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Skills

Core Skills
Wireframe prototyping:; UX writing, visual design and communication skills, Coding HTML and CSS is a plus; US research, Design tools include: Sketch, Invision, prot.io, web flow, Balsamiq, Axure Balsamiq Mockflow Mockingbird Hotgloo Pencil Pidoco Sketch Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Experience Design Axure Invision Flinto Keynote (mac only) PowerPoint
Power Competencies
Problem solving, attention to details, clear communications, continual learning, end user empathy Design Thinking Decision Mapping Prototyping Basic Front End Coding Empathy Communication Collaboration Flexibility

Credentials

There are a variety of credentials available to demonstrate proficiency in UI/UX tools, techniques and practices. Attention should be paid to the following areas to gain certification: Human-Computer Interaction Visualization Design Thinking Augmented / Virtual Reality HTML / CSS coding

Educational Providers

Public and private 2-year and 4-year colleges, universities Bootcamps & technical Centers Certification entities such as COMPTIA, Microsoft, Google, ITIL

Ohio Median Salary

$70,400

A User Experience Designer / Leader...

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Facilitates the maximize human usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Alternative Titles

Technology Applications Engineer, Web Architect, Web Design Specialist, Web Designer, Web Developer, Webmaster

Qualifications

You should be: Experienced with basic wireframe, prototyping, HTML / CSS and visual design, coding tools and SEO practices Strong communication and written skills Ability to be creative and offer design ideas with confidence