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.

$95,380
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+7% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Web and Digital Interface Designers create the visual layouts and interactive elements that users encounter when visiting websites or using digital applications. They spend their days sketching wireframes, selecting color palettes, choosing typography, and arranging content in ways that feel intuitive and visually appealing. Much of their work involves balancing aesthetics with functionality, ensuring that navigation menus make sense, buttons are easy to find, and pages load smoothly across different devices and browsers. They frequently test their designs on smartphones, tablets, and desktops to guarantee a consistent experience everywhere.

Programs That Prepare You

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