What qualifications and experience levels are required?
UX Designer roles usually require the following:
- Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
- A comprehensive understanding of, and ability to use, programs such as Photoshop or Illustrator
What employment opportunities are available?
UX Designers are employed in companies of all sizes, in IT specific industries or other industries requiring IT expertise. Roles can be permanent as well as contract. With experience and sufficient start-up money, there are opportunities for self-employment.
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User Experience Salary Guide
| Contract | Permanent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low P/D | High P/D | Low P/Y | Median P/Y | High P/Y | |
| Adelaide | 410 |
800 |
85 |
100 |
135 |
| Brisbane | 500 |
850 |
80 |
95 |
135 |
| Canberra | 640 |
960 |
100 |
120 |
140 |
| Melbourne | 600 |
1000 |
90 |
125 |
160 |
| Perth | 600 |
720 |
80 |
95 |
125 |
| Sydney | 500 |
900 |
90 |
110 |
150 |
| Contract | ||
|---|---|---|
| Low P/D | High P/D | |
| Adelaide | 410 |
800 |
| Brisbane | 500 |
850 |
| Canberra | 640 |
960 |
| Melbourne | 600 |
1000 |
| Perth | 600 |
720 |
| Sydney | 500 |
900 |
| Permanent | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Low P/Y | Median P/Y | High P/Y | |
| Adelaide | 85 |
100 |
135 |
| Brisbane | 80 |
95 |
135 |
| Canberra | 100 |
120 |
140 |
| Melbourne | 90 |
125 |
160 |
| Perth | 80 |
95 |
125 |
| Sydney | 90 |
110 |
150 |
Contract Rates are Daily | Permanent Salaries are expressed in $’000