Product Design vs. UX Design - Which design role is right for you? (2024)

Looking for the key differences between Product Design and UX Design roles? This is the video for you!
Product Designer and CareerFoundry UX Design Graduate Maureen Herben, takes us through the key traits, responsibilities and tasks of each profession, as well as diving into the job requirements of several key companies to deeper understand the scope of the roles.
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Maureen has worked in both UX and Product Design throughout her career and shares her own expert analysis of these two similar but distinct professions!
Check out the key points and video chapters here:
00:00 - The differences between Product and UX design roles
00:30 - An introduction to Product Design and UX Design
01:05 - A Breakdown of a typical UX Design Role
02:19 - A Breakdown of a typical Product Design Role
04:18 - Product Design vs UX Design - A question of speciality?
05:26 - Product Design vs UX Design - A question of Business focus?
06:07 - Product Design - The product development cycle
06:40 - Do job titles matter?
07:32 - Deep dive in to UX and Product Design Job Ads
08:25 - UX Design Job Postings
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Hey! Looking to follow in Maureen's footsteps? Check out our full UX Design Program here: bit.ly/The_UX_Design_Program_Maureen_Completed 👀
If you're curious about either programs or would simply like to learn more about the curriculum and CareerFoundry experience, then book a call with one of our dedicated program advisors today: bit.ly/Book_a_call_with_one_of_our_UX_Program_Advisors_11 💬
Check out the key points and video chapters here:
00:00 - The differences between Product and UX design roles
00:30 - An introduction to Product Design and UX Design
01:05 - A Breakdown of a typical UX Design Role
02:19 - A Breakdown of a typical Product Design Role
04:18 - Product Design vs UX Design - A question of speciality?
05:26 - Product Design vs UX Design - A question of Business focus?
06:07 - Product Design - The product development cycle
06:40 - Do job titles matter?
07:32 - Deep dive in to UX and Product Design Job Ads
08:25 - UX Design Job Postings

[@oh-lulu]

I appreciate you clearing up this doubt I had.

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks, glad the video was helpful!

[@danielwood6572]

While a 'hot take' this doesn't align with my experience for the past 24 years in the space.
Role definition differs between the size of companies, too. Smaller firms will have a Product Designer own research through dev handoff, while a larger enterprise SaaS org will have specific researchers, IAs, wireframe and prototypers, animators, content strategists, and more.
UX designers/strategists should be part of the entire process to ensure the key elements are not lost in translation from low to high fidelity. Moreover, UX designers should also work on existing products (not only net new) to regularly monitor, audit and experiment with better ways to streamline experiences.

[@shauryachhetri5]

I’m a Product Designer who came to become UX Designer and my first job is Product Designer 😂

[@careerfoundry]

Oh wow, well congratulations! Are you enjoying the role so far?

[@reverb508]

My official title at my company is "UX/UI Product Designer" 😂

[@careerfoundry]

Wow, all three! What roles / tasks do you typically undertake? Are you the only designer in the team?

[@reverb508]

@@careerfoundry I'm one of only two designers at a small startup, so we do it all: foundational research, wireframing, usability testing, prototyping, design documentation, you name it. We even do a little QA testing after the feature is developed to assist our engineering team.
Because we're such a small team, the Product Managers are probably a little more involved in the research than usual (and it's appreciated!). I actually really enjoy how varied the work is and it's kinda nice to oversee the whole process from conception to handoff and beyond. That said, I do feel like it's hard to get really proficient at any one thing. We're definitely jacks of all trades, masters of none.