This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
Explore all careersA UX Designer ensures a positive user experience for products, addressing issues, testing solutions, and communicating client needs to the design team.
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In Australia, a full time UX 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.
This industry has seen stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 10,000 people employed in this field in Australia and some of them specialise as a UX Designer. UX Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Diploma of Website Development is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a UX Designer. You’ll learn how to design, build and manage websites either for your own organisation or on behalf of clients. The course covers topics such as using complex webpage layouts and integrating databases. You could also consider a Diploma of Information Technology or a Diploma of Graphic Design.
A UX Designer is responsible for the overall user experience of a product or service. You’ll make sure customers have a positive experience using a website and design solutions for any issues that are occurring. UX Designers liaise with clients and make sure their needs are passed on to the design team. You might spend time testing products or surveying customer experiences.
UX Designers need to have excellent communication skills and be good problem solvers. It’s important that you can understand client needs and work to a product brief. UX Designers should be able to use a range of design software and be up to date with current technologies. You should have good time management skills and be able to work to a deadline.