Qualifications
This apprenticeship is ideal for those eager to embark on a creative journey in UX research, UX design, product design, or service design.
About the job
About the Apprenticeship Program:
Each year, we invite 2 aspiring UX professionals from around the globe to participate in our comprehensive 7-month UX Apprenticeship, available in both fall and spring sessions or online. Our apprentices engage in the complete UX design and research process, focusing on a startup concept of their choice, positioning themselves for future opportunities in their desired industry.
Participants enjoy free access to the program, paired with personalized mentorship throughout the duration. Our alumni have gone on to secure positions in UX design, product design, UX research, or service design, earning between $85,000 and $130,000 annually.
We champion diversity in tech and are dedicated to supporting women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ individuals in achieving 6-figure UX roles. We’re here to guide you until you reach your career goals.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
This program is open to recent graduates and those transitioning into UX careers. Consider the following requirements before applying:
- A keen interest in pursuing creative roles within UX research, UX design, product design, or service design.
- A commitment of 5-10 hours weekly to fulfill program assignments.
- Availability for 2-3 hour weekend lectures or the completion of online video modules covering the design process.
- A receptiveness to feedback from UX mentors, along with a willingness to refine design work.
Learning Outcomes from the Apprenticeship Program:
- Develop digital products and services from the ground up.
- Oversee the end-to-end design process for your chosen startup concept.
- Manage product and feature scoping, alongside comprehensive project management.
- Identify target markets and successfully position products for launch.
- Create a viable business model that demonstrates scalability.
- Conduct discovery research, including user recruitment and managing interviews.
- Present a compelling UX design and business pitch, supported by qualitative and quantitative data.
- Craft a narrative around user experiences by creating personas, journey maps, and other visual deliverables.
- Facilitate user testing of wireframes and prototypes to enhance usability.
- Design a unique design system tailored to your solution.