Job Spotlight – UX Designer
User Experience Designer (UX Designer)
The user experience designer creates designs for end users that are attractive and functional; they need to make unified designs that are accessible to the target population. In addition, these designers are in charge of the design process from the mockup stage to the final product, whether it is a poster or a software application. Industrial design concepts are needed to create prototypes and simple, clean designs.
User experience designers collaborate with other designers and developers to make sure all the processes are bug-free and take into account all relevant teams’ input. They also need to create documentation of every step in the design process and increase the usability of ongoing projects. A user experience designer can work as part of team or alone. They typically report to the UX (User Experience) manager and work in an office setting during regular business hours. They use a personal computer with professional-grade software such as Adobe applications as their main tools.
A four-year bachelor’s degree is usually needed for this position, although an associate’s degree combined with additional field certifications and previous work experience can function as a substitute. Most user experience designers also have advanced knowledge in psychology and sociology to understand users’ needs better.
Median Salary: $72,283 annually
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