Guide to UX Design Job Titles and Career Levels

What’s the difference between a junior, mid level and senior UX designer?

UX job titles and the career pathways available to UX professionals can be unclear, especially when you’re just getting started in UX.

In this guide, get an in-depth look at the career journey from UX Intern to UX Lead.

Let’s jump in!

UX Intern

UX Job Titles: UX Design Intern, UX Design apprentice

Years of Experience: Little to no prior experience required, class projects

An internship is a common path into UX design, especially for students at UX bootcamps and degree programs. If you’re transferring from another field, UX internships can also be a pathway into UX. If you are deciding not to go the internship route, check out this article on how to find a UX job with no professional experience.

To be prepared for your internship, you should: Here are two great examples of what you can expect your responsibilities to be as an intern: