Occupation
UX designer
UX designers shape how a digital product behaves - the flows, structure, and interface people move through to get something done. The work combines evidence from research and analytics with wireframes, prototypes, and close collaboration with engineers and product managers.
Also known as: User experience designer · Interaction designer · Digital product designer
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Part of Arts, design, media and communications
What the work involves
- Map user journeys and define the problem a flow is meant to solve
- Sketch and wireframe options, then build interactive prototypes
- Run or observe usability sessions and fold the findings back into the design
- Specify states, edge cases, and accessibility behaviour for engineers
- Maintain design-system components so patterns stay consistent
How people commonly enter
- Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field
- Certificate or intensive course in UX design combined with portfolio case studies
- Transfer from graphic design, research, front-end development, or support work
- Junior or apprentice design role inside a product team
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Team based · Remote capable · Desk based · Hybrid office
Related interests
Artistic (creative) · Investigative (analytical) · Enterprising (leading)
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Skills to practise
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Official sources
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook: Web Developers and Digital Designers · United States
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- O*NET OnLine - Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255.00) · International
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- UK National Careers Service - Explore careers job-profile index · United Kingdom
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