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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

UX design is one of the most in-demand jobs right now. With every company looking to provide the best online and mobile experience for their users, there’s no shortage of demand for designers.

LinkedIn named UI/UX design among the most in-demand skill for 2020, and Glassdoor ranks UX design within the top 25 of their Best Jobs In America for 2021.

Given the excellent career outlook, there’s an increasing number of people signing up for Springboard’s UI/UX Design Bootcamp to gaie the skills and experience necessary to kickstart their UI/UX journey.

If you’re among them and have just completed your course, it’s time to look for a job, and we’ve compiled the 7 best job boards for beginners to help you:

#1. UX Jobs Board

UX Jobs Board is the top UI/UX job board. There are thousands of global job listings for designers of all levels, from entry-level to senior designers. They list jobs from startups and top companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Starbucks. Each job description is detailed, so you know what you’re getting into.

You can filter between full-time, part-time, contract, and freelance jobs and apply to them for free.

#2. IxDA Jobs

IxDA, or the Interaction Design Association, is a global network of 120,000 individuals focused on interaction design. Not only is it an excellent resource for budding designers, but it also has a job board with varying design jobs, including UI/UX design, Graphics design, Product design, and more.

At the time of writing, the IxDA job board has 382 opportunities, which can be sorted by seniority level, location, and keyword.

#3. LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the world’s primary social media platform for professionals and organizations, with nearly 800 million members. LinkedIn Jobs has thousands of opportunities for UI/UX designers across all levels.

At the time of this writing, there were 6000+ entry-level, internship, or associate UX designer roles in the United States. You can add any location you want and find jobs worldwide. The number of opportunities makes it a great place to land your first UX design job.

#4. Dribbble

Dribbble is primarily a website to showcase creative work of all kinds, including animation, illustration, product design, and web design. It’s a great way to find UI/UX design examples, and they also have job boards for full-time roles and freelance positions.

Many of these jobs are remote-friendly, making them ideal for international designers. The job descriptions are comprehensive, and freelance projects have a price range for every role.

#5. Ideate Labs Job Board

Ideate Labs is a program to help you become a UI/ UX designer. Even if you don’t take their course, their job board is a valuable resource. It compiles design roles specifically for Junior Designers, aka those with minimal professional experience.

You can filter through job titles, companies, cities, years of experience, and date added. Every listing leads to the official job posting on other sites, such as LinkedIn or Glassdoor.

#6. Work in Startups

Work in Startups is a platform that lets startups post jobs across multiple roles, including designers, developers, sales, customer support, and marketing. You can choose a relevant category and filter through full-time, part-time, and freelance roles.

Working at a startup is a unique experience and is a great learning opportunity. Beginners can develop their portfolios by finding internships and volunteer positions.

#7. Krop

Krop is a website portfolio builder for creatives with a dynamic job board. You can create your UI/ UX design portfolio on the platform and then head over to their job listing to find names like Dominos, 3M, and Cisco.

Admittedly, many of the jobs on Krop are mid to senior-level positions, but we found quite a few entry-level roles as well.

Other ways to find a UI/UX job

While job boards are a great resource to find your first design job, there are other ways to kickstart your career:

Networking: Join online communities, LinkedIn groups, and subreddits to form professional relationships. These groups are helpful for learning via feedback and job hunting.
Freelance platforms: Websites like Fiverr, Upwork, and TopTal let you create profiles and bid on freelance UI/UX design jobs. Entry-level writers generally have to accept lower rates, but it is a great way to build your portfolio.
Online Bootcamps: If you’re a self-taught design beginner, completing a UI/UX Bootcamp with experienced mentors is an excellent way to add to your knowledge and skills. Many of these courses also guarantee a job.

Land your first UI/UX designer role

Now that you know where to look for a job, it’s time to read up on how to ace the interview and land the position. Alternatively, you can learn it all in one go and get a guaranteed job with a career-focused UI/UX Design Bootcamp.

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