Design & Media
UI/UX Designer
Designs how apps and websites look and how easy they are to use.
GrowingRough pay: ₹4–30 LPA
A typical week
- Talk to users and study how they behave
- Sketch flows and wireframes
- Design screens and interactive prototypes
- Test designs with real people
- Work with developers so the build matches the design
Skills that matter
- A design tool such as Figma
- User research and usability testing
- Layout, type and colour
- Accessibility basics
- Explaining design decisions clearly
How people get started
- No single required degree; design, computer science or media backgrounds all work
- Learn Figma and core UX methods
- Build a portfolio of two or three case studies, with the thinking shown
- Start through internships, freelance or junior roles
- Learn enough front-end basics to talk with developers
Pay
₹4–30 lakh per year, from entry level to experienced.
Your portfolio counts more than your degree. Product companies pay above agencies on average.
A rough, rounded guide only. Check current job postings and official sources before deciding. Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026.
How AI is changing this role
Tools can generate layout options quickly. Choosing the right problem to solve and testing with users still need a designer.
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