Live job postings
97,612
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
1.78%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$140k
$140,000
Salary range
$80k – $140k
$80,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
User Research and Usability TestingInteraction Design (IxD) and Prototyping (Figma, Axure, ProtoPie)Visual Design and Design SystemsDesign Thinking and Problem FramingCross-Functional Collaboration (Engineering, Product, Marketing)Data-Driven Design (A/B Testing, Analytics)Accessibility (WCAG) and Inclusive DesignAI/ML UX Fundamentals and Prompt Engineering for Design ToolsStakeholder Presentation and StorytellingBasic Front-End Development Literacy (HTML/CSS)Motion Design and Micro-interactions
AI impact on this career
AI is rapidly automating low-fidelity mockups and asset generation, reducing the need for pixel-pushing and increasing the premium on strategic problem definition and research synthesis. Tools like Galileo AI and Uizard let non-designers produce screens, compressing the market for junior layout roles. However, senior Product Designers who can use AI to rapidly prototype, analyze user behavior at scale, and bridge between business goals and ethical user outcomes are in higher demand than ever. The core value shifts from 'making things look good' to 'deciding what to build and why.'
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