Also called: UI Designer, Web Designer
Designs how websites and apps look and feel: layouts, buttons, colors, and typography.
You sketch three versions of a checkout screen, test them in Figma prototypes, and hand off the winner to developers. Small design changes can noticeably change how many people finish buying.
May 2025 BLS median about $104,000.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in graphic or interaction design typical; portfolio is essential.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Web Design.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 5% combined with web developers, 2025-35.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI generates layouts, icons and full mockups in seconds, cutting junior design roles; taste and user insight stay human.
Classes: Art or graphic design, AP CS Principles, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1255.
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