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.

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