The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Associate UX/UI Designer (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering Figma for wireframing and prototyping, conducting basic usability tests, understanding our design system, and collaborating effectively with developers.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering high-quality designs that meet requirements and adhere to brand guidelines.
- Proactively identifying minor usability issues and suggesting improvements.
- Successfully running unmoderated usability tests and presenting clear, actionable findings.
- Receiving positive feedback on collaboration from development and content teams.
- 2
Junior Product Designer (from another industry)
1-2 years (to adapt to Marketing context)Skills to master
- Understanding marketing funnels and objectives, learning conversion rate optimisation techniques, adapting design skills to generate leads and drive sales, and familiarising yourself with marketing analytics tools.
You're ready to move on when
- Demonstrating a clear understanding of marketing KPIs and how UX impacts them.
- Successfully translating marketing briefs into effective design solutions.
- Proactively seeking out and applying knowledge of marketing best practices.
- Building strong working relationships with Product Marketing and Content teams.
- 3
Digital Marketing Specialist (with design focus)
2-3 years (to build dedicated UX skills)Skills to master
- Deepening knowledge of user-centred design principles, mastering design tools like Figma, learning user research methodologies, and building a strong portfolio of UX-focused work.
You're ready to move on when
- Completing a recognised UX design bootcamp or certification.
- Developing a portfolio showcasing strong UX process and problem-solving.
- Demonstrating a clear shift in focus from purely visual design to user experience outcomes.
- Actively seeking out opportunities to lead UX initiatives in previous roles.