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UI/UX, Graphic & Web Design

UI/UX Designer

Designs how digital products look and work for people.

VerifiedLast verified: Jul 26, 2026

Career attributes

Editorial analysis
Remote compatibility80/100
Freelance compatibility75/100
People-facing60/100
IndependentPeople
Analytical vs creative40/100
CreativeAnalytical
Entry difficulty
Medium
Education
No degree required
Japanese
Business
Certification
Not required
Learning time
~12 months
Visa sponsorship
rare

What the role does

UI/UX designers research user needs and design interfaces and flows, often prototyping in tools like Figma.

Common tasks

  • Research users
  • Design flows and interfaces
  • Prototype and test
  • Collaborate with engineers

Entry routes

  • Build a portfolio from real or practice projects
  • Move from graphic design or front-end

Fit

Editorial analysis

Suits people who like combining empathy, craft, and problem-solving.

Skills

UI designUX researchStakeholder communication

Where to find work

WantedlyGreen

Career transitions

Sources & methodology

  1. [1]WantedlyPrimary(accessed Jul 26, 2026)
  2. [2]GreenPrimary(accessed Jul 26, 2026)

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