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UI Designer

A UI Designer manages the user interface of digital products, ensuring effective user interaction while collaborating with clients and design teams.

How do I become a ui designer

Get qualified to work as a ui designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time UI Designer generally earns $2,000 per week ($104,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry has remained stable over the last five years. There are currently 10,000 people working in this field in Australia and some of them specialise as a UI Designer. UI Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a UI Designer interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Website Development. This course will give you the skills to design, build and manage websites for your own company or for clients. You’ll learn how to use complex web page layouts and integrate databases. You could also consider a Diploma of Information Technology or a Diploma of Graphic Design.

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Further reading

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UI Designer careers

A UI Designer oversees the user interface of a company’s website or digital presence. You’ll incorporate ways for users to interact with a product and make sure these methods are effective and positive for potential customers. UI Designers spend time liaising with clients to determine their needs and will collaborate with design colleagues to create an effective finished product.

To be a UI Designer you’ll need to be able to communicate well with your team and with people outside of your organisation. It’s important that you are skilled in a range of digital strategies and are up to date with the latest technologies. UI Designers need to be creative and should be able to come up with solutions to a range of problems.