UI/UX Designer Job Description

What does a UI/UX Designer do?

UI/UX Designers are responsible for collecting, researching, and evaluating user requirements while collaborating with Project Managers and developers. They design graphic elements and build navigation components and are responsible for the overall look and feel of a website, application, or product. UI/UX Designers are must know how to use design software and wireframe tools. Designers may also have a hand in writing code for the project and maintain design documentation. UI/UX designers must be fluent with their ideas and possess effective communications skills in coordinating with their development team.

UI (User Interface) focuses on the look and layout of a website or application, whereas UX (User Experience) focuses on how people interact with the website or application and how it works. UX/UI Designers combine these aspects to ensure that the product makes sense by creating a path that logically flows from one step to the next with components that are clear and understandable to the user.

Technical Skills

• UI/UX basics, fundamentals, and key concepts
• User research
• Information architecture
• Wireframing and prototyping
• Wireframe/prototyping tools (Sketch, Invision, Balsamiq, FramerX, RapidUI, Webflow, Axure RP, etc.)
• Adobe design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD)
• Copywriting
• Visual communication

Other Skills/Requirements:

• Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems
• Empathy - understanding what users need for a positive experience
• Creativity and a good eye for design