Salary guide
User Interface (UI) Designer
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITDesign
- UI design is a top skill in UK tech and digital
Other names this job is known by
- UI Designer
- Interface Designer
Key responsibilities
- Design user interfaces for web and mobile apps
- Create wireframes and prototypes
- Collaborate with developers and product teams
- Ensure usability and accessibility
- Optimise for performance and responsiveness
- Stay updated on UI trends
- Prepare design assets
- Document design processes
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in design, IT, or media
- Portfolio of UI projects
- UI design and creativity
- IT and design software skills
- Communication and adaptability
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Designer
- UI Lead
- Product Designer
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study design, IT, or media
- Build a portfolio of UI projects
- Gain experience in design or development roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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