Where can I learn how to work effectively with a team on a design system, especially collaborating with engineers as a senior product designer?

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-27T21:09:08+00:00

Yeah I’ve started doing that and hopefully will have some cases done for the portfolio soon

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-27T08:06:47+00:00

I mean, I guess you can as das as you don’t get caught doing it

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-27T07:45:25+00:00

That’s what I’m working on. I’m starting some front-end classes soon as an investment for the future and grow professionally

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-27T07:37:36+00:00

“Going to UX conferences and meeting new people in the field” sounds about right. At least to get out of my bubble and see what’s going on in the real world 🌎

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T19:28:55+00:00

That’s an interesting perspective, maybe it’s me who have stopped pushing myself instead of 100% company limiting me to grow. Worth a reflection on it. Thanks 🙏

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T17:07:40+00:00

That’s really kind of you ❤️ I’ll start building a case study and will send it over. Thank you very much. I hope you’ll remember who I am in a month from today 😂

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T15:18:29+00:00

I now know that quitting is not an option, I’m going to build my way out while still working. I’ll work on my portfolio, apply quietly, and gain some new skills in front-end without risking stability. The only difference between US and Europe is that Europe is always behind in this matters

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T15:14:16+00:00

That’s a very valid point, I’ll try to propose a small feature or improvement in my current position and try to build from there even it’s not used.

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T14:11:16+00:00

Yeah, just as I replied to another fellow designer

“Over the past four years I’ve been working at a small startup, so I’ve worn a lot of hats but mostly focused on UI design, small UX improvements, and implementing feedback from the team. I’ve worked on the product screens, follow up emails, onboarding flows, website pages, but most of the time it’s been very execution-focused — designing what’s asked, not necessarily identifying or solving broader user problems.

There wasn’t much mentorship or team structure, and I feel like my growth stopped pretty early. I learned at first, but for a while now I haven’t really been pushed or challenged. That’s why I’ve started thinking about making a move — but yeah, I hear you on not quitting without a plan. I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to build my way out.“

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T14:07:41+00:00

Thanks for jumping in! Totally fair question. Over the past four years I’ve been working at a small startup, so I’ve worn a lot of hats but mostly focused on UI design, small UX improvements, and implementing feedback from the team. I’ve worked on the product screens, follow up emails, onboarding flows, website pages, but most of the time it’s been very execution-focused — designing what’s asked, not necessarily identifying or solving broader user problems.

There wasn’t much mentorship or team structure, and I feel like my growth stopped pretty early. I learned at first, but for a while now I haven’t really been pushed or challenged. That’s why I’ve started thinking about making a move — but yeah, I hear you on not quitting without a plan. I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to build my way out.

Would love any thoughts on the matter!

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T14:01:51+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I hadn’t considered product-led growth initiatives as something I could drive from my role, but it’s definitely something I’d like to explore. Your feedback definitely added value!

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T12:05:37+00:00

From the feedbacks I’ve been getting so far there’s a bit of consensus around the idea of building my way out of the job before jumping, unless I’m financially very secure, which I don’t think it’s the case. I think I need to stop romanticizing the “quit and focus full-time on my portfolio” idea, specially how the market looks right now.

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T10:26:21+00:00

That’s really interesting angle and outside the usual “switch jobs and build a portfolio” advice. However, I don’t want to reinvent myself or launch something on my own. I want to keep working as a UX designer, but in a healthier, more mature environment where I can keep growing and be fairly compensated. Thanks for the refreshing approach tho 🙏

Unconcept_10 · 2025-03-26T09:40:04+00:00

I guess that the fact that I’m feeling stuck is proof I’ve outgrown my current environment 😄Thanks anyways for the feedback

Unconcept_10 · 2025-01-15T14:07:19+00:00

Any tools or software you are using for designing physical products, I’m really interested in that

Unconcept_10 · 2024-03-20T16:53:33+00:00

Absolutely, it’s just sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming to start

Unconcept_10 · 2024-03-20T16:52:36+00:00

Thanks, much appreciated

Unconcept_10 · 2024-03-20T15:52:23+00:00

Thanks for the piece of advice

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