UI Designer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

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

  • Degree in design or similar  relevant field
  • Previous working experience as a UI Designer for (x) years
  • Excellent UI design portfolio
  • Knowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Dreamweaver
  • X years of experience with HTML5 & CSS3
  • Familiarity with Human-Computer Interaction
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

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


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