Product Designer
35AI USED FOR35%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Product Designer
As a Product Designer, you are at the forefront of creating innovative and user-centric solutions that shape the future of technology and design. This role is pivotal in enhancing user experiences and driving the success of products in an increasingly digital world, making it a vital career in the UK’s thriving tech ecosystem.
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AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but 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 Product DesignerIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior designers in creating product concepts and prototypes, gaining hands-on experience in user research and design software.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Product DesignerAt this stage, you will lead design projects, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and take ownership of user experience outcomes.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Product Designer / Head of DesignIn a senior role, you will oversee design strategy, mentor junior designers, and drive innovation within the organisation, influencing product direction at a high level.£55,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Astronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Electrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Electronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Mechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · 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 an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Music TechnologyLeeds Beckett University · DegreeAstronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · DegreeElectrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · DegreeElectronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeMechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · DegreeMechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · Degree