 nine steps to get your dream UX design job. Go get a new job. Somewhere with more potential, you make more impact and you get paid more. Start speaking publicly. Be known for promoting your expertise to the community. Attend events, network and make new friends. Meet those similar people in your community and realize how did they get where they are. Can you collaborate? Update your online presence. Now you have a portfolio of work and experience. Re-find your message for your dream role. Cater the message to the hiring manager, the industry and some potential teammates. And then finally, apply for that dream role. Show evidence of everything you've done up to this point. It's okay if you don't get it at first, just repeat the cycle. Once you get there, you'll probably have a new dream role.