Hey! I'm just about to start doing some freelance work for a NYC based boutique design studio, and I need to give a hiring manager my hourly rate to give his customers. I am new to UI/UX design. I have experience in graphic design, but I just completed a certificate in UI/UX design so other than school projects I don't have an extensive amount of experience. What would you suggest I should charge? I am more interested in gaining experience than needing the money, but want to be payed reasonably.

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Tbh I’d really push the manager to see what others at the firm that are entry level charge. Your answer to that question can make the rest of the interview very awkward if you’re significantly off.

If you’re pretty experienced in graphic design I would avoid ever calling yourself “entry level” even though you’re newer to UX. There’s so many skills that transfer over. Try asking them for a range, or reach out to someone else at the company who you think would be willing to tell you a range (asking another designer to give you a range of what they think you should make removes the awkwardness of asking them what they’re paid specifically).

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