Maheen Sohail’s Post

It's important for managers in different delivery areas to be open to change. Maheen Sohail shared her experience transitioning from Design Manager to IC Designer, highlighting how Design Managers can excel in IC roles. As the industry and technology continue to evolve, it's essential to understand these messages in order to adapt and thrive in the dynamic world of innovation. #Design #Leadership #Adaptability #Continuous #Learning

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Most designers are unable to find depth in the problem they are solving. And end up losing motivation. For them, it becomes creation of screens and passing it on to the dev team. Designers love it when they own a product. Find insights while designing it, these insights act as a motivator to go deeper. One way to stay motivated is to get critical feedback. For a solo designer its reaching out to Sr. Product Designers in other companies. For a designer working in a team, it’s to create something together.

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The scarcity of junior and intermediate UX/UI design jobs doesn't make a lot of sense...🤔 Hear me out. - 🔨 Junior designers generally focus on the executional side of things. This means creating interfaces in Figma, conducting the user research, etc. once the direction has been decided. - 🔍 Seniors designers focus on product strategy and collaboration with other teams using their understanding of the business, market, and user needs. So seniors/leads decide on the direction and tasks, and let juniors/intermediates carry them out. This also means that most seniors will give feedback to help iterate, but they are not actively creating artifacts in Figma. This is an oversimplification, of course. Check out Intercom's Product Designer Job levels chart for a better understanding! https://lnkd.in/gPSTcCni ❗ And here's why it doesn't make sense — doesn't every single tech business need somebody to build their interface?? Who's doing it if they have no juniors? Are senior designers forced to also do junior design work, or worse, treated like a junior designer? 🚩 And the ultimate problem: if there are no junior/intermediate jobs now, then there will be no seniors to hire in the future. There has got to be some misunderstanding somewhere. I believe there are huge opportunities for us to create more beneficial scenarios for BOTH businesses and the design ecosystem. I'd like to start some discussions around this topic! Are you a company trying to hire their first UX designer, or have a small design team that you are trying to expand? I want to hear from you and learn what you're looking for! Or if you have any insights and input for the situation, let me know what you think! #UXAvengers #UXDesign #UIDesign #ProductDesign #JuniorDesigner #IntermediateDesigner #Jobs

🌟 Dreaming of a career that intertwines creativity with impact? 🎨💼 I'm excited to share a golden opportunity for all you design aficionados out there! The Department for Business & Trade is opening its virtual doors for an exclusive peek into the life of a Lead Interaction Designer. 🚀🖥️ Join us for an in-depth 1-hour discovery session that promises to be far from your average meet-and-greet! Ross, the beacon behind DBTs design team's innovations, will dive deep into the nitty-gritty of what makes this role so uniquely rewarding. 🌐✨ Delve into the day-to-day adventures of the design squad, where every pixel and interaction is meticulously crafted to streamline success for UK businesses. It's more than just a job - it's where passion meets purpose. 💡❤️ But wait, there's more! We've carved out time for a lively Q&A, ensuring your burning questions won't be left unanswered. Who knows, this could be the window to your future! 🤔🥳 Let's not forget though, the clock's ticking and virtual seats are scarce! You'll want to hop on this chance faster than you can say "prototype" - reserve your spot and be part of something extraordinary. Curiosity sparked? Insight awaited? Let's ignite your career together! Comment, like, or even better, secure your pass to what could be the start of your next grand adventure. 💺🎫 #DesignYourFuture #InteractionDesign #InnovateWithUs #DBT 🚀🖌️💡

Common frustration from designers: Getting ghosted or rejected because they don't have X years experience in Y domain/technology. Mostly from companies who don't seem as progressive and understand the nuances of design. If people are not even open to talking to designers at IC level from different industries i.e fintech into social, we have a problem. Hire people on potential, not just what their CV says. P.S I understand sometimes domain experience is important, but often not at IC level, unless it's a really niche role.

You designed a great product! No one noticed. Here's an article from an ex-Apple, current Meta product designer to guide you. Some real gems by Andrea P. that would apply equally well to a designer working in-house or a creative agency. https://lnkd.in/gG8nbFHG Some takeaways: - Storytelling is a skill that product designers need to develop most. - Projects get built when enough people believe in them.  - People may not remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel. - When presenting designs, create a quick overview...with one key idea per slide. - Rehearse your presentation. - Have fun. - Big ideas are more important than usability fixes. - Push the team to think bigger. Look at other opportunities that are not being considered - Enthusiasm is contagious... so too is yawning. Be novel. #design #productdesign #designthinking #careers

Question to my fellow designers: Does NOT having experience in a particular field, that happens to be a criteria to be considered for the position you’d like to apply for, penalises you from the race? Even if you tick every single box in the job spec? Even if you possess more than the years of experience required?😬 For example, I just saw a juicy contract where I ticked all the boxes but the only thing preventing me is the lack of experience in music, film and entertainment which they require!😭 Now I’m thinking I’ve been around in the past 8+ years working in diverse fields but this! Urgh great!🙄😑 Always happens! But, but… I can learn, adapt! Like I’ve been doing!😫 What do you think? Should that be a deal breaker? I understand what might be the reason but still…😩 #contract #uxui #productdesign #experience #field #industry

🤔 Ever wondered what an Interaction Designer actually does? Look no further! This video uncovers the mystery behind this dynamic role and the skills required to excel in it. 💡 🎬 From responsibilities to challenges and opportunities, this guide has got you covered. Whether you're considering a career in design or just curious about the profession, you'll gain valuable insights from this video. Don't forget to hit the like button and share it with anyone interested in the world of design! 🤩 🔍 Want to learn more? Check out our playlists on Interview Questions and Improvement at Work for more valuable tips and advice. 💼 🤝 Let's connect! Join our community and stay updated on the latest job opportunities and hiring needs. 💻 And don't forget to share your own techniques and experiences in the comments below! 🗣️ 🌐 Website: https://peopleteam.com 🔎 Looking for a job: https://lnkd.in/er7PC-Z6 💼 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eKi9RC2M 🐣 Twitter: https://lnkd.in/eiDC8PDv 🎵 TikTok: https://lnkd.in/eR3S2aqj 📸 Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e6NiPzEQ 🚀 Ready to learn more about the world of Interaction Design? Watch the video now and let us know your thoughts in the comments! 💬