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
Junior Marketing UX/UI Designer
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering Figma, understanding our design system, executing designs from clear briefs, basic user research support, and effective collaboration with developers.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering high-quality design assets on time.
- Proactively identifying minor design inconsistencies or user friction points.
- Receiving positive feedback from developers on design handoffs.
- Successfully completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- 2
Graphic Designer with UX Focus (Marketing)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Transitioning from purely visual design to user-centred thinking, learning UX methodologies (user flows, wireframing), understanding conversion principles, and gaining proficiency in UX-specific tools like Figma and Hotjar.
You're ready to move on when
- A portfolio that clearly demonstrates a shift towards user-centred design solutions.
- Ability to articulate design decisions based on user needs, not just aesthetics.
- Successful completion of a UX design bootcamp or relevant certifications.
- Proactively seeking out and applying user feedback to design iterations.
- 3
Marketing Assistant / Coordinator (with Design Skills)
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Developing strong visual design skills, learning UX principles, understanding web analytics and conversion funnels, and building a portfolio of digital marketing assets. This path often involves a lot of self-study and practical application.
You're ready to move on when
- Demonstrable ability to create effective digital marketing assets (e.g., landing pages, emails).
- A clear understanding of marketing KPIs and how design impacts them.
- Proactively suggesting UX improvements for existing marketing campaigns.
- Seeking out opportunities to take on more design-focused responsibilities.