What Design Jobs Pay The Most?
The design industry is changing. A few years ago, anyone with a computer and a creative mind could throw a portfolio together and make a decent living. Nowadays, people want to see more than just your best work: they want to know how you can help them grow their business. This means that the ability to take on leadership roles is becoming more important than ever before.
Here are some jobs in design that pay well but also experience working with teams of designers and clients alike:
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers are in high demand. They're responsible for the look and feel of a product, including logos, packaging, brochures and advertisements.
It's important to have a creative eye as a graphic designer because you'll be shaping the brand image of your company or client. You may also need to work with other team members on projects—collaboration is key! It's necessary to have a good understanding of design principles and be able to apply them throughout your work process.
Web Designer
Web designers are responsible for creating the look and feel of a website, from its layout to its color scheme. Web designers use user-centered design principles to create websites that are easy to navigate and understand, but they also need technical skills in order to create visually appealing websites with all the bells and whistles (like animation, video, etc.).
Most web designers use a variety of tools — such as Adobe XD or Figma — to create prototypes for their websites before translating them into HTML code. They then test these prototypes on users who may have impairments such as color blindness, low vision or deafness. Because many people access the internet using mobile devices like smartphones or tablets these days instead of traditional computers at home or work desks, web designers need to be aware of new standards such as responsive design so that their creations can be easily viewed by everyone no matter what kind of device they’re using.
Front-end Developer
Front-end developers are the people who design and build websites. They create the look, feel and overall user interface of a website by using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
These are some of the highest paying jobs in technology today. According to Indeed data from 2018, front-end developers can earn $100K annually with 5+ years experience or more than $150K annually with 10+ years experience. There’s a significant jump in pay between 5+ years and 10+ years of experience.
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI designers are responsible for the look and feel of a product, as well as its overall user experience. These professionals typically work with a team to create mockups, wireframes and prototypes that can be used in testing with users. They also tend to have creative backgrounds, which means they bring something unique and valuable to the table when it comes to designing products.
Product/Project Manager
If you have a design background, you might also want to look into product or project management. As a product or project manager, you’re the one responsible for seeing a project from beginning to end. You’re the one who makes sure that all the necessary resources are available and used efficiently. And as a result of your work, your team members are able to focus on what they do best: creating great products.
Product managers may also be called “product owners” or “project managers.” Whatever title they go by, their responsibilities include:
- Managing time and budget
- Planning projects and making sure they run smoothly
- Overseeing quality control
Interior Designer
Interior designers are involved in the design of the interior of a building. Their focus is on the aesthetics and function of interior spaces. They are responsible for designing both small and large scale projects, from residential spaces to retail outlets and everything in between.
Interior designers are skilled at taking a room’s existing layout and making recommendations on how to improve it — for example, by changing up furniture placement or adding new pieces to make better use of space. They might also suggest ways to bring in more natural light or create focal points within rooms by adding artwork or other decorative elements that draw attention away from bland areas throughout the space as a whole (like kitchens).
To earn more, you need to find the right role and grow into a leadership position.
To make serious money in design, you need to find the right role and grow into a leadership position. In other words, you need to find a company that will pay you well for your creative abilities and give you the opportunity to take on more responsibilities as time goes on.
We hope this article has given you some insight into the world of design. While there are plenty of opportunities for designers, it’s not always easy to get the job that will pay well. If you have the skills and are willing to evolve with the industry, then you can make great money doing what you love!
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