UX/UI Designer
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST90%
NOT A FORECAST90%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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UX/UI Designer
As a UX/UI Designer, you will be at the forefront of creating seamless and engaging digital experiences that captivate users and drive business success. In a world where digital presence is paramount, your role is essential in bridging the gap between user needs and business goals, making it a vital contribution to the tech landscape in the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior UX/UI DesignerIn this entry-level role, you will assist in creating user interfaces and conducting user research under the guidance of senior designers. You will learn to use design tools and contribute to team projects.£25,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level UX/UI DesignerAs a mid-level designer, you will take on more responsibility, leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will be expected to manage your own design tasks and mentor junior designers.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior UX/UI DesignerIn this peak career stage, you will lead design initiatives, set the design vision for projects, and influence product strategy. You will mentor junior staff and may also be involved in client presentations and stakeholder management.£65,000+
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The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£47,000 median
🎓Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£39,000 median
🎓Computer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Software Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · DegreeComputer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · DegreeComputing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · DegreeComputer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · DegreeComputer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeSoftware Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · Degree