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Having worked in both for years, an industry UXer might be asked to be deep in a particular role and work on one product or project for long periods of time. A UX consultant will be able to play multiple roles and deliver in a fraction of the time. The difference is the personality type of the UXer. If you get bored easily and can do multiple roles- go consulting (and enjoy making more $ with awesome perks.)
I worked at the same consultancy (Slalom), and for me the biggest difference was ownership. Moving to product, there was more long term ownership opposed to finishing your engagement and moving on to the next one. If you find that UI and visual is a big part of what drives your passion, go in-house. If you love strategy, go consultancy. You’ll have more project to project strategy work in consultancy.
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I’ve done very well in-house. You get to become a specialist. Up to you, what do you want? To learn to be fast and efficient or thorough and focused.
Adobe is the gold standard tho. I’d love to work there! But I don’t think all in-house roles are as nice…
I’ve been a T shaped designer and currently am a consultant - I would rather be in house and do a deep dive to specialize in something. I’ve gotten exposure to tons of things but I personally don’t like being pulled too many directions!
Early stage do as wide a variety as you can, gain a broad experience it will help you and you clients. Only specialise (if at all) when you are really sure one specific thing is all your interested in.
I've done both and prefer in house. Get to own something, really get to know the user base and learn a lot about the product area over time.