Marketing & Creative
A UI designer creates the visual layout, components and interactive details of websites and software, from color and typography to buttons and menus. The role ensures products look consistent and are clear and easy to use across devices.
Ways to hire
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contract, contract-to-hire, full-time and executive search
The role
Teams typically hire one when a product or site is being built or redesigned, when interfaces look inconsistent, or when developers are working without a shared design system.
Typical responsibilities
Core skills
Tools and systems
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Typical background
Typically 2 to 6 years in interface or web design with a portfolio, and a degree in design.
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A UI designer creates the visual layout, components and interactive details of websites and software, from color and typography to buttons and menus. The role ensures products look consistent and are clear and easy to use across devices. Typical responsibilities include: design screens, components and interactive states for web and mobile; build and maintain a design system and component library; produce high-fidelity mockups and prototypes from approved wireframes.
Look for visual design, design systems, typography and color, prototyping, responsive design and accessibility. Experience with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator and Zeplin is common in this role.
Yes. A UI designer is one of the roles employers most often hire on contract, for projects, busy periods, leave cover and vacancies. Contract-to-hire is also an option if you want to work together before making a permanent offer.
A UI designer focuses on how an interface looks, including layout, color, type and components. A UX designer focuses on how it works, including research, flows and usability. Many small teams hire a product designer who does both. Larger products usually benefit from separate specialists.
Look for finished interface work in real products, a clear explanation of design choices and evidence of working with developers. Design system contributions and accessibility awareness are strong signs. Static visuals alone are less convincing than prototypes and shipped screens.
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