What the data & community feedback say
On the one hand, the Indian market for someone with a degree in UI/UX design looks like it’s growing. For example: “Over 45,000 active job openings” in India for UI/UX roles in early 2025, which is a ~67 % increase from 2023.
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Entry-level salaries are given in one source as ₹3 lakh–6 lakh for 0-2 years, rising to maybe ₹7-14 lakh for 3-5 years experience.
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But there’s also a strong caution: many designers say that for freshers / those just coming out of a UI UX design degree, the market is tougher than it looks. E.g., > “No. There’s hardly any TRUE entry level roles.”
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And > “It’s pretty bad. … Almost have an offer but… the company has put a temporary hold on all new hires.”
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Many writers point out structural issues: the roles are increasingly demanding (mix of UI, UX, research, coding, strategy) so simply having a UI/UX design degree + basic skills may not be enough.
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Some places say the “good” market is there for mid-level or senior designers, less so for freshers. From one thread: > “For every job opening, assume several hundred applicants.”
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My summary: Is the job market bad or warming up for someone with a UI/UX design degree?
It’s not uniformly bad, and in many areas there are opportunities and growth. If you hold a degree in UI/UX design, you’re entering a field that has a strong demand side in places like India.
But it’s not “easy” either. For new graduates, especially those just finishing a UI/UX design degree without much hands-on project experience, internships or strong portfolios, the market is highly competitive.
So yes — the market may be warming up in terms of number of openings and demand in many regions, but the entry-level barrier is high, and you’ll need to differentiate yourself (portfolio, specialisation, practical experience) to benefit from that warming.
For someone with a UI/UX design degree: you’ll likely have better chances if you also build a good portfolio, focus on relevant niches (e.g., mobile-first, generative-AI assisted UI, AR/VR UX, domain-specific like fintech) and show business/impact-oriented design work.
What I’d suggest if you just earned a UI/UX design degree and are job-hunting now
Start building real-world projects (even personal or free ones) to show your design process, not just visuals.
Try to specialise or at least get comfortable with adjacent skills: user research, prototyping, data/analytics, maybe basic front-end or mobile design.
Network – join UX/UI design communities, forums, local meetups (especially in states/cities in India if you’re based in Ludhiana / Punjab region) to hear about roles and referrals.
Consider starting with internships/freelance gigs to get experience so you’re not just “fresh UI/UX design degree” but “UI/UX design degree + 1–2 real projects”.
Keep an eye on the kinds of roles being posted: if many jobs ask for 3-5 years experience for “junior” roles, you might need a strategy to bridge that gap (volunteer, freelance, side project).
