Product Designer - The truth is: it’s not just making everything PRETTY

If you're an aspiring product designer, remember: it's not just about making things look good – it's about creating a seamless and effective experience that meets both business goals and user needs. Meet Liz Harris, a product designer at Meta. In this episode, we’ll talk about the busy seasons and work cycles in product design, the different ways to get into the field, and the key skills every aspiring product designer needs. Liz will also share the tools she uses, along with helpful tips for anyone wanting to start this exciting career. 📱 CONNECT WITH LIZ: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizharrisdesign/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What product designers do 04:32 Design balances aesthetics, function, and business needs 08:42 Product designers work varies by company, role, and product. 12:54 Tech industry struggles: layoffs, saturation, rapid evolution 15:28 Do product designers have flexible schedules? 18:48 Diverse paths lead to UX/product design entry 21:03 Skills needed for product designers 24:38 How to get started as a product designer  30:15 Explore jobs: sign up, follow, and comment.