A Week in My Life as a UX Product Designer!
Interested in becoming a UX designer?
No doubt you’re curious to know what it’s like on a week-to-week basis.
What kinds of tasks can you expect?
Who will you work alongside, and what kinds of challenges will you face?
To shed some light, we hosted a LIVE online event with recently qualified UX product designer—and CareerFoundry UX design graduate—Charlotte D’Arcy.
Prior to becoming a UX product designer, Charlotte worked in education and administration with a background in historical research.
Charlotte now works at Momentum Design Lab in London as a full-time UX product designer.
Watch this recording to hear all about the exciting projects that Charlotte works on during her week—and see whether UX design could be an interesting career pathway for you too!
For further reading, check out the following guides:
- What Exactly Does A UX Designer Do?
- What Salary Will I Earn As A User Experience (UX) Designer?
- UX Bootcamps: Expectation vs. Reality
And don’t forget to follow @careerfoundry on Instagram for daily tips and advice for aspiring UX designers.
Featured presenters
Charlotte D'Arcy
UX Product Designer
Charlotte is a deeply curious UX designer with a background in education and historical research. She brings an empathetic, analytical, person-first approach to design, as well as a large dose of enthusiasm. Currently making magic with Momentum Design Lab.
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