User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
At a Glance
User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer earns an average of $69,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.6–5.1 years. Top skills: User Experience (UX) Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI).
$69,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.6–5.1 years
25
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Median Wage
$98,090/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (27)
User Experience (UX) Design
Wireframing
User Interface (UI)
User Experience (UX)
Prototyping
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Visual Design
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Responsive Web Design
Usability
User Interface (UI) Design
Invision (Design Software)
Front End (Software Engineering)
Adobe Creative Suite
Interaction Design
Graphic Design
Balsamiq Studios
Style Guides
Usability Testing
User Research
User Flows
Web Design
Common Skills (3)
Communication
Presentations
Management
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
Related Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to build these skills?
Sign up to find courses that teach these skills, track your progress, and build a skills passport aligned to User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer.
Get Started Free