UI/UX Designer
ユーアイ・ユーエックスデザイナー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Web Designers
Summary
A specialized profession that adopts the user's perspective to enhance operability and experience, responsible for everything from screen design to interaction design.
Description
UI/UX Designers design information architecture based on user research and requirements definition, create wireframes and prototypes, perform visual design, and conduct usability tests to verify and improve the usability of products and services. They collaborate with various roles such as developers, marketing staff, and product managers, leveraging design thinking to iteratively improve and elevate the user experience.
Future Outlook
With the proliferation of digital services, the importance of user experience is increasing, and demand for UI/UX designers will continue to rise. The design process will transform through the use of AI and no-code tools, requiring data-driven UX design skills.
Personality Traits
Ability to think from the user's perspective / Has a problem-solving orientation / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or an inquisitive mind
Work Style
Agency Employment / Flex / Full Remote / In-House / Venture
Career Path
Junior UI/UX Designer → Senior UI/UX Designer → UX Researcher → Design Lead / Art Director → UX Manager / Product Manager
Required Skills
Information Architecture Design / Prototyping Tools / Usability Testing / Wireframing & Prototyping
Recommended Skills
Accessibility / Basic HTML/CSS Knowledge / JavaScript / Reading English Documentation / Service Design / Understanding of Design Systems
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the quality of detailed design and interactions directly connects to the user experience. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination with teams and clients, as well as communication with users and stakeholders, is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The ability to conceive original and attractive interfaces is essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to acquire new knowledge and tools in response to changes in technology and user behavior. |
| Problem Solving | Because discovering user issues and proposing solutions is at the core of the job. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Frequent collaboration with developers, PMs, and marketing staff, making teamwork essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Web Design Skills Certification
Aliases
- UI Designer
- UX Designer
- User Interface Designer
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