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) PowerPointPower 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 FlexibilityCredentials
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.