Designs web pages and develops web-based technical solutions that engage users and meet business requirements.
Handles projects from conceptualization through delivery. Develops and applies creative designs, ensuring that content meets brand standards and targets the intended audience. Uses knowledge of front-end platforms, frameworks, and languages to deliver high-quality site and application designs. Tests and improves site usability while ensuring optimal performance on a variety of browsers.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each UI Designer I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Creating and enhancing user-centered designs to establish branding, optimize usability, and improve user experience throughout product development.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the key differences between user experience and user interface designs.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Follows given formats in designing usable products to address user needs.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Produces user-centered designs by considering user research and customer feedback findings.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Integrates the UX evolving designs with the existing design process to keep up with changing digital landscape.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops information architecture and user-centered design principles to enable highly usable and accessible products.
Skill definition-Anticipating user needs and preferences to create interface and interaction designs to build a user interface that is intuitive, easy, and aesthetic.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of user interface design.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Follows best practices and methodologies in building customized user interface design.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Tests and analyzes user interfaces in multiple platforms to ensure that all designs are functioning properly.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides information architecture guide for teams in developing function commands to enhance navigation.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Forecasts future trends in creating UI designs to develop and enhance visual design sensibility.
Skill definition-Developing software solutions to understand and target customer needs in a repetitive process.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains concepts, definitions, and related systems in design thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts user and stakeholder interviews and usability tests to gain insights.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Collaborates with various teams to generate creative ideas for solving client problems.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Contributes to the establishment of best practices in design thinking processes to drive user satisfaction.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Advocates strong communication that allows feedback loops from proposed resolutions to determine areas to improve.
Skill definition-Ability to use this computer language for creating, updating and maintaining text, graphics and links in a website.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites HTML programming codes related to website design and administration.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in creating and editing HTML for website design.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Codes and implements fully executed design files in responsive HTML for operational dependencies.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Delivers training on the application of various features of HTML in diverse environments.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds and designs HTML prototypes and user interface mockups to increase web engagement and functionality.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Clarifies the differences between analytical thinking and critical thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Analyzes the importance of the problem and determines the key points to solve it.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Applies various theories, concepts, or analytical tools to analyze complex problems.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Anticipates and develops comprehensive solutions to reduce potential obstacles, challenges, and risks.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions advanced methodologies and approaches, such as design thinking, for creative problem-solving.
Skill definition-Promoting creative, original thinking and applying it to a variety of business situations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of how creativity drives business success and social progress.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Analyzes own assignments and work environment for creative changes.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyzes existing workflows and methods for creative change.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Coaches others on how to apply new ideas to existing processes.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Encourages and rewards brilliant ideas.
There are 6 hard skills for UI Designer I, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Animation, etc.
5 general skills for UI Designer I, Design Thinking, HTML, JavaScript, etc.
9 soft skills for UI Designer I, Analytical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, etc.
While the list totals 20 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as an UI Designer I, he or she needs to be proficient in Analytical Thinking, be proficient in Creativity, and be proficient in Innovation.
