Description
An UI/UX designer is a professional who designs the user interface (UI) and the user experience (UX) for a mobile app, website, and software. They create what a user will see and experience (layout, colour, fonts, images, button, menu, information flow, etc.) when interacting with a software or a website. This professional figure is also called Product Designer.
Where it works
ICT enterprises/ Technical Departments/ Software Development Departments
Activities
- Investigate user requirements;
- Develop a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for the product;
- Produce UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes;
- Design UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, and widgets;
- Develop UI mock-ups and prototypes;
- Test UI elements and UX solutions;
- Collaborate with the marketing and development teams to optimize the user experience;
Qualifications
- At least bachelor degree in computer and information technology areas or in graphic design;
- From entry to senior levels.
Technical skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of common wireframing, prototyping and designing tools (Sketch, Figma, InVision, Adobe Suite, Visio, etc.). Knowledge of web technologies and platforms (HTML, CSS, iOS, Android). Knowledge of aesthetic and usability principles;
Linguistic knowledge
- Communication in English at basic level
Soft skills and personalities
- Teamwork and cooperation skills
- Communication skill
- Goal management skill
- Problem solving skill
- Personalities: intitiave, dependability, integrity, stress tolerance, persistance, and attentive to details
