


Are you curious about what a career in UX design looks like? You’re in luck!
Juvone Freeman (UX Designer at Voya) will join us to discuss how he went from working in sales — with zero previous experience in tech — to becoming a...
Are you curious about what a career in UX design looks like? You’re in luck!
Juvone Freeman (UX Designer at Voya) will join us to discuss how he went from working in sales — with zero previous experience in tech — to becoming a fulfilled UX designer. Juvone will share his journey pivoting careers, how he leveraged his transferable skills and boot camps, and how you can, too.
Get ready to hear:
Juvone Freeman is a UX Designer at Voya Financial, currently working on the company's Dashboard team. His team was recently awarded Asset Manager Digital Tool of the Year for myVoyage.
As a UX Designer Juvone's goals are to bring a more diverse perspective to design as well making accessibility a priority to his team.
He graduated from Lasell College with a Bachelor' in Marketing in 2013 and transitioned into the tech world in August of 2022 when he became certified as UX Designer through General Assembly's 3-month boot camp.
In his downtime, Juvone enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and losing track of time playing Xbox.
What advise would you give to someone trying to find there place in the UX field?
Did you have to participate in a whiteboarding challenge during the interview process? If so, how was it?
what your entry—level job hunt to become a ux designer like?
What made transition into the UX Tech space ?
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How long does it take to complete the course to work in this field and what is the recommended computer system , operating system and software needed?
Do you need any prior computer skills
What does a UX designer do?
Where do you get the data needed to determine what the user experience will be prior to the actual design phase?
To earn top salary in your field, do you think that just being a UX designer is sufficient or should you have front end and full stack knowledge?
What were the exact steps you took to pivot into tech and what hurdles did you have to overcome to reach your goal?
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What was your biggest challenge in pivoting careers?
What are some.unique ways to get your first role as someone with no experience in the ux field.
Do you have any tips for continuously learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices in UX design?
What are the most essential skills, and how can I transition into UX design where I have no formal background?
Have you been a part of hiring new UX team members? If so, can you tell us about some impressions candidates left on you that got them the job?
How do I market myself and my transferable skills while combating feelings of dishonesty or imposter syndrome?
What was the biggest hurdle to jump over when moving into this new field if you come from a different kind of work background?
For anyone trying to transition into the UX design field with no tech background, what are some tips you recommend for finding a job?
What transferable skills would I bring as a teacher changing careers?
What motivated you to become a UX designer?
How much time did it take to become acclimated in your new role as aux desinger?
Can you speak to the mindset you adopted during this transition?
As BA / Product Owner what is the best path to switch to UX Design.
What was your number one reason for chososing UX Design for your career change?
It the job field hard to get into if you have no experience? How much are companies willing to train or allow for training?
Did you have to take a step back career/money wise when you pivoted to UX?
Is there a specific question you have for the speaker? Let us know!
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