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P3
UUD.GEN.P3
Experienced / Senior
UI/UX Design

Experienced / Senior

UUD.GEN.P3

P3P3 — Mid-Level Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

A P3 UI/UX Designer is an experienced, fully autonomous contributor who influences product direction.

Level
P3 · P3 — Mid-Level Professional · 3–5 yrs
Function · Focus
UI/UX Design · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

A P3 UI/UX Designer is an experienced, fully autonomous contributor who influences product direction.

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

A P3 UI/UX Designer is an experienced, fully autonomous contributor who influences product direction.

Level — P3 — Mid-Level Professional

Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects

Scope
Features or a sub-system end-to-end
Autonomy
Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard
Complexity
Diverse problems; adapts existing approaches
Impact
Project / team outcomes
Decision rights
Owns implementation decisions for own scope
Leadership
Mentors juniors informally
Typical experience
3–5 yrs

Core outputs

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Responsibilities3

  • Plan and execute user research and usability studies independentlycommonlevel
  • Architect comprehensive user experiencescommonlevel
  • Guide and review the work of P1–P2 designerscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Execute usability studiescommonlevel
  • Architect user experiencescommonlevel
  • Mentor junior designerscommonlevel

Skills4

  • User research planningcommonlevel
  • Experience architecturecommonlevel
  • Mentoring junior designerscommonlevel
  • Advanced prototypingcommonlevel

Knowledge4

  • Advanced UX methodologiescommonlevel
  • Experience designcommonlevel
  • Mentorship techniquescommonlevel
  • Product strategycommonlevel

competency2

  • Mastery of UX methodologiescommonlevel
  • Advanced prototypingcommonlevel

qualification3

  • 4+ years of professional UX/UI experiencecommonlevel
  • Strong, relevant portfoliocommonlevel
  • Bachelor’s degree in design, human-computer interaction, computer science, or related fieldcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
User Interface Design IIIcommonmedium0.70
User Interface Design 3commonmedium0.66
Mid-Level User Interface Designcommonmedium0.64
User Interface Designer IIIcommonmedium0.70
User Interface Designer 3commonmedium0.66
Mid-Level User Interface Designercommonmedium0.64
User Experience Design IIIcommonmedium0.70
User Experience Design 3commonmedium0.66
Mid-Level User Experience Designcommonmedium0.64
User Experience Designer IIIcommonmedium0.70
User Experience Designer 3commonmedium0.66
Mid-Level User Experience Designercommonmedium0.64
Experienced / Seniorcommonmedium0.50
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