Interaction Designer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Interaction Designer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or similar relevant education 
  • x years of experience in interactive product design
  • Current and relevant experience with trends affecting digital interactive product design 
  • Understanding HTML, XML, CSS,  ActionScript, JavaScript, Webkit and CMS systems
  • Working knowledge of the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite and Axure
  • Ability to illustrate and prototype concepts quickly 
  • Strong communication & client facing skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Interaction Designer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Interaction Designer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.