UX Design - Mentor & Author.
5 Nov, 2022
There are many job opportunities for UX UI designers in India with most of the leading companies. In fact, we have identified seven types of organizations that hire UX UI designers in India:
1. Job Opportunities in MNC / IT Companies
Large multinational companies like Wipro, Accenture and Infosys fall in this category. Clearly, these companies have their own in-house software development departments. Undoubtedly, they need UX UI designers to work on various software development projects.
2. Job Opportunities in Software Development Companies
These firms undertake various software development projects. These are 10 to 1000 member firms that develop web-based software and mobile apps. Companies such as this usually get work on a projects-basis from clients.
3. Job Opportunities in Non-IT Enterprise Companies
These are companies that are not in the IT sector but make their own software for internal use. They too need UX UI designers to work on various software development projects. Companies like Hyundai, Ford Motors, and Mahindra First Choice
4. Job Opportunities in Startups
More and more startups are coming up in India. They too need UX UI designers to work on various software development projects. They usually have a major product release once in two or three months. In Chennai, Freshworks is a notable example. Bangalore is a startup hub and has many leading startups like Flipkart, InMobi, Ola, etc.
5. Job Opportunities in Design Studios
These are companies that specialize in offering design services. Correspondingly, some of them may have their own software development department, while others may not. They take up projects from clients and work on them from start to finish. Design studios usually have a team of designers, including UX UI designers. Well-known names are Lollypop and Thence.
6. Job Opportunities in Global Design Team
You could call this the future of freelancing. Here you’ll be a part of a remote design team, working full time. However, this is not freelancing, nor it is a project-based work. But, you’ll work full time and receive a monthly salary. In fact, this type of working arrangement is becoming more and more popular with global firms. Thus, sitting right here in Chennai or Bangalore, you could work for a firm based in the USA or UK. All you need is a laptop and an internet connection!
7. Job Opportunities in Consulting
Do you have a wealth of experience in the industry and don’t want to work for full-time? Become a consultant. You could work as an Information Architect, Usability Analyst, or a Heuristics Evaluator. As a consultant, you get to work on various firms, on various projects, at various locations! And earn hourly.
Conclusion
The job market for UX UI designers is growing in India with more and more firms requiring their services. While traditional companies like MNCs are a major source of job opportunities, non-IT enterprises and startups are emerging as well. If you’re planning to enter the field of UX UI design, this is the right time!
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