designgeneralist
nounUK /dɪˈzaɪn ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/
US /dɪˈzaɪn ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/
A person who can design many different kinds of things.
As a designgeneralist, she can make posters, websites, and toys.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A designer who works across several design fields instead of one specialty.
The studio hired a designgeneralist to handle both branding and product work.
3. Someone who connects different design teams and skills.
Our designgeneralist helped the graphic and UX teams work together.
4. A broad design role in a small company where one person does many tasks.
In the startup, the designgeneralist built the logo, app screens, and packaging.