UI Designer

Designing digital experiences that connect users to brands

About

A UI (User Interface) designer is a professional who designs the visual and interactive elements of digital products such as websites, mobile applications and software interfaces. Their role is to create user-friendly as well as aesthetically pleasing interfaces that enable users to interact with digital products effectively.

UI designers work closely with other professionals such as UX (User Experience) designers, developers as well as product managers, to create interfaces that meet the needs of the target audience and align with the overall product goals. Moreover, they typically start by researching and analysing user needs and behaviours, then use that information to create wireframes, prototypes and mockups of the interface. The UI designer's responsibilities include selecting the colour scheme, typography, layout of the interface as well as designing icons, buttons and other interactive elements. They also need to ensure that the interface is responsive and accessible across various devices and platforms.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • Aspirants need to pass 10+2 in science stream from any recognised board. 
  • Students need to clear a national level entrance exam like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, VITEEE or any other required exam to get admission in a top-ranked university for the UG Program. 
  • Candidates can select a B.Tech, B.Sc or BE in computer science.
  • After the UG Program, seekers can search for a job as an entry level to gain some experience and if they wish to continue studies they can pursue their master’s degree after gaining some experience.   

For Master’s

  • Candidates can pursue MCA, M.Tech, ME or M.Sc in computer science.

Job Roles

The field of UI Designing aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the UI Designing field presents innumerable job roles:  

  • UI Lead
  • Front End Designer
  • Back End Programmer
  • Full-stack Programmer
  • Web Designer
  • Senior UI Designer
  • Mid-level UI Designer
  • Junior UI-Designer
  • Ui-Designer Intern

Employment Sector

  • MNCs
  • NGOs
  • Multimedia Companies
  • Marketing Firms
  • Publishing House
  • Corporate Business
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Government Sector

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the UI Designing field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

  • Apple Inc.
  • Hidesign
  • Design Cafe
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • AniWeb Designs LLC
  • Veeco Instruments Inc.
  • Intellect Design Arena Ltd.
  • Clay-Tech

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a UI Designer is very impressive only in India.

 

Level of Salary

Salary Package per Year

Starting Salary

Approx ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,80,000

Mid Level Salary

Approx ₹3,50,000 

Senior Level Salary

Approx ₹6,00,000 

Skills

  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Adaptability
  • Persuasion
  • Responsive Designing skills
  • Business sense
  • Communication skills

Scope

The scope of a UI (User Interface) designer in India is wide that involves designing the visual and interactive elements of digital products such as websites, mobile apps and software applications. 

Furthermore, the primary goal of a UI designer is to create a user-friendly and engaging interface that enhances the user experience and achieves the product's objectives. UI designers may work in-house for a company or as freelancers, they may collaborate with other design and development teams to create products. The scope of a UI designer's work may also vary depending on the specific industry, product and target audience.

Benefits

  • Easy to start this career
  • Can learn by working with others
  • Can create strong technology network

Drawbacks

  • Need dedication and hardwork
  • Learning should be fast
  • Need to stay up-to-date with new technologies