How Can I Land a High-Paying UX Design Job Without a Formal Degree?

Hi everyone!

I’m Tushar, a passionate UX Designer who has transitioned into the field without a formal design degree. I’ve completed a 3-month internship at Dental-HiFi, where I collaborated with cross-functional teams to design intuitive user interfaces and solve complex user problems. I’m also certified in Google’s UX Design program and completed the UX Design Workshop at Growthschool, mentored by UXAnudeep.

My portfolio features case studies in healthcare and e-commerce, showcasing my expertise in wireframing, prototyping, and user research. Despite not having a formal degree, I’m eager to land a high-paying UX Design role in a product-based company.

For those of you who have successfully broken into high-paying UX roles without a traditional degree, I’d love to learn from your experience. What steps did you take? How can I make myself stand out in this competitive field?

Please share your thoughts and advice in the comments – your guidance would be invaluable!