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UX 팀 내 다양한 직책

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직무 설명

Every year, thousands of new digital products and services are introduced to the marketplace. To become popular, these digital goods must be as “user-friendly” as possible. That’s where User Experience, or UX, Designers, come in!

UX Designers are innovative experts who focus on making digital interfaces user-friendly and intuitive, thereby improving accessibility and overall user satisfaction. Their role involves thorough research and testing to understand user requirements, behaviors, and challenges. With this insight, they craft designs that deliver smooth, functional user experiences.

Collaboration is key, as UX Designers must work closely with product managers and developers to align the design process with the company’s goals. Their ultimate aim is to strike a balance between meeting business objectives and fulfilling the needs of the users.

커리어의 보람 있는 측면
  • Improving user satisfaction and engagement
  • Solving complex design problems
  • Collaborating with diverse teams
  • Staying at the forefront of technology and design trends

“It’s fun. The great thing about design is that it is a fun field. You get to work with creative and passionate people. You get to build something that is totally satisfying at the end.” Ann Ku, Former Manager of Interaction Design, Hotwire.com

$113,691
2022년 고용
199,400
2032년 예상 고용
217,000
내부 특종
직무 책임

근무 일정

UX Designers typically work full-time, often in office settings or remotely. They may need to work extra hours to meet project deadlines.

일반적인 업무

  • Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and testing
  • Analyze and interpret user behavior analytics. Use the feedback to identify areas for design quality improvement
  • Collaborate with developers and managers on UX objectives and strategies
  • Work with marketing teams to ensure brand consistency across user touchpoints
  • Create detailed user personas to guide design decisions
  • Outline project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines
  • Develop prototypes, wireframes, site maps, and interaction diagrams
  • Ensure designs are accessible, inclusive, and compliant with applicable regulations
  • Present optimal design concepts and solutions to stakeholders. Incorporate feedback into the next iteration
  • Implement procedures for continual user feedback and performance checks
  • Write updates and follow version control processes
  • Create and maintain style guidelines and technical documentation
  • Respond to user inquiries (or set up automated response systems)

추가 책임

  • Stay updated on UX technologies through continuing education and professional development
  • Train and mentor junior staff members
  • Monitor competing products and services to see how other companies do things differently
  • Stand by for “on-call” incident response and management, as needed
업무에 필요한 기술

소프트 스킬

  • 분석
  • 디테일에 대한 관심
  • 협업
  • 고객 서비스
  • 결정적
  • 공감
  • 유연성
  • 목표 중심
  • 관리 기술
  • 정리
  • 환자
  • 문제 해결
  • 강력한 커뮤니케이션 기술
  • 팀 중심
  • 시간 관리

기술 능력

다양한 유형의 조직
  • 컴퓨터 시스템 설계 대행사
  • 법인/기업
  • 이커머스 기업
  • Financial institutions
  • 정부/군 기관
  • Healthcare organizations
  • 고등 교육 기관
  • 미디어 및 엔터테인먼트
  • 자영업자
  • Technology companies
기대와 희생

UX Designers must create visually appealing, functional, and user-friendly designs. This involves understanding user needs through research and translating those insights into practical solutions. This iterative process takes enormous patience, attention to detail, and commitment to avoid design flaws.

The role also requires balancing user needs with business goals and budgetary constraints. Thus, designers must collaborate closely with product managers and developers to align designs with strategic objectives while staying within budget.

UX Designers must stay open to feedback from stakeholders and users so they can keep refining designs and making things better. Sometimes receiving negative feedback can be difficult, especially when they’ve already worked hard on a project. That’s why resiliency and the ability to handle constructive criticism are very important. 

현재 트렌드

UX Designers are starting to use artificial intelligence to analyze user data and automate tasks like generating design variations. AI is also improving customized user engagement options. But while AI integration opens up exciting new doors, it requires a learning curve to use effectively.

Accessibility and inclusive design features are receiving more attention as companies try to address diverse user needs by creating more equitable experiences. Voice and gesture-based interfaces are also becoming more common thanks to smart devices and virtual assistants. Interfaces like Siri, Alexa, Cortana, and Bixby provide more natural interactions such as voice commands that reduce reliance on keyboards and touchscreens. 

이 직업에 종사하는 사람들은 어렸을 때 어떤 일을 즐겼습니까?

When they were younger, UX Designers might have enjoyed playing video games or building websites. They may have liked drawing, crafting, or building things, helping them develop an eye for design and aesthetics. 

"새로운 아이디어에 열려 있었고, 어떻게 작동하는지, 어떻게 개선할 수 있는지 궁금했습니다."

"기능적인 무언가를 만들고 싶었습니다."

필요한 교육 및 훈련
  • Technically, a degree isn’t required to enter this field, but many UX Designers earn a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, interaction design (IxD or UI/UX), computer science, or human-computer interaction
  • Employers look for a combination of education and experience. Candidates with a strong theoretical foundation (via a degree or certificate) plus practical abilities (through previous work experience) are often considered more “well-rounded”
  • Instead of a degree, some students earn a certification such as Google’s UX Design Certificate or Nielsen Norman Group’s UX Certification
  • Students can take ad hoc courses and bootcamps in UX design via platforms such as Coursera, Udacity, General Assembly, Springboard, edX, or Interaction Design Foundation
  • Other popular online beginner-level courses include:
  1. UX Academy Foundations by Designlab
  2. User Experience Design Fundamentals (Udemy)
  3. Intro to UX Design (Careerfoundry)
  4. Product Design Bootcamp (Flatiron)
  5. Advance Your UX Skills (Linkedin Learning)
  • UX Designers must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continual learning to stay up-to-speed with industry trends and technologies
최고의 교육 기관

이는 아직 학계에서 정의되고 있는 새로운 분야입니다.

인간과 컴퓨터의 상호 작용 프로그램

  • 카네기 멜로우 대학교
  • 조지아 공과대학교
  • 워싱턴 대학교, 시애틀
  • 미시간 대학교, 앤아버
  • 캘리포니아 대학교 버클리 캠퍼스
  • 코넬 대학교
  • 일리노이 공과대학교 디자인 연구소
  • 헬싱키 예술 디자인 대학교
  • 스탠포드 대학교에서 나만의 전공을 디자인하세요(제품 디자인, 컴퓨터 과학, 예술, 심리학 및 커뮤니케이션 수업 포함).
대학에서 찾아야 할 것들
  • Make sure the school is accredited by a legitimate accrediting institution
  • 필요에 맞는 프로그램 형식(캠퍼스 내, 온라인 또는 하이브리드)을 결정합니다.
  • Look for programs that are well-funded and have the latest design tools and technologies.
  • Check if the program offers internships with industry partners.
  • 사용 가능한 재정 지원 및 장학금 기회와 수업료를 비교해 보세요.
  • 교수진의 자격과 졸업생의 업적을 평가합니다.
  • Ask what career services or other job-seeking help the school offers. Examine the program’s post-graduation job placement rates.
고등학교 및 대학교에서 할 일
  • In high school, classes in computer science, graphic design, and programming can be helpful
  • Take ad hoc courses online in your spare time
  • Get practice through internships, part-time jobs, mentorship opportunities, or apprenticeships
  • Look at job openings. Read the listed required qualifications for jobs you want
  • Start freelancing when you have some marketable skills
  • Sign up for IT-related clubs to grow your network and socialize
  • Find a senior UX Designer willing to answer questions
  • Read articles and participate in discussions on Quora, Reddit, and other spaces
  • 이력서 및 대학 지원서를 위해 업무 및 학업 성취도를 추적하세요.
  • Build a portfolio of projects you’ve worked on
  • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements by reading or watching videos
일반적인 로드맵
UX 디자이너 일반 로드맵
첫 직장을 구하는 방법
사다리를 오르는 방법
  • Speak with your supervisor about opportunities for advancement. Ask what courses you could take that would benefit the company 
  • Demonstrate loyalty and a commitment to earning promotions through hard work
  • Keep up with industry changes such as AI integration by taking professional development courses
  • Consider pursuing advanced certifications or a master’s degree
  • Teach and mentor others, in person, online, or through articles and tutorials
  • Learn about different areas of UX design, such as research or interaction design
  • Take on team lead roles or volunteer to tackle complex projects 
권장 도구/리소스

웹 사이트

도서

  • Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, by Steve Krug
  • Introduction to Design Thinking for UX Beginners, by Uijun Park
  • Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience, by Josh Seiden and Jeff Gothelf
  • Usability and User Experience Design: The Comprehensive Guide to Data-Driven UX Design, by Benjamin Franz and Michaela Kauer-Franz

연결

컨퍼런스

프로그램

정보 아키텍처 연구소 멘토링 프로그램 

도구

무역 잡지/웹사이트

플랜 B

UX design work can be challenging at, at times, frustrating due to the never-ending need for changes and updates. If a career as a UX Designer doesn’t seem like the right fit, check out some related fields such as:

  • 백엔드 개발자
  • 컴퓨터 및 정보 시스템 관리자
  • 컴퓨터 프로그래머
  • 콘텐츠 전략가
  • Digital Product Designer
  • 프론트엔드 개발자
  • 풀스택 개발자
  • 그래픽 디자이너
  • Human-Computer Interaction Specialist
  • Information Architect
  • Product Manager
  • Service Designer
  • User Interface Designer
  • Usability Analyst
  • User Researcher
  • Visual Designer
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