Live job postings
1,869
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
1.01%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$120k
$120,000
Salary range
$80k – $140k
$80,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
UX Research & Usability TestingUI Visual Design & Prototyping (Figma, Sketch)Design Systems & Component LibrariesUser Journey Mapping & Information ArchitectureCross-functional Collaboration (Engineering, Product, Business)Interaction Design & Micro-interactionsDesign Thinking & Problem FramingData Analysis & A/B Testing InterpretationFront-end Basics (HTML/CSS, basic JS)Accessibility Standards (WCAG, inclusive design)Stakeholder Presentation & Narrative CommunicationMotion Design & Animation
AI impact on this career
AI design tools (e.g., Figma AI, Galileo, Uizard) now automate high-fidelity mockup generation from simple prompts, reducing the time spent on pixel-perfect visuals. This shifts the Product Designer role toward more strategic, research-driven work: validating problems, synthesizing user data, and defining interaction logic. Mid-fidelity prototyping and user testing remain largely human-led, as AI still struggles with nuanced accessibility and contextual empathy. However, junior designers relying solely on visual craft face increasing competition from AI-generated outputs, making strong UX research and systems thinking critical differentiators in the Australian market.
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