Design
Product Designer
Make products and services easier and more useful for people.
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Career overview
Product designers learn about user needs, develop ideas, and test prototypes. The work may focus on digital services, physical products, or both.
Typical responsibilities
- Research people's needs
- Sketch and prototype ideas
- Test designs and learn from feedback
- Collaborate with engineering and business teams
Possible education paths
- Product, interaction, or industrial design study
- Portfolio projects
- Independent and collaborative practice
Routes and requirements can vary by location and employer.
Work environments
- Design studios
- Product teams
- Agencies
- Remote teams
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