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UI/UX Design

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UUD.GEN.P1

P1P1 — Entry-Level Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

At the P1 level, a UI/UX Designer is an entry-level team member learning the fundamentals of user-centered design.

Level
P1 · P1 — Entry-Level Professional · 0–2 yrs
Function · Focus
UI/UX Design · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

At the P1 level, a UI/UX Designer is an entry-level team member learning the fundamentals of user-centered design.

The story of this role

Who does this work

A motivated UI/UX Designer looking to create user-centered designs that enhance the experience for various products

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Users often feel frustrated with interfaces that are difficult to navigate and do not meet their needs.
  • The internal problem: The designer struggles with understanding complex user behaviors and delivering adaptable solutions.
  • Why it matters: Everyone deserves technology that is intuitive and accessible, bridging the gap between user needs and design intentions.

The plan

  1. Conduct user research to gather insights on user needs and behaviors.
  2. Develop wireframes and prototypes using industry-standard design tools.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product strategy with user experience goals.
  4. Test designs with real users to gather feedback and make necessary iterations.
  5. Stay updated with the latest design trends and tools to enhance skills and innovate.

What's at stake

Users abandoning products due to poor design experiences. Inconsistent design that leads to confusion across platforms and devices. Missed opportunities for innovation and user engagement that could elevate the product.

Success looks like

Delighted users who find products easy to use and navigate. Increased product adoption and positive feedback from stakeholders. A strong portfolio that showcases effective user-centered design solutions.

Summary

At the P1 level, a UI/UX Designer is an entry-level team member learning the fundamentals of user-centered design.

Level — P1 — Entry-Level Professional

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope
Own tasks within a defined component
Autonomy
Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
Complexity
Routine problems with known solutions
Impact
Own deliverables
Decision rights
Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
Leadership
None — building the craft
Typical experience
0–2 yrs

Core outputs

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Responsibilities4

  • Assist in collecting and evaluating user requirementscommonlevel
  • Create basic wireframes and prototypescommonlevel
  • Design simple interface elementscommonlevel
  • Help conduct user research or usability testscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Create wireframescommonlevel
  • Conduct usability testscommonlevel
  • Assist in user researchcommonlevel

Skills4

  • Wireframingcommonlevel
  • Prototypingcommonlevel
  • Basic visual designcommonlevel
  • User research assistancecommonlevel

Knowledge4

  • Design principlescommonlevel
  • User-centered designcommonlevel
  • Basic UX methodologiescommonlevel
  • Usability testingcommonlevel

competency2

  • Basic proficiency in design toolscommonlevel
  • Understanding of visual design fundamentalscommonlevel

qualification3

  • Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, or related fieldcommonlevel
  • 0–2 years of industry experiencecommonlevel
  • Portfolio of personal or school projects demonstrating UI workcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
User Interface Design Icommonmedium0.70
User Interface Design 1commonmedium0.66
Entry-Level User Interface Designcommonmedium0.70
Junior User Interface Designcommonmedium0.68
Associate User Interface Designcommonmedium0.60
User Interface Designer Icommonmedium0.70
User Interface Designer 1commonmedium0.66
Entry-Level User Interface Designercommonmedium0.70
Junior User Interface Designercommonmedium0.68
Associate User Interface Designercommonmedium0.60
User Experience Design Icommonmedium0.70
User Experience Design 1commonmedium0.66
Entry-Level User Experience Designcommonmedium0.70
Junior User Experience Designcommonmedium0.68
Associate User Experience Designcommonmedium0.60
User Experience Designer Icommonmedium0.70
User Experience Designer 1commonmedium0.66
Entry-Level User Experience Designercommonmedium0.70
Junior User Experience Designercommonmedium0.68
Associate User Experience Designercommonmedium0.60
Entry Supportcommonmedium0.50
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