Complete UI/UX Designer Roadmap 2025: From Beginner to Full-Time Job

This comprehensive UI/UX Designer roadmap guides you through every crucial step on your journey—from learning the fundamentals and building a strong portfolio to landing your first projects, navigating the job search, and acing interviews. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your skills, this roadmap provides a clear path to securing your first UI/UX design job. Get my free guide on writing perfect UX case studies: https://kyle-torres-design.mailchimpsites.com/ Check out The Designership! These are the best courses for intermediate to advanced designers looking to reach the next level in their careers: https://the-designership.teachable.com/?affcode=1019304_x3gmb01j $1000 OFF any Springboard boot camp with my code KYLETORRES. See if you qualify for the job guarantee! https://www.springboard.com/landing/influencer/kyletorres/?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=kyletorres&utm_campaign=ixc&utm_term=paid&utm_content=firstyoutubevideo Follow me on X: https://x.com/kyle_torres01 00:00 Intro 00:42 Agenda 01:52 Timeline to get your first job 02:47 UI/UX education options 11:28 My recommendations on education 12:27 Your first portfolio 13:21 What you need to know about portfolios 15:27 Structuring your case studies 16:22 Where to make your portfolio 17:23 How to gain experience and find projects 19:40 What kind of experience is most valuable 21:29 How to find a volunteer projects 22:15 How to find apprenticeships 22:52 How to get an internship 24:13 How to find paid freelance work 25:36 Finding a full-time job 27:10 Making your portfolio stand out to get job interviews 28:33 Optimal job search strategy 30:59 Typical job interview process 32:19 Succeeding in job interviews