A User Experience Designer is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Business and Systems Analyst who is involved in the end-to-end (total lifecycle) development process of systems such as software. This includes user research and consultation, strategy, design, branding, usability, function, and testing. User Experience Designers predominantly work with digital tools, such as apps and websites. Alternative job titles include: UI Designer; Usability Architect; User Interface Designer; and UX Designer.

Research website and software application (app) design and technology trends; meet with clients and determine their requirements of their website or app; may also canvass potential users to understand their needs; work out website or app layouts and how the user will navigate; develop basic designs using wireframes (drawings of layouts) and prototypes (original models used to develop later versions); decide on the type, placement, and content of graphics and multimedia features; test designs with users; liaise with writers, coders, programmers, developers, and other staff to help create or improve websites or apps.

• Works indoors in offices of ICT or advertising and marketing companies.
• Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated and clean work spaces.

• Sedentary physical demand levels.
• Frequently sits at a computer workstation.
• May occasionally stand and move about the office to discuss aspects of the work or access files etc.
• Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant feature of the job.
• Bending is not a significant component of this job.
• Squatting, crouching, and kneeling is not a significant component of this job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of this job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of this job.
• Lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing is not required.
• Repetitive movement is required frequently (e.g. particularly when inputting data). Use of computers will be frequent to constant.
• Driving is not a significant feature of the job but might occasionally be required to visit clients or users.
• Mental skills necessary include high-level ICT design, creative, technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• A tertiary degree or higher qualification in one of the following is typically required (ANZSCO Skill Level 1): web/interaction design; graphic or media design; or a generic related discipline such as computer science.
• Or at least five years applicable experience and/or relevant vendor certification e.g. via Cisco.
• In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
• Roles which might involve driving will require a Class 1 Driver Licence.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.