Influence

• Company Types & Their UX Design Roles:

• Startups/Small Business

  “See impact quickly and develop broad skills” Team Dynamics:

  • Close-knit
  • Direct access to management
  • Few mentors available

  Work Style:

  • Creative freedom
  • High responsibility
  • Quick launches
  • “Work may not be perfect”

• Big Companies

  Teams organized by specialization Benefits:

  • Many mentors available
  • Clear guidelines
  • Growth opportunities

  Limitations:

  • Less individual impact
  • Restricted creativity
  • “May feel small in large company”

• Design Agencies

  “One-stop-shop for visual brands” Advantages:

  • Multiple clients/industries
  • Work with stakeholders
  • Portfolio building

  Challenges:

  • Limited mentorship
  • May not see project completion
  • “Products might not launch”

• Advertising Agencies

  Work as “creative technologists” Key Features:

  • High autonomy
  • Cross-discipline learning
  • Project variety

  Drawback:

  • “May not focus on core UX”

• Freelance

  Benefits:

  • Schedule control
  • Work choice
  • Portfolio building

  Challenges:

  • Self-management
  • Unstable work
  • Business logistics
  • No built-in mentorship

• Career Choice Considerations:

Structure vs flexibility preference Team vs solo work style “Focus on UX vs broader skillset”