designer but it’s interesting to hear that the option to go back into management with design is a possible career path. With you having hiring experience, is having project management experience a strong positive (assuming it’s coupled with a good portfolio) or is it something that doesn’t really move the needle in terms of being hired as an entry level designer?

[@thepotentialdesign]

If you have a background in project management and you want to get your foot in the door in the design world, you could look at some "UX Operations" jobs. That sometimes requires a high level of project management experience. When it comes to design, it's all about the portfolio of work, ability to juggle and manage projects at a high level is a skillset that's required a little bit later when you start leading projects. (Ko)

[@almaconnelly]

'promosm' 😥