That's true, but I think that's what a lot of people think it is. I'm also a software dev. I wouldn't say, when designing code, that "I make the code look nice

That's true, but I think that's what a lot of people think it is. I'm also a software dev. I wouldn't say, when designing code, that "I make the code look nice" though, I'd hope that's at least part of it. However... when someone is looking for a "designer," while it does include UI/UX (again, whatever that is ;) ) I've found they strictly only want someone who is good at making pretty things in Photoshop.