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Short Description:

A UI/UX Developer, also known as a User Interface/User Experience Developer, is a professional who specializes in creating user-friendly, visually appealing, and highly functional interfaces for digital applications and websites. They focus on the design and user experience aspects of software development, ensuring that the end-users have an intuitive and engaging interaction with the product.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand user requirements and project goals.
  • Design and develop user interfaces and user experiences for websites, mobile apps, or software applications.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to visualize design concepts and functionality.
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to improve design and usability.
  • Optimize designs for responsiveness and compatibility across different devices and platforms.
  • Ensure the application's visual elements, layout, and interactions align with the brand and user preferences.
  • Incorporate accessibility standards and best practices for inclusive design.
  • Stay updated with design trends, emerging technologies, and user interface best practices.
  • Collaborate closely with developers to implement UI/UX designs into the final product.
  • Document design guidelines and maintain a consistent design system.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, web design, human-computer interaction, or a related field.
  • Design Software: Proficiency in design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar software.
  • UI/UX Principles: Strong knowledge of UI/UX principles, design patterns, and user-centered design processes.
  • Creativity: Creativity and attention to detail in creating visually engaging and intuitive interfaces.
  • Problem-Solving: Problem-solving skills to address user experience challenges and improvements.
  • Front-End Development: Understanding of front-end development technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Communication: Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with developers and stakeholders.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. 
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. 
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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