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 II 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)
Explains the importance of testing and prototyping in the UX design process.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Communicates with external partners to clarify requirements and discuss design concepts.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements user experience best practices to provide constant improvement to all design elements.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Formulates UX style guides and formats to develop a consistent and organized design system.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions the adoption of the latest design tools to deliver quality and modern UX design and content.
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 difference between user interface and user experience designs.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Communicates with users to identify and analyze their needs and design specifications for UI.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Recommends improvements to user interface designs based on user feedback to increase their experience.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Predicts user needs and goals in creating interface designs to improve user experience.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates wireframes and user interface solutions to optimize functional designs of the product.
Skill definition-Developing software solutions to understand and target customer needs in a repetitive process.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes processes and basic guidelines of design thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents successful solutions in using design thinking to drive cross-functional alignment and storytelling.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Makes a variety of different prototypes to identify the best possible solution for each problem found.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Facilitates formulation of innovative design solutions to achieve optimal business performance.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates new standards of excellence in design thinking and creative strategy.
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)
Describes the process of using HTML in constructing web pages.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents essential HTML codes to support website development technology.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Partners with developers to create HTML-friendly designs and update data layers using HTML.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Manages primary content production of HTML and image assets.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes best practices in using HTML functionalities to boost website capabilities and user involvement.
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)
Explains the integral role data collection plays when conducting analytical thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Breaks down a specific project into lists of tasks.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Examines information or a situation thoroughly and in detail.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Draws conclusions based upon logic and intuitive judgment.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Forecasts customers' expectations and formulates strategies to ensure customer satisfaction.
Skill definition-Promoting creative, original thinking and applying it to a variety of business situations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the concept and characteristics of creativity.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Shares ideas and is open to other opinions and views.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Conducts experiments and accepts occasional failures.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Encourages, solicits, and rewards imaginative ideas.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Manages the creative initiatives and implementation of business solutions.
There are 6 hard skills for UI Designer II, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Animation, etc.
5 general skills for UI Designer II, Design Thinking, HTML, JavaScript, etc.
9 soft skills for UI Designer II, 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 II, he or she needs to be proficient in Analytical Thinking, be proficient in Creativity, and be proficient in Innovation.
