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User Experience Designer Jobs in the United States

Web Designer

Nine Line Apparel

SAVANNAH, GA

This is not a purely conceptual design role—you will be actively working within Shopify, customizing themes, managing content, and ensuring multiple sites run smoothly and efficiently. We are seeking a Web Designer with strong Shopify experience to manage, build, and maintain multiple Shopify websites.

14 days ago
Senior UX/Interaction Designer – Mobile Video Platform Experiences

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

$90 - $110 HOUR

San Bruno, CA

The ideal candidate is a strong design thinker with experience designing Reels-, Shorts-, or Stories-style products, comfortable working in fast-moving environments and collaborating closely with product, engineering, and research partners. Experience (Desired): Experience designing short-form or video-first platforms (e.g., reels, stories, feeds, or swipe-based experiences).

28 days ago
UI/UX Designer

Vaco LLC

$70 - $80

Los Angeles, CA

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

6 days ago
UX / UI Designer

Vaco LLC

$65 - $85

Los Angeles, CA

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Role Overview: The UX/UI Designer will support a multi-year internal business transformation initiative, designing intuitive, modern user experiences for internal-facing web and mobile applications.

2 days ago
Instructional Designer

Heat and Control

Lancaster, PA

We partner with global industry leaders to design, engineer, and build production machinery that creates world famous food and consumer products, and we’d love for you to join our team as an Instructional Designer in Lancaster, PA. Founded in 1950 by five engineers that saw an opportunity to modernize processing equipment, Heat and Control has consistently pursued our founders’ original passion for helping customers improve their products ever since and has been a leader in science, technology, and service from the start.

6 days ago
Mechanical Designer Drafter - Water Wastewater Industry

Parkson Corp.

$60000 - $70000 undefined

Golden, CO

The primary role includes hands on drafting support (3D) and coordinating with Project Engineers on task due dates, priorities and level of drawing package detail needed on a particular project. Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure smooth flow of technical information for product quality work and meeting customer requirements and commitments.

6 days ago
Senior Product Designer and UX Researcher (Remote, 4-day week)

Stack Influence

$120000 - $180000 YEAR

, undefined

Lead and execute end-to-end studies—including qualitative interviews, surveys, and usability testing—to create product strategy based on user needs. Stack Influence is a VC-funded creator marketplace app connecting eCommerce brands with everyday social media users.

14 days ago
Graphic Designer

Six Flags Corporate

Charlotte, NC

Support all brands within the portfolio by providing a range of materials including in-park signage, point-of-sales materials, sales support materials, merchandising and packaging designs, logos and brand guidelines, email and web graphics and other materials as needed. Responsibilities:Concept, design and deliver visual content across multiple channels, aligning with the overall brand/marketing strategies and business objectives and keeping accessibility and usability in mind.

2 days ago
User Experience Designer - User Experience Designer III - 3018290

Apex Systems, Inc.

Seattle, WA

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. UX Designer to lead customer experience initiatives across our site; they partner closely with product managers, UX/VX designers, and engineering teams to deliver great work for customers.

6 days ago
User Experience Designer - User Experience Designer II - 3017299

Apex Systems, Inc.

Seattle, WA

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Job Description:The Team is looking for a designer to help develop the CX for our flagship IT product, a desktop application that levages a large data set, AI support and proactive notifications to help employees be their productive best.

13 days ago
Digital Graphic Designer

Rooms To Go

Atlanta, GA

As a DigitalGraphic Designer working within the Digital Creative Team, you will be focused on creating graphic assets and layouts for a wide mix of multimedia projects. As a team contributor, we expect you to multi-task while managing multiple timelines, perform tasks effectively, develop collaborative relationships cross-functionally, and display clear communication skills while being proactive & professional.

1 day ago
Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker

$26.04 - $31.25 HOUR

Chattanooga, TN

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

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Junior Showroom & Visualization Designer

Bedrosians Tile & Stone

$25 - $32 HOUR

Tustin, CA

We are hiring a Junior Showroom & Visualization Designer to support our showroom experience through customer-facing design assistance and visual tools such as layouts, boards, and renderings. This role focuses on helping customers and sales teams visualize projects, coordinate materials, and make confident design decisions.

8 days ago
Designer/Drafter

GCR Professional Services

$45 - $50 HOUR

East Aurora, NY

The design drafting position requires the incumbent to interpret a variety of drawings and layouts and utilize the Clients Computer Aided Design (CAD) System, Siemens Teamcenter and NX, to generate a solid model and necessary manufacturing information for Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operations. The Aerospace Client Development Engineering Groupis currently seeking a Design Drafter to work closely with Design, Product, and Manufacturing engineering to convert complex legacy 2D drawings into 3D solid models to support advanced manufacturing methods.

9 days ago
Sr. Full-Stack Developer

Judge Group

$100000 - $200000 YEAR

Washington, DC

Work collaboratively with user experience designers, platform engineers, product owners, solution architects, and business analysts, the Cloud Applications Full Stack Developer will design, build, test, and deploy high-value, operationally resilient software products on the AWS cloud platform that satisfy functional and non-functional requirements. What You Will Do: The Cloud Applications Full-Stack AWS Developer will work closely with clients, digital leaders, solutions architects, and technical/ functional leads across digital teams and market segments to support client projects and provide solutions for growth efforts and capabilities build-out.

7 days ago
User Experience Senior Designer, Service

T-Mobile USA, Inc

Bellevue, WA

You will build alignments around features and implement design thinking with a deep understanding of how to marry the needs of our business customers with digital experiences that deliver. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role.

22 days ago
UI/UX Designer - Lansing, MI

Digital Technology Solutions

Lansing, MI

Works directly with project team including business analysts, business owners, solution architects, tech leads, developers, and QA to ensure understanding of the requirements, functionality, size, scalability, and usability of the IT solution. Participates in all requirement gathering meetings, Joint Application Modeling (JAM) sessions, and/or brainstorm sessions with business owners to identify product usability concerns and desires.

8 days ago
Full Stack Developer

Judge Group

Columbus, OH

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build new features, enhance system performance, and drive innovation across the technology stack.

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Sr. ServiceNow Developer (Angular)

Judge Group

Arlington, VA

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Design, develop, and maintain custom ServiceNow applications, widgets, and portals using AngularJS and modern JavaScript frameworks.

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Sr. Software Developer

Broadcast Music, Inc.

$140000 - $190000 YEAR

Nashville, TN

Proven expertise in building Java-based server-side applications and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot Strong proficiency in SQL with PostgreSQL Implementation experience in API security best practices Experienced in developing and deploying applications in Microsoft Azure cloud Hands-on experience with Azure SDK for Java for integrating Azure services Proficient in containerization using Docker for application packaging and deployment Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices Familiarity with C++ is a big plus Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform is a plus. Must be a self-motivated team player who understands the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and open communication, including a willingness to occasionally work in a pair-programming environment.

6 days ago
Sr. ServiceNow Developer

Judge Group

Arlington, VA

Support and participate in customer requirement workshops, working with product owner/stakeholders to configure requested items and tasks using Flow Designer to manage processes and meet business requirements. Design, create and configure Business Rules, UI Policies, UI Actions, Client Scripts and ACLs including advanced scripting of each (including CMS/Service Portal and SecOps Security Incident Response (SIR)).

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Principal Trainer II - Beaker

CHRISTUS Health

Irving, TX

Assembles project plans and teamwork assignments, directs and monitors work efforts daily, identifies resource needs, performs quality reviews, and appropriately escalates functional, quality, and timeline issues. This role involves building, testing, and maintaining the training environment, updating policy and procedure documentation, and conducting training for new staff, including Credentialed Trainers.

5 days ago
Mixed-Methods Researcher, Software Experiences

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

$97 - $115 HOUR

Mountain View, CA

You will work closely with Product Management, UX Design, Engineering, and Analytics partners to ensure software experiences are intuitive, inclusive, and grounded in real user needs. Responsibilities: Lead mixed-methods research initiatives across software experiences, including core features, system interfaces, onboarding flows, and cross-platform interactions.

29 days ago
Lead Marketing & Creative Producer

United Nations Federal Credit Union

$95880 - $122880 YEAR

Queens, NY

Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU’s mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors. Serve as a strategic liaison, build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensure timely project delivery, and optimize processes to produce industry-leading creative.

2 days ago
SAP DRC Consultant

Miracle Software

Dearborn, MI

Miracle Software Systems is currently in search of a skilled " SAP DRC Consultant" possessing extensive expertise in SAP S4 HANA, SAP DRC, SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, SAP FI/CO, SAP SD/MM, REST APIs, BRF+, CDS Views, XML. Overview We are looking for an highly experienced SAP DRC Consultant with strong expertise in SAP Document & Reporting Compliance (DRC) and hands-on experience in E-Invoicing implementation, integration & support.

19 days ago
Full Stack Engineer

Vaco LLC

$75 - $90

Los Angeles, CA

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

6 days ago
Software Engineer

Vaco LLC

$70000 - $90000

Agawam, MA

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

4 days ago
Java Full-Stack Engineer

Miracle Software

Dearborn, MI

Position Overview: Miracle Software Systems, seeking an experienced Java Full-Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications that meet customer and business needs. This role involves end-to-end ownership across the software development lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, deployment, and optimization.

9 days ago
Director of Product Development- Shark

SharkNinja

$119900 - $207000 YEAR

Needham, MA

Support the Shark business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

2 days ago
Product Development Manager

SharkNinja

$119900 - $207000 YEAR

Needham, MA

Support the Shark business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

2 days ago
Product Development Engineer

SharkNinja

$119900 - $207000 YEAR

Needham, MA

Support the Shark business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

2 days ago
Director of Product Development - Haircare

SharkNinja

$86300 - $165800 YEAR

Needham, MA

Support the Shark business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

2 days ago
Director of Product Development - Shark Floorcare

SharkNinja

$119900 - $207000 YEAR

Needham, MA

Support the Shark business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

2 days ago
Vice President New Product Development

SharkNinja

$171400 - $357100 YEAR

Needham, MA

Drive the SharkNinja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the EVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

1 day ago
Sr Product Designed UI/UX

Vaco LLC

$90000 - $180000

Charlotte, NC

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

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FRONT END DEVELOPER / UI ENGINEER

VSolvit LLC

$95000 YEAR

Chesapeake, VA

Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. In addition to delivering accessible, responsive user interfaces, this role plays a key part in raising overall front-end and accessibility maturity across teams by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and training other developers on accessibility best practices.

6 days ago
Principal Product Manager, Content Mobilization-Disney Digital Entertainment

Disney Experiences

$188400 - $252600 YEAR

Orlando, FL

Cross-Organizational Partnerships: Partner with executives, product managers, engineers, game designers, and operations teams to synchronize roadmaps, define dependencies, and ensure seamless integration across systems, content, and guest touchpoints while providing strategic guidance and influencing decisions across partner organizations. The ideal candidate will develop end-to-end consumer journeys for initiatives across multiple physical and digital touchpoints and will combine deep product management expertise, technical fluency, and a passion for creating seamless, story-driven consumer journeys that blend entertainment, interactivity, and innovation.

2 days ago
Lab Manager - III

Base One Technology

Arlington, VA

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience. Designing and developing SharePoint websites using SharePoint designer or web UI developing tools; Developing SharePoint workflows and application development.

19 days ago
Senior Full Stack Developer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Chicago, IL

This full-stack web and mobile app developer role will both manage and write code for our web and mobile applications, work to maintain and extend the functionality of our web and mobile applications, as well as work on a variety of other technology projects such as EMR API integrations, AI features, and LMS offerings. Deep knowledge of online marketing metrics and reporting tied to SEO, advertising, social media, user journeys, segmentation and personas, user experience, survey and feedback tools, website reporting tools, and customer experience/web analytics.

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Salesforce Developer

Infinite Computer Solutions Inc

$70 - $75 HOUR

Reston, VA

Developer IV performs high complexity (i.e. system level applications) analysis, design, development, and unit testing of software applications from user requirements and design documents. We are seeking a Specialized Developer V to design, develop, and implement applications using Salesforce to support business requirements.

29 days ago
PEOPLESOFT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Recurring Decimal

PHOENIX, AZ

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with project team members, business partners, customers, vendors, direct reports and superiors. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.

18 days ago
PeopleSoft Developer

Recurring Decimal

PHOENIX, AZ

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with project team members, business partners, customers, vendors, direct reports and superiors. • Experience with: Oracle/PeopleSoft Development tools (including PeopleTools, Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQR, Component Interface, Application Messaging and Query).

18 days ago
iOS Developer

OSI Engineering

$60 - $74 HOUR

Cary, NC

A globally leading consumer device company based in Cary, North Carolina is looking for iOS UI Engineer to join their Machine Translation team. - Assist with implementing new UI features, fixing UI bugs, and adding tests to maintain a high quality product.

7 days ago
Corporate User Enablement Designer-Commercial Lending

Mountain West Bank

Newport, WA

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (GBCI) is a regional bank holding company providing commercial banking services in 80 communities through 129 banking offices in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Serve as the first point of contact for commercial leads, answering questions and resolving issues related to Commercial Lending workflows, system functionality, and enablement content.

30+ days ago
HealthTech / Digital Health Domain UX Writer/Content Strategist

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

$65 - $85 HOUR

Boston, MA

We’re seeking a HealthTech / Digital Health Domain UX Writer/Content Strategist to support innovative digital health initiatives at a leading Life Sciences organization—a team shaping the future of how patients, providers, and health systems interact through technology. Education:Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

14 days ago
Product Owner

HCLTech

Plano, TX

Leads, collaborates with, and motivates a cross-functional team of user experience partners, designers, business analysts, developers, testers and others to develop, execute and release in alignment with program and/or product roadmaps. Partners with sponsors, stakeholders, and IT to facilitate, define and document relevant business processes, gaining a proficient understanding of the needs, measures, and risks & controls for the improvement area.

6 days ago
Architect - Mastery

The Computer Merchant, LTD.

$100 - $137 HOUR

Springfield, MA

Serve as the technical liaison between business partners, industry vendors, and distribution partners, while working very closely with both business and technical stakeholders Identify end-to-end technical solutions based on business needs that utilize a service-based architecture incorporating API's and Events for decoupling Digital and Backend application services. Architecture/ Design Decisions & Technology Evaluations Industry Trends, Research, POC, Tools Test Plan Reviews Production Support Transition Reviews Contribute to our architecture community by attending and participating in Architecture & Design Roundtables, Architecture Review Boards, and Solution Architecture Guild meetings.

1 day ago
User Experience Researcher

Anthropic PBC

$260000 - $305000 YEAR

San Francisco, CA

For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work.

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User Interaction / User Experience Designer (Mid)

Kforce Inc.

$49.3 - $66.7 hourly

Huntsville, AL

Develops proof-of-concepts and prototypes of easy-to-navigate user interfaces (UIs) that consists of web pages with graphics, icons, and color schemes that are visually appealing. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.

30+ days ago
User Experience Designer

ZS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

30+ days ago

UX Design Jobs Overview

People in UX design jobs are key players in shaping the user experience of websites and web applications. Their job is to make navigation of such platforms intuitive and easy, in other words, seamless. In a UX designer position, your responsibilities extend to:

  • crafting wireframes
  • user research and persona development
  • interaction design
  • usability testing
  • accessibility integration
  • analytics review

You’ll work closely with a dynamic team to transform concepts into interactive, user-friendly interfaces. So, expect to dedicate a lot of time to collaborative efforts.

The standard nine-to-five is customary for UX design jobs, though flexibility is common. UX designer workplaces can vary and look like vibrant startup hubs, corporate offices, or quiet coffee shops and work-from-home offices for remote employees or freelancers.

The future looks bright for your career in UX design jobs, as your skills are in high demand. The need for these professionals is expected to keep growing at a robust 16% over the next few years, much faster than the average of the other occupations.

Salaries for UX Design Jobs

The salary for a UX designer ranges from $70,150 to $115,617 per year on average. Yet, factors like the industry you work for, your experience and location also affect your wage. For example, here are the annual earnings for UX design jobs in the top-paying industries for this field:

  • navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing - $289,540
  • motor vehicle manufacturing - $143,890
  • computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing - $126,790
  • agencies, brokerages, and other insurance-related activities - $118,880
  • credit intermediation and related activities - $118,150

If we strictly consider location, you’ll earn the most in the following states:

  • California - $145,560 per year
  • New York - $117,850 per year
  • Washington - $115,640 per year
  • Massachusetts - $107,060 per year
  • Colorado - $105,430 per year

Have a look at Monster’s Salary Calculator to find out how much you could make in your area. We’ll also show you salaries for similar professions, and roles to work towards in your field.

How to Find the Best UX Design Jobs

Job hunting is much easier if you know what you’re looking for to begin with. In this section, you’ll learn how to understand what you need from a job and how to spot good companies.

What Does Your Ideal Job Look Like?

To pinpoint your ideal UX designer job, start by asking yourself targeted questions. For example:

  • What are your core strengths and the areas in which you excel in UX design? Maybe it’s research and persona development, or an eye for an intuitive interface. Then, identify what areas you may want to further develop.
  • What’s your ideal work environment? Do you see yourself more in a corporate setting or in a dynamic start-up?
  • What kind of projects truly ignite your passion for UX design? This will help you build a roadmap towards the right fit.

Review Listings for UX Designer Jobs

Scrutinize job listings. First, ensure that the responsibilities align with your skill set and career goals. Evaluate the level of experience required.

Some positions might be tailored to senior designers, while others are more suitable for entry-level professionals. Then, watch out for red flags, such as overly vague or unrealistic job duties. Instead, select job listings that clearly state their expectations and paint a picture of the day-to-day.

Screen Companies

Research potential employers thoroughly. Read about their missions and values and what previous employees think. What does the work environment sound like? Look for implications of creativity and collaboration. Finally, seek out companies that have clear projects and initiatives to help employees in their career development.

How to Apply to UX Design Jobs

Unsure how to showcase your skills and experience in your resume and cover letter? Here are our tips to catch recruiters’ attention.

Update Your Resume and Portfolio for UX Designer Jobs

Whether you’re looking to prepare an entry-level, a midlevel or an experienced UX designer resume, highlight specific projects in your portfolio that demonstrate your strengths in UX design, such as:

  • user research
  • wireframing
  • prototyping
  • usability
  • intuitive interfaces

Throughout your entire resume and portfolio, include the same industry terms that you find in the job opening. Some of these keywords might include:

  • user persona
  • interaction design
  • information architecture
  • A/B testing
  • mobile first design
  • design thinking
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Hotjar

It’s also important to quantify your impact in your past roles through KPIs such as:

  • user engagement
  • conversion rates
  • retention rates
  • task competition rate

If you prefer, simply outsource this task to Monster’s Resume Writing Services. We’ll create a resume that highlights your experience, while targeting your dream job.

Cover Letter Tips

As a UX designer, a cover letter is your opportunity to express your passion for creating exceptional user experiences. This letter doesn’t need to be long, but it must be engaging and tailor-made for the specific job and company. Check out this easy-to-follow structure to organize your cover letter:

  • Opening. Clarify which role you’re applying for and give a brief overview of your professional profile.
  • Experience and skills. Pick the projects and experiences that best show that you have the skills needed to perform the job you’re applying for. Be precise and clarify which relevant software you’ve mastered.
  • Value alignment. Address how the company’s mission and values resonate with your design philosophy.
  • Convey your enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to the company’s UX team and express your interest in meeting for an interview.

Once ready, upload your resume and cover letter to your free Monster account. Applying to any role takes only one click. We’ll also keep you posted with the latest jobs matching your profile.

How to Follow Up with an Employer

Showcase your interest and enthusiasm in the UX design jobs you applied for. Follow up with recruiters if you don’t get a reply after a week of submitting your resume. A concise and polite email is perfect at this phase of the recruitment process.

Your email must be addressed to the hiring manager of the UX team you’re applying to. So, look up their contact details in the job listing, on the company website or by calling and asking. If you can’t find that information, use a simple "Dear Hiring Manager".

In the body of your email, mention:

  • the specific UX designer role you applied for
  • a short overview of your experience and skills
  • a request for an update and eagerness to discuss your application further

Attach your resume and portfolio for easy reference as well.

Interviewing Tips for UX Design Jobs

To ace your UX design interview, practicing before the big day is fundamental. First, learn what interview formats you could face. As a UX designer, you might have to go through one-on-one, as well as panel interviews. Then, review how to address the most common interview questions that almost every recruiter uses.

Next, research the company’s products and user base, and start to think about how to align your answers with their design school of thought. In a nutshell, the hiring manager will want to understand your design process, how you handle design struggles and how easy it is to work with you.

Some questions they might ask include:

  • Can you walk me through your design process from research to final implementation?
  • Can you give me an example of a challenging design problem you’ve encountered and how you solved it?
  • Can you share an example of a project where you collaborated effectively with developers and other team members?
  • How do you stay updated with current UX design trends and best practices?

Finally, have your portfolio ready to showcase your best work providing tangible evidence of your UX design expertise.

What to Do When You Get an Offer

Once you get the job offer for that UX designer role you really wanted, you might be tempted to accept on the spot. Not so fast! Take the time to review the offer first, and if it doesn’t meet your expectations, don’t be afraid to negotiate or even decline the offer.

Here’s how to go about this process:

  • As soon as you receive the offer, reply with gratitude.
  • Request a reasonable time to review the offer – usually up to a week.
  • Pay close attention to every part of the compensation package. This includes salary, bonuses, benefits like health insurance or retirement plans, and other perks.
  • Finally, consider if you really align with the company culture and what kind of growth opportunities you could benefit from in such an environment.

UX Design Job Career Paths

UX design jobs are relatively young careers. This means that, as more technologies emerge, so may new opportunities. That’s why it’s important to stay open to upskilling. Some common career progressions include to:

  • Senior UX designer. Lead the design process, mentor junior designers, and take ownership of complex projects. You’ll need advanced proficiency in user research methodologies, interaction design and a deep understanding of UX principles.
  • UX manager or lead. Oversee a team of designers, set strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless user experience. Team management, project planning and strategic thinking are core skills to this position.
  • Chief Experience officer (CXO). In this executive-level role, you’d oversee the entire user experience strategy across an organization to align with business objectives. To succeed you’ll have to possess extensive UX leadership, strategic thinking and business operation understanding.
  • UX consultant. Once you gained a deep knowledge of the UX field, you could choose to become an independent UX consultant or even open your own agency. You’d work directly with clients to provide expert advice and services related to user experience design. This path requires a strong business acumen, networking skills and a proven track record of successful UX projects.

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