UX Designer job description: duties, skills and qualifications.

Core duties

16

O*NET task statements

Preparation

Job Zone 4 of 5

considerable preparation

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

BLS 2025–35

Median pay

$104,000

BLS May 2025

Data Government data groups this job as Web and Digital Interface Designers (O*NET-SOC 15-1255.00). Figures on this page are for that occupation.

1. Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction. importance 4.3 of 5
2. Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media. importance 4.1 of 5
3. Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites. importance 4.1 of 5
4. Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision. importance 4.1 of 5
5. Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects. importance 4.0 of 5
6. Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback. importance 4.0 of 5
7. Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. importance 4.0 of 5
8. Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses. importance 3.9 of 5
9. Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality. importance 3.8 of 5
10. Perform or direct Web site updates. importance 3.8 of 5
11. Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning. importance 3.7 of 5
12. Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating moodboards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline. importance 3.6 of 5
13. Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites. importance 3.6 of 5
14. Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual Web development projects. importance 3.6 of 5
15. Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content. importance 3.5 of 5
16. Select programming languages, design tools, or applications. importance 3.5 of 5

Work activities O*NET rates most important here: Working with Computers, Getting Information, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Making Decisions and Solving Problems and Thinking Creatively.

Also part of the job

Supplemental tasks O*NET lists for this occupation: less central than the core duties above, and not done in every job.

• Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
• Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
• Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
• Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
• Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic.
• Create searchable indices for Web page content.

Knowledge areas: Computers and Electronics, English Language, Customer and Personal Service and Administration and Management.

Software O*NET lists for this occupation: Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Atlassian JIRA, Figma, Cascading style sheets CSS. These are examples O*NET records for the job, not a list of tools every employer uses or a checklist of what you must know.

• Education: BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education.
• Experience: BLS lists no work experience in a related occupation as typical to enter.
• Training on the job: BLS lists no typical on-the-job training once hired.
• Preparation: O*NET places the job in Job Zone 4 of 5 (considerable preparation). A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.
• Licenses and certifications: not listed here. A license is a legal requirement set by a state; a certification is a credential from a private or professional body. Rules vary by state and employer, and a missing entry on this page does not mean none is required: check with your state's licensing board and see how to become a UX designer.

Most UX designers surveyed by O*NET (52%) name a bachelor's degree as the education the job requires.

Job title: UX Designer
[Company] · [City, State] · [Full-time or part-time] · [Pay range, where your state requires one]

About the role
[Company] is hiring a UX Designer to design digital user interfaces or websites.
[One sentence on your team and why this role matters.]

What you will do
- Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.
- Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
- Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.

What we are looking for
- [Education: BLS lists a bachelor's degree as typical for this occupation; set the level this role truly needs]
- [Experience: BLS lists no related work experience as typical to enter; set what this role needs]
- Strength in reading comprehension, judgment and decision making and critical thinking
- Working knowledge of Computers and Electronics and English Language
- [Software your team uses, e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud software or Adobe Illustrator]
- [Any license or certification your state or company requires]

[Schedule, benefits and how to apply]

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The median annual wage was $104,000 in May 2025. The median hourly wage was $50.00. BLS estimates about 113,330 jobs in this occupation in the U.S.

BLS projects employment of Web and Digital Interface Designers to grow 6.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 8,300 openings a year over that period, including openings to replace workers who leave.

See the full UX designer salary breakdown by percentile, state and metro.

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