Product Designer User Interface (UI)

Manages the user interface design portion of the design process of a product.

Tasks

The concrete work activities defined for this role in the DCWF v5.1 spreadsheet. Core tasks are required for the role; additional tasks are associated but not mandatory.

• T414 additional Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• T467 additional Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software.
• T5965 additional Design and prototype user interfaces.
• T5966 additional Create prototypes, wireframes, and storyboards based on customer requirements.
• T5967 additional Ensure proper integration of the user interface with back-end functionality.
• T5968 additional Lead integrated design team to achieve a finished product.
• T5969 additional Create style guides and unified approach (libraries, visual languages, etc) to the product.
• T797 additional Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
• T927A additional Research and evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

KSA statements define what a person filling this role knows or can do. "Knowledge" is what they must know, "Skill" is what they can perform, and "Ability" is a durable capacity they bring to the work.

• K0016 knowledge core Knowledge of capabilities and requirements analysis.
• K0102 knowledge core Knowledge of programming language structures and logic.
• K0968 knowledge core Knowledge of software related information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., modularization, layering, abstraction, data hiding, simplicity/minimization).
• K7101 knowledge core Knowledge of end to end product development processes.
• K7103 knowledge core Knowledge of design thinking processes.
• S0155 skill core Skill in monitoring and optimizing system/server performance.
• S3822A skill core Skill in managing user relationships, including determining user needs/requirements, managing user expectations, and demonstrating commitment to delivering quality results.
• S7102 skill core Skill in using industry-standard design and prototyping tools.
• K0035 knowledge additional Knowledge of digital rights management.
• K0040 knowledge additional Knowledge of organization's evaluation and validation requirements.
• K0090 knowledge additional Knowledge of operating systems.
• K0132 knowledge additional Knowledge of technology integration processes.

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