UI/UX Designer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an UI/UX Designer:

  • A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years’ UI/UX design experience for digital products or services.
  • A portfolio of professional UI/UX design work for both web and mobile platforms.
  • Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: Sketch, InVision, Visio, HTML, CSS (SCSS), iOS, Android, Design Systems and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • A team player but can work independently too.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Knowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Dreamweaver
  • Some knowledge of Usability Factors in Human Computer Interaction

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