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UX Designers

Descriptions & Duties

  • UX Designers translate and document the functional requirements for design and implementation of computer systems to meet customers' business and operational needs.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Analytical skills

UX Designers possess the ability to analyse complex functional requirements from the clients and translate into user specifications to meet their needs.

Professional skills in user interface design

UX Designers possess the professional skills in user interface design to meet customers' need.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A recognised higher diploma or bachelor's degree, typically in computer science, software engineering, or related field.

Experience

  • at least 2-3 years' relevant experience is required.

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • UX Designers generally work in offices. They may need to work longer period of work before the completion of projects.

Tools

  • Desktop computers

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