Applies user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps.
Gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow. Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features. Requires knowledge of visual design and wireframing/prototyping tools. May perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups. May require familiarity with various graphic design software packages.
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Check each UX 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)
Cites the driving factors that describe and influence user usability and experience design.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies the UX design principles to document the stages of the overall design process.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Executes UX audits and tests to iterate across existing designs and optimize the user experience.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Creates a clear vision of defining interaction models to guarantee product consistency.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Adapts best practices in user experience design to optimize usability and drive product success.
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)
Cites important factors to consider in creating user interface designs.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies appropriate elements and graphics in the user interface to ensure conformance with design models.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Deploys modern web design systems to improve user interfaces and workflow efficiencies.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Directs the development of user interface designs to ensure compliance with user standards and requirements.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds systems to facilitate design analysis and usability testing to improve content and increase user involvement.
Skill definition-Developing software solutions to understand and target customer needs in a repetitive process.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Compiles a list of risks and challenges in the design thinking process.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts user and stakeholder interviews and usability tests to gain insights.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements experimental design and data analysis that informs technical and business-relevant recommendations.
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-The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes how our business makes money and our key business objectives.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in designing business models and operating plans.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Applies technical expertise, business sense, and product knowledge to manage the product lifecycle effectively.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Consults on the selection and adjustment of the go-to-market strategy.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds strong business partnerships internally and externally to drive "win-win" business successes.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites steps and tips to improve attention to detail in the workplace.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Keeps full attention when listening to understand the message.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Creates and implements quality management processes for our business.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Defines possible hurdles to projects and creates strategies to deal with them.
There are 3 hard skills for UX Designer I, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, WebSite Mapping.
4 general skills for UX Designer I, Design Thinking, HTML, JavaScript, etc.
7 soft skills for UX Designer I, Innovation, Attention to Detail, Time Management, etc.
While the list totals 14 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 UX Designer I, he or she needs to be proficient in Innovation, be proficient in Attention to Detail, and be proficient in Time Management.
