Web and Digital Interface Designers
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
SOC: 15-1255.00
Common Job Titles
Web ArchitectWeb Design SpecialistWeb DesignerWebmaster
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeSynthesize user research findings with technical constraints to create optimal interface designs, balancing aesthetic vision, functional requirements, and accessibility standards.Advanced
- KnowledgeCreate scalable design systems and component libraries, establishing style guides and reusable UI patterns to ensure brand consistency across digital properties.Advanced
- KnowledgeDesign responsive user interfaces and navigation systems across multiple browsers and devices, applying web accessibility standards and usability principles.Proficient
- Hands-onDevelop interactive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks, employing React, Angular, or Vue.js to maximize functionality and user experience.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate website performance, accessibility compliance, and search engine optimization using Google Analytics and web metrics tools to inform design improvements.Proficient
- Hands-onDemonstrate mastery of visual design tools and prototyping software using Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Sketch to produce high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate stakeholder feedback and user-centered design principles into iterative design processes, collaborating with developers, product managers, and marketing teams throughout the project lifecycle.Proficient
- Hands-onExecute front-end development workflows using version control and collaborative tools, leveraging Git, GitHub, and Agile project management platforms like JIRA.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze cross-browser compatibility issues and device-specific rendering behaviors, testing layouts and functionality across desktop, mobile, and tablet environments.Developing
- Hands-onOperate content management systems and backend integration tools, implementing designs within WordPress, Drupal, or custom CMS platforms.Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Web and Digital Interface Designers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
111,400
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $47,840 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $192,180 |
| Workers on average earn | $111,450 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
AJAXAdobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAmazon DynamoDBAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Amazon RedshiftAmazon Simple Storage Service S3Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services AWS softwareAnsible softwareApache CassandraApache HadoopApache HiveApache KafkaApache MavenApache SparkApache Subversion SVNApache TomcatApple iOSApple macOSAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRABashBootstrapCC#C++Cascading style sheets CSSChefCisco WebexDjangoDockerDrupalEclipse IDEElasticsearchExtensible markup language XMLFigmaGitGitHubGoGoogle AnalyticsGoogle AndroidGoogle AngularGoogle DocsHibernate ORMHubSpot softwareHypertext markup language HTMLIBM SPSS StatisticsJUnitJavaScriptJavaScript Object Notation JSONLinuxMicrosoft .NET FrameworkMicrosoft ASP.NETMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerShellMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISMicrosoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows ServerMongoDBMySQLNoSQLNode.jsOracle DatabaseOracle JavaOracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EEOracle PL/SQLOracle PeopleSoftOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPHPPerlPostgreSQLPuppetPythonRReactRed Hat Enterprise LinuxRed Hat OpenShiftRubySAP softwareSASSalesforce softwareScalaSeleniumShell scriptSlackSplunk EnterpriseSpring BootSpring FrameworkStructured query language SQLSwiftTableauTeradata DatabaseThe MathWorks MATLABTransact-SQLTrimble SketchUp ProUNIXUNIX ShellVue.jsjQuery
Technology Skills
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Tools & Equipment
Application serversDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers