How I transitioned from frontend to UX

After over two and a half years as a frontend engineer at GitLab, the author leveraged opportunities for departmental transfers to pursue a passion for design and user experience (UX), drawing from a background in art and photography. Initially focused on redesigns, the author sought to shape GitLab's aesthetic and began collaborating with the UX team, gaining skills in tools like Sketch and participating in UX meetings. Transitioning to the Plan team, which deals with idea prioritization and resource allocation, the author applies frontend engineering skills, such as attention to detail, to UX challenges. Balancing responsibilities, the author splits time between styling frontend tasks and UX projects, emphasizing the supportive environment at GitLab and encouraging others to discuss career aspirations with their managers. Despite personal challenges, such as parenting, the author expresses satisfaction with the transition and highlights GitLab's hiring opportunities.

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