User Experience Designer
Makes sure using a website, application or digital service is as easy as possible.
Overview
In the digital world, UX refers to everything that affects a user's interaction with a digital product. Hence, as a UX Designer you will ensure that the 'user experience' for individuals using a website or an application or a digital service is as easy as possible.
Where they work
- Any company which offers an application, software, or a digital product is in need of a UX designer — for example multinational corporations, digital communications technology companies, software companies and so on
Work environment
You have to work in offices or studios and meet strict deadlines. You may be needed to interact with multiple people and juggle multiple projects simultaneously. It entails unconventional working hours. Entrepreneurship: you can choose to be a freelance UX Designer.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have a creative bent of mind.
- You are comfortable communicating with others.
- You like to do experiments.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree in User Experience Design/Computer Science or Engineering
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same field
Alternative route 3
- 1Pursue a certificate/diploma course in UX Design
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Computer Science. This list of Institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Department of Design, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam
- National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- National Institute of Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- National Institute of Design, Kurukshetra, Haryana
- National Institute of Design, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- National Institute of Design, Jorhat, Assam
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Srishti School of Art and Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Chitkara School of Art & Design, Chitkara University, Patiala, Punjab
- Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Institute of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
- Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi
- Sushant School of Design, Ansal University, Haryana
- UPES School of Design, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1UX Designer
- 2Senior UX Designer
- 3Head UX Designer or Principal UX Designer
Expected income
₹21,000 – ₹1,50,000 per month
The card's stated source is a general Glassdoor community index page rather than a UX designer salary page. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
Related careers to explore
Web Designer
Creates the design and layout of a website, making it interactive, dynamic and attractive.
Visual Communication Designer
Uses visual elements to deliver information to an audience and oversees promotional campaigns.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Computer Science, Arts.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 659 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
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Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.