Also called: UX Engineer, Creative Technologist
Bridges design and code, building working prototypes and design systems.
They code interactive prototypes, build reusable UI components, and help designers understand what's technically possible. Creative technologists at agencies build interactive installations and AR experiences.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in computer science, design, or HCI.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Computer Science, Interaction Design, Creative Technology.
Growing faster than average. Strong demand at tech companies and agencies.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI coding assistants speed up prototypes and components; blending design sense with code to test ideas stays valued.
Classes: AP Computer Science A, Graphic design, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1255.
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