What defines a junior designer?

Beginner-to-Intermediate. Knows tools (Figma, Adobe). Follows style guides. Executes designs from briefs. Needs feedback on fundamentals.

What defines a senior designer?

Advanced-to-Expert. Understands user needs deeply. Makes strategic decisions. Influences product strategy. Mentors. Researches and validates.

Tools (Figma, Adobe). Typography. Color theory. User research methods. Prototyping. Accessibility. Information architecture.

Communication. Empathy for users. Collaboration with engineers. Storytelling. Intellectual humility. Bias awareness.

Peter Kolomiets

|March 31, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|8 min read

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