Salary Range
$68,000 – $140,000
Job Outlook
16% growth through 2032
Education
Bachelor's in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field
Work Settings
Remote, Hybrid
About This Career
UX Designers create intuitive, user-centered digital experiences through research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. They advocate for user needs throughout the product development process.
Top Skills
User researchWireframingPrototyping (Figma)Usability testingInformation architectureDesign systemsAccessibility
Typical Responsibilities
- Conduct user research and interviews
- Create wireframes and prototypes
- Run usability tests
- Design and maintain design systems
- Collaborate with product and engineering
- Present design rationale to stakeholders
Common Certifications
✓ Google UX Certificate✓ Nielsen Norman UX✓ Interaction Design Foundation
Career Progression
1
Junior UX Designer
0-2 years experience
2
UX Designer
2-5 years experience
3
Senior UX Designer
5-8 years experience
4
Lead / Staff Designer
8-12 years experience
5
Head of Design / VP
12+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
user researchwireframingprototypingFigmausability testingdesign systemsaccessibility
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Hiring Industries
Big TechAgenciesStartupsE-commerceHealthcare IT
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