UX Designer roles and missions
A UX Designer is a professional who works to improve the user experience by designing intuitive, user-friendly products. Their roles and missions are varied, and they contribute to product improvement at different levels. Here are the main roles and missions of a UX Designer:
Define the exact user path and use case to design intuitive, user-friendly products;
Analyze user needs and behaviors to create optimal experiences;
Organize and manage user data and user journeys to ensure good design;
Create interactive mock-ups and prototypes, and test products to ensure reliability and user-friendliness;
Design graphical interfaces to optimize the user experience;
Use methodologies and tools adapted to each product (such as impact analysis, cognitive research, usage analysis, task mapping, etc.);
Conduct research and studies to understand how design can influence product use and adoption;
Work closely with product managers, developers and graphic designers to create the final product, based on the user journey and needs;
Actively participate in meetings and decision-making processes to apply UX principles and best practices.
In short, the UX Designer plays a critical role in the product design process, helping to ensure that products are intuitive and easy to use for users.
UX Designer salary and career development
UX designer salaries vary widely, depending on company size, sector of activity, region and skill level. As a rough guide, here are the gross annual salary trends in France according to a UX designer's years of experience:
0 to 2 years: between €25,000 and €45,000
2 to 5 years: between €30,000 and €55,000
5 to 10 years: between €35,000 and €65,000
10 to 15 years: between €40,000 and €75,000
Over 15 years: between €45,000 and €85,000
In addition to an attractive salary, the UX designer profession also offers interesting career development prospects. The professions you could consider if you wish to progress in the field are :
product manager ;
digital project manager ;
digital strategy consultant ;
user experience director ;
art director.
These professions will enable you to develop your skills and grow in your career.
