How to build a successful career in product design
As design and user experience become top-priority skills* for businesses worldwide, product design is emerging as one of the fastest-growing areas. UI/UX designer is now one of the most in-demand product design titles. Curious if this is a career path for you?
Join us for a live webinar and Q&A with Hugo Welke, Product Design Ops Lead at Canva, where he will share industry insights and practical tips to start and grow a career in product design. Hugo has 18+ years of experience in hiring, building and coaching product and UX teams and has supported 800 product designers at various stages of their careers.
Whether you're planning to break into the field of product design or looking to take your existing UX or UI career to the next level, you'll get valuable insights and guidance to grow in the expanding field of product design.
What you’ll learn:
- Understanding product design: Learn the differences and similarities between UX, UI, and product design, as well as the value of the product design title for career progression.
- Essential skills and responsibilities: Get an overview of the typical responsibilities of a product designer, the key competencies, and valuable transferable skills to succeed.
- Career opportunities and trends: Explore the types of companies hiring for product design roles and tips to stand out in the job market. Discover why companies are increasingly looking for both UX and UI skills.
- Growth and career advancement: Discover how product designers grow in their careers and achieve their goals. Learn from real-life success stories and practical tips shared by our expert, Hugo Welke.
Who should attend?
- Anyone curious about starting a career in product design
- Career switchers from non-tech backgrounds
- Upskillers, UX or UI professionals looking to advance their careers.
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Speaker
Hugo is a seasoned Product Design leader with 18 years of experience in designing digital spaces and building robust Product/UX teams. Since joining Canva in 2019, he has successfully assembled and managed the Product Design Operations team, helping Canva scale its Product Design team from 20 to 200+ members, including Product, Content, Digital Designers, Design Researchers, and Creative Technologists. This journey has provided Hugo with the opportunity to connect with, interview, and support over 800 Product Designers at various stages of their careers.
Beyond his technical expertise, Hugo is deeply committed to coaching and mentoring designers, helping them empower themselves and discover fulfilling career paths. For the past decade, Hugo has also been a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging within teams.