I think the question might become, do you have any front-end portfolio at all? Have you taken any courses, do you know what the job is, and do you know the tools?<p>I wouldn't be surprised at all to see a company pick up a UI/UX designer who has no professional experience, but who they like, is really keen, and has an understanding of programming is probably a huge plus.<p>But, it is probably more difficult to get the same position if you can't show them any other work you've already done or that you have an understanding of the lay of the land.<p>Think if the tables were turned. If you were a UI/UX designer and wanted to be a programmer, do you think you'd be able to get a job as a programmer just because you're keen? I doubt it, the hiring company would want to see at least some proof that you're able to do a tiny bit of programming.<p>They may be very keen to train you, but I wouldn't go in completely green.