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The Path to Senior Product Designer: A Growth Plan for a UX Design Career

6h 28m 9s
English
Paid

Accelerate your UX design career with essential skills for promotion. Mastery of Figma is just a starting point; true advancement requires comprehensive skills like mentoring, feedback provision, persuasive presenting, and process improvement. This course offers an industry-approved development strategy, validated by professionals and employees from over 50 companies, such as Dropbox, Medium, and more.

Course Highlights

Here's what you can expect:

  • 282 pages packed with practical insights
  • Over 60 actionable steps for career advancement
  • An exploration of six distinct career paths in design
  • Templates and plans to guide your growth
  • 12 key competencies to master, aligned with industry standards
  • A printable PDF template for personal growth planning
  • Access to 14 additional recommended resources

Commonly Asked Questions

Discover answers to critical questions such as:

  • What career opportunities do I have as a designer?
  • How do I choose the right career path?
  • Which steps are necessary to achieve my career objectives?
  • How are designers evaluated by companies?
  • What is my current skill level?
  • Which competencies require development?
  • How can I earn a promotion effectively?
  • How can I enhance my skills practically?

More than half of the course is dedicated to honing soft skills, crucial for success, yet often overlooked in traditional design education.

Comprehensive Guide to Career Growth

  • Define Your Career Goals - Examine six career paths in design and perform exercises to determine the right track.
  • Develop Essential Skills - Learn about the competencies necessary for each level at top companies.
  • Create a Growth Plan - Evaluate your skills and devise a strategic plan to progress.
  • Enhance Your Abilities - Gain advice on:
    • Presentation and communication skills
    • Feedback methods
    • Managing stakeholders
    • Team process optimization
    • Building professional relationships
    • Boosting efficiency
    • Task prioritization
    • The art of mentorship
    • Hiring participation
    • And more.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Students and Graduates
    • Explore possible design career paths
    • Acquire skills not covered in formal education
    • Gain insights into the product design industry
  • Junior Designers
    • Set clear career objectives
    • Optimize career planning for swift advancement
    • Develop a skill enhancement strategy
  • Mid-level Designers
    • Identify skills needed for promotion
    • Formulate short and mid-term career growth plans
    • Increase team contribution for progressive growth
  • Senior Designers
    • Investigate additional career trajectories
    • Acquire advanced techniques for ongoing growth
    • Gain a comprehensive overview to effectively mentor upcoming designers

About the Author: Artiom Dashinsky

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Artiom Dashinsky is a Latvian product designer and educator focused on the product-design career path — particularly the senior-level work and the interview-prep material that gates senior product-design roles at large companies. He is the author of Solving Product Design Exercises, one of the most-used books for product-design-interview preparation.

His CourseFlix listing carries two Artiom Dashinsky courses: Solving Product Design Exercises — Questions & Answers (Full Package) and The Path to Senior Product Designer — A Growth Plan for a UX Career.

Material is paid and aimed at product designers preparing for senior interviews or actively navigating the senior-designer career path. For broader content, see CourseFlix's UI/UX Design and Preparing for an interview category pages.

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#1: Why I Created This Course
All Course Lessons (25)
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Why I Created This Course Demo
10:42
2
Why You Should View This Course
03:48
3
Design Career Paths
07:58
4
Setting Career Goals
12:35
5
Why Become a Senior Designer
07:23
6
Design Titles and Levels
15:51
7
Design Competencies
15:34
8
Levels of Competency
48:17
9
Assess and Prioritize Competencies
04:39
10
Design Career Growth Canvas
03:20
11
Growing Your Impact
15:51
12
Tools and Processes (Craft)
11:58
13
Communicating Design (Communication
16:18
14
Feedback (Communication)
24:35
15
Written and Oral Communication (Communication)
19:37
16
Stakeholder Management (Collaboration)
22:03
17
Shipping (Ownership)
15:40
18
Independence (Ownership
16:48
19
Strategy
21:20
20
Mentorship
15:53
21
Hiring (Leadership)
23:46
22
Culture (Community)
10:28
23
Advocacy (Community)
18:20
24
Getting Promoted
23:43
25
Final Thoughts
01:42
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this course?
The course is designed for UX designers looking to advance their careers to a senior level. While there are no formal prerequisites, familiarity with Figma and basic UX design principles is beneficial. The course focuses on skills beyond technical design, such as mentoring and process improvement, which are crucial for senior roles.
What kind of projects or exercises does the course include?
The course includes over 60 actionable steps tailored to career advancement in the UX design field. These steps are designed to help students master 12 key competencies aligned with industry standards. Additionally, templates and plans are provided to facilitate personal growth planning and practical skill enhancement.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is intended for UX designers aiming to advance to senior design roles. It is particularly suitable for those interested in expanding their skill set beyond technical design to include soft skills like mentoring, stakeholder management, and strategic communication, which are essential for career growth and promotion.
How does this course compare to other UX design courses in terms of depth and scope?
Unlike many traditional UX design courses that focus primarily on technical skills, this course dedicates more than half of its content to developing soft skills. It emphasizes career growth strategies, such as mentoring, feedback provision, and stakeholder management, which are often overlooked but crucial for achieving senior positions.
Are there specific tools or platforms covered in the course?
The course starts with mastery of Figma as a foundational tool for UX designers. Beyond that, it addresses tools and processes related to crafting and communicating design ideas. The focus is on developing a comprehensive skill set that includes both technical proficiency and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders.
What topics are not covered in the course?
The course does not focus on basic UX design skills or introductory topics. Instead, it assumes a foundational knowledge of UX design and concentrates on advanced skills for career progression, such as strategy, mentorship, and leadership. Basic design tools and techniques are not the primary focus of this curriculum.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
While the exact runtime is not specified, the course is structured around 25 lessons and a 282-page guide filled with practical insights. Students should expect to spend a significant amount of time engaging with each lesson, completing actionable steps, and applying the provided templates and plans to their personal career growth.