1. Product Design

Industrial Product Design

Notable Examples

• Mi Smart Band (Xiaomi) - Wearable technology
• Tata Swach Water Purifier - Affordable innovation
• Titan Edge - World's slimmest watch
• Bajaj Pulsar - Motorcycle design
• Phillips Air Fryer - Kitchen appliance

Career Path

1. Junior Product Designer (0-3 years)
   • Design support
   • CAD modeling
   • Prototyping
   • Salary: ₹4-8L
2. Product Designer (3-5 years)
   • Independent projects
   • User research
   • Manufacturing liaison
   • Salary: ₹8-15L
3. Senior Product Designer (5-8 years)
   • Project leadership
   • Team mentoring
   • Strategy input
   • Salary: ₹15-25L
4. Lead Product Designer (8-12 years)
   • Department leadership
   • Design strategy
   • Client relationships
   • Salary: ₹25-45L
5. Design Director (12+ years)
   • Organization strategy
   • Innovation direction
   • Business development
   • Salary: ₹45L-1.2Cr

Transportation Design

Notable Examples

• Tata Nexon - SUV design
• Mahindra XUV700 - Premium SUV
• Delhi Metro - Mass transit design
• Vande Bharat Express - High-speed train
• Pratham Bus - Electric bus design

Career Path & Compensation

1. Junior Transportation Designer
   • Concept sketching
   • 3D modeling
   • ₹5-10L
2. Transportation Designer
   • Complete vehicle design
   • Technical specifications
   • ₹10-18L
3. Senior Transportation Designer
   • Project leadership
   • Design innovation
   • ₹18-35L
4. Design Director
   • Brand direction
   • Strategic planning
   • ₹35L-1.5Cr

2. Digital Design

UI/UX Design

Notable Examples

• BHIM UPI App
• Swiggy Interface
• Myntra Shopping Experience
• PhonePe Digital Payments
• Aarogya Setu App

Career Progression & Salary

1. Junior UI/UX Designer (0-2 years)
   • Basic interface design
   • Wireframing
   • Prototyping
   • ₹5-9L
2. UI/UX Designer (2-5 years)
   • End-to-end design
   • User research
   • Design systems
   • ₹9-18L
3. Senior UI/UX Designer (5-8 years)
   • Team leadership
   • Strategy development
   • Cross-functional collaboration
   • ₹18-35L
4. Design Lead/Manager (8+ years)
   • Department leadership
   • Product strategy
   • Stakeholder management
   • ₹35-70L
5. Head of Design
   • Organization strategy
   • Design operations
   • Business alignment
   • ₹70L-2Cr

Game Design

Notable Examples

• Ludo King by Gametion
• Real Cricket by Nautilus
• Raji: An Ancient Epic
• FAU-G
• Teen Patti by Octro

Career Path & Compensation

1. Junior Game Designer
   • Level design
   • Basic mechanics
   • ₹4-8L
2. Game Designer
   • Game mechanics
   • Player experience
   • ₹8-15L
3. Senior Game Designer
   • Game systems
   • Team leadership
   • ₹15-30L
4. Game Design Director
   • Studio direction
   • IP development
   • ₹30-80L

3. Communication Design

Graphic Design

Notable Examples

• Tata Tea Premium Packaging
• India Post Rebrand
• Amul Marketing Campaigns
• Asian Paints Color Next
• Air India Brand Identity

Career Progression & Salary

1. Junior Graphic Designer
   • Basic design execution
   • Template work
   • ₹3-6L
2. Graphic Designer
   • Independent projects
   • Brand guidelines
   • ₹6-12L
3. Senior Graphic Designer
   • Project leadership
   • Client management
   • ₹12-20L
4. Art Director
   • Creative direction
   • Team management
   • ₹20-45L
5. Creative Director
   • Agency leadership
   • Business development
   • ₹45L-1.5Cr

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Specialized Fields & Emerging Areas

Design Research

Notable Examples

• Microsoft Research India
• Google NEXT Billion Users
• Samsung R&D Institute
• TCS Innovation Labs
• Titan Design Innovation

Career Path & Compensation

1. Design Researcher
   • User research
   • Data analysis
   • ₹6-12L
2. Senior Researcher
   • Research strategy
   • Method development
   • ₹12-25L
3. Research Director
   • Research operations
   • Innovation strategy
   • ₹25-80L

Service Design

Notable Examples

• Flipkart Customer Experience
• HDFC Bank Digital Services
• Delhi Metro User Journey
• Aadhaar Enrollment Process
• Zomato Delivery Experience

Career Progression

1. Service Designer
   • Journey mapping
   • Touchpoint design
   • ₹5-12L
2. Senior Service Designer
   • System design
   • Stakeholder management
   • ₹12-25L
3. Service Design Director
   • Strategy development
   • Business transformation
   • ₹25-70L

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Compensation Trends by Industry Sector

Technology Companies

• Entry Level: ₹5-12L
• Mid Level: ₹12-35L
• Senior Level: ₹35L-1.5Cr
• Leadership: ₹1.5-3Cr

Design Agencies

• Entry Level: ₹3-8L
• Mid Level: ₹8-20L
• Senior Level: ₹20-45L
• Leadership: ₹45L-1.8Cr

Manufacturing

• Entry Level: ₹4-8L
• Mid Level: ₹8-18L
• Senior Level: ₹18-40L
• Leadership: ₹40L-1.2Cr

Startups

• Entry Level: ₹4-10L
• Mid Level: ₹10-25L
• Senior Level: ₹25-60L
• Leadership: ₹60L-2Cr

Experience Requirements & Skills Premium

Technical Skills Premium

• AI/ML Integration: +30%
• AR/VR Design: +25%
• Design Systems: +20%
• Advanced Prototyping: +15%

Domain Expertise Premium

• Healthcare: +20%
• Fintech: +25%
• Automotive: +20%
• Luxury: +30%

Management Skills Premium

• • Team Leadership: +25%
  • Project Management: +20%
  • Client Management: +15%
  • Strategy Development: +30%

Compensation Trends by Industry Sector

Experience Requirements & Skills Premium

• Technical Skills Premium: AI/ML Integration (+30%), AR/VR Design (+25%), Design Systems (+20%), Advanced Prototyping (+15%)
• Domain Expertise Premium: Healthcare (+20%), Fintech (+25%), Automotive (+20%), Luxury (+30%)
• Management Skills Premium: Team Leadership (+25%), Project Management (+20%), Client Management (+15%), Strategy Development (+30%)