For a website or app to be attractive and intuitive, the skills of a UX manager (User Experience Manager) are needed. Many students choose to train for this career after high school. How do you become a UX manager? Here is everything you need to know:
What Does the Job of UX Manager Involve?
This professional is first and foremost an adept of new technologies. Their work is mainly focused on user experience. The UX manager facilitates the use of a website, an application or an online platform. Their missions are:
- Identify the areas for improvement and the characteristics of a web platform;
- Identify the stakes of a website or an application;
- Create a storytelling suited to a brand image;
- Develop a typical user profile for a website;
- Propose several designs for carrying out a website construction project;
- Assess the relevance of a new online platform;
- Improve navigation on a site.
What Skills Are Required to Work as a UX Manager?
A first experience in web design or marketing is an asset for those who wish to enter this field. Since the UX manager will have to put themselves in the user’s shoes and understand the stakes of the project, good general knowledge is a must. Joining a school specialized in art and culture like IESA will allow the student to refine their creative eye and strategic thinking in order to design the user journey in a relevant way. Several skills are also essential for this professional activity to run smoothly. The UX manager must in particular:
- Having sharp knowledge of technology and the terms it uses (CSS, HTML…);
- Being cultured and well versed in graphic design trends and web techniques;
- Having perfect command of project management;
- Mastering the various creation tools (Illustrator, Adobe, Photoshop…).
Certain personal qualities can also help this professional thrive in this field, namely:
- Good interpersonal skills;
- An ability to adapt to different contexts;
- Stress resistance;
- A passion for cutting-edge technologies.
UX manager career: which field to work in?
The UX manager career can be practiced in different organizations. Indeed, most companies and institutions today have developed their own website and mobile app. The UX manager can offer their services to a digital agency. They can also work in a consulting firm, an e-commerce shop, the media…
For several years now, the art and culture sector has also been calling on the expertise of the UX manager. They help art galleries, schools, tourist offices and other organizations improve the usability of their websites and thus reach as wide an audience as possible.
What program should you choose to become a UX manager?
Before training for a career as a UX manager, students must first pass the baccalauréat. They will then pursue in-depth studies in this field for 3 or 5 years. Training specialized in digital and multimedia or in art and culture will ease their career entry. They can also maximize their chances of being hired by training at a prestigious and experienced school such as IESA. The school offers several types of programs that allow you to practice this profession:
To join this school, you need to send your application by email or by mail. Registering for an online admission session is also an option.
What Is the Salary of a UX Manager?
As for pay, it will all depend on the experience gained. A beginner UX manager can earn a gross salary of about €35,000 to €40,000 per year. After several years in the profession, they can earn an average gross salary of €45,000 to €55,000 per year. By becoming an expert in the field, the UX manager will earn about €60,000 gross per year.
What Career Progression Is There for a UX Manager?
Working as a UX manager opens the door to several prospects. Indeed, after gaining experience, the professional can move up to positions with greater responsibility. If the opportunity arises, they can notably apply for the position of web project manager or art director. To achieve this professional fulfillment, students can trust IESA’s teaching staff.