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Designs flows, micro-interactions, and prototypes for digital products. Sits between UX research and visual design.
$57,220
Lower reported wage
$99,800
Median
$174,630
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 27-1014 (Special Effects Artists and Animators): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $57,220-$174,630, median $99,800.
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Direct foundation in people and technology; add tested design projects. [1]
Design how people move through and interact with digital products. [1]
Product teams, design agencies, and digital-service organizations. [1]
Usually full time; reviews and product releases can create busy periods. [1]
Balancing user needs and technical constraints requires iteration and collaboration. [1]
Experience may lead to senior design or product-design leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.
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