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UX Designer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated March 4, 2025

A UX Designer, or User Experience Designer, is responsible for monitoring user experience and ensuring that websites, software programs and products are easy to use. Their duties include reviewing user feedback to determine potential defects or areas for clarity, working closely with other IT professionals and company personnel to refine user experience and performing usability tests on software products or website features to ensure functionality.

UX Designer duties and responsibilities

An innovative and hardworking UX Designer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. Including this category in your job description will help attract a capable candidate for your position. The following are important duties and responsibilities that a UX Designer should be able to execute:

  • Identify target user groups and carry out interviews or other types of inquiry to help understand user needs
  • Ensure the creation and implementation of customized experiences for the digital user
  • Produce high-quality solutions through flow diagrams, graphic designs, storyboards and site maps
  • Provide guidance on the implementation of UX research techniques and testing activities to assess user behavior
  • Maintain a competitive edge against competitor products and industry trends
  • Perform tests on user interface elements such as CTAs, layouts, target links, landing pages and banners
  • Understand product specifications and user psychology and predict what might work for both

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Example 1

Mandatory Skills:

7+ years experience in the following:

  • UI Design
  • Responsive / mobile design
  • Visual design
  • User research
  • FIGMA
  • Microsoft 365

    Responsibilities:

  • Sketches
  • Wireframes
  • Visual design comps
  • High fidelity, interactive prototypes
  • Journey maps
  • Personas
  • Usability test artifacts
  • User research scripts, reports and presentations
  • Strong understanding of usability principles, responsive/mobile first design principles, ui patterns, layout, typography, and colorproficient with research methodologies
  • Experience creating interactive prototypes using Axure or similar prototyping tool
  • Experience facilitating usability studies and using data to inform design decisions
  • Experience presenting to other designers and stakeholders
  • A strong portfolio that both demonstrates your craft and your role

    Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience leading design projects
  • Experience providing guidance to development teams to help them execute ux designs
  • Experience facilitating workshops with large groups of stakeholders
  • Familiar with design systems such as material design
  • Experience using a research repository such as dovetail and turning research into actionable findings
  • Experience presenting to company executives
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour Location: In person

    • Example 2

    PEN Software is hiring Senior UI/UX Designer for one of its direct client.

    Client Location : Orlando, Florida

    Candidate Location :Orlando, Florida (The role would involve travel to client meetings in Orlando)

    Employment Type :Long term Contract with the possibility of Contract to Hire

    Contract tenure :12 months contract ( + further extension or conversion to client direct role)

    Key focus areas for the role : Responsive Design for both mobile and web platforms*,
  • Figma and Sketch.

    Job Description

    Position : Sr UX/UI Designer for Mobile and Web platforms

    Skills

  • Experience in wire framing, prototyping, mock-up creation, user flows
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: including Adobe XD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Proficiency in Figma, Sketch
  • Proficiency in responsive design
  • Experience in Agile development process

    Role and Responsibilities

  • Sr. UI/UX Designers play a critical role in shaping the digital experiences that users interact with daily. They bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality, ensuring that products not only look good but also provide meaningful and enjoyable experiences for users. The Sr. UI/UX Designer will be a subject matter expert in creating products that enhance a user s experiences. This role is responsible for working with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered design solutions for all levels of products and digital initiatives using research/data to create wireframes, flows and prototypes.
  • Effectively communicate design concepts, strategy, and the rationale behind design decisions.
  • Work on a wide variety of marketing land page projects.
  • Collaborate with various internal teams to understand business requirements.
  • Build wireframes to conceptualize landing page designs to accurately convey the user journey.
  • Design and generate fully interactive HTML prototypes and click-throughs which were used for client presentations, mock-ups, as well as user-testing studies.
  • Present end-to-end designs to stakeholders across different teams.
  • Keep up to date on industry trends, establish and advocate for UX/UI best practices, guidelines and standards, and emerging technologies; contribute to improvements in process and workflow.

    Job Types: Contract, Full-time

    Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
    Experience level:
  • 10 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Orlando, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work within the United States?
  • Are you willing to work on direct W2(hourly) or 1099 with PEN? Please specify your preference.

    Experience:
  • UI: 5 years (Required)
  • UX: 5 years (Required)
  • Responsive web design: 3 years (Required)
  • Figma: 3 years Location: In person

    • Example 3

    WHO WE ARE:

    In 2020 POP Fit Clothing was the Inc. 500 s 53rd fastest growing company in America, 1st fastest growing company in Nevada, and 2nd fastest growing retail brand in America.

    Woman-owned and operated, our brands POP Fit and Cheek Boss promote body positivity, inclusion, and representation for everyBODY.

    WHO YOU ARE:

    We are looking for a [website] developer and UI/UX designer to help us improve the POP Fit and Cheek Boss e-commerce websites.

    Our e-commerce websites are used by millions of visitors per year. Our frontend stack is built on [website] with TailwindCSS. We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable designing directly in CSS as well as making mockups in tools like Figma. You will also implement your designs directly in [website]

    You will work in collaboration with the rest of the production team to complete all projects within the department in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining quality output standards. You must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to switch between projects based on current priorities and deadlines set by the team lead. If you are flexible, stress tolerant, and motivated with the ability to work independently and/or in a team setting, you are the perfect person for this position.

    Our existing frontend and server-side API developers are remote contractors, but we are trying to bring this position into our office as a full-time in office position. You will have an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing in-office team.

    HOURS & PAY:

  • Pay DOE
  • 9am-5:30pm M-F, PST

    WHAT YOU LL DO

  • Use Figma (or other mockup tools), HTML, and CSS to produce new designs for our e-commerce websites, including both the core ecommerce shopping flows (item pages, cart, checkout process) and marketing pages such as the homepage
  • Use [website] and TailwindCSS to implement your designs in code.
  • Conduct testing, user testing, and A/B testing
  • Use analytics tools such as Hotjar and Google Analytics to identify opportunities to improve our shopping experience
  • Work with our graphics and customer support teams
  • Work with our server-side API teams to ensure efficient shopping and browsing
  • Manage your workload efficiently with the ability to have multiple on-going projects

    YOU RE A GREAT FIT IF:

  • You work quickly and efficiently with a keen sense of urgency
  • Can take feedback well with an ability and willingness to learn
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative environment
  • Have a willingness to help where needed
  • Have an interest in the fashion industry

    Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience with Javascript development, ideally in an e-commerce setting.
  • 2+ experience with [website] and associated development ecosystem
  • Accurate typing ability (35WPM or more)
  • Proficiency in Macintosh Environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English

    POP Fit Clothing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Experience level:
  • 5 years
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Las Vegas, NV 89119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Front-end development: 5 years (Required)
  • CSS: 5 years Location: One location

    • Example 4

    UI/UX Designer

    Remote Position
    6+ Months
    Principal Duties:

    UI/UX Developer will develop visual concept for applications workflow, Data Literacy for DnA engagement platform (DnA Service Delivery Portal). Creates concepts for web application by designing graphics and user interface layout regarding images, typograph, color, style, and related aesthetic concepts.

  • Responsible for the design and development of user experiences for a variety of applications

  • Create visual elements such as icons, logos, original images, and illustrations to help deliver a message

  • Design layouts, including selection of colors, images and typefaces

  • Create responsive designs for multiple contexts and devise (e.g. desktop, mobile, tablet)

  • Prototype design solutions for review, testing, and handoff

  • Understand the brand, marketing indicatives, strategic positioning and target audience

  • Evaluating ease of use, utility, efficiency in performing tasks

  • Translate low fidelity wireframes and prototypes to effectively conceptualize and communicate high-level design strategies

  • Proficient in design tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD)

  • Meet with product manager to determine scope

    Qualifications and preferred skills

  • BS/BA degree in Design, Visual Design, or related field preferred

  • 5-8 years of graphical design experience (portfolio and samples required)

  • In-depth knowledge of graphic creation with Adobe Create Suite

  • Ability to wireframe, prototype, and validate work using Adobe Create Suite

  • UX/UI subject matter expert

  • Strong portfolio that demonstrates creative concept development and graphic design

  • Able to work in a team and independently to develop and resolve designs, enhancements, and fixes on tight timelines

  • Advanced understanding of the online user experience

  • Exceptional creative, technical, and analytic skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Deadline-oriented

  • Strong communication skills

    Minimum Qualifications:

    A Developer assists in designing, developing, and supporting applications. These applications include systems developed solely for the web environment as well as development efforts designed to web-enable end-user applications. This individual may also assist in the creation and ongoing management of corporate web sites and intranet communities. The Developer will have a thorough understanding of programming techniques and tools, web development, and system management tools.

    General Tasks and Responsibilities Will Include:
  • Develop and understand all features of each a module and their impact on other modules.
  • Analyze and develop understanding of how data flows through the system and apply that knowledge to the current business model.
  • Identify and define system errors and/or deficiencies.
  • Liaise with other developers (i.e: software, application, web, etc) to determine b est path solutions and manage the priorities through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Plan and coordinate testing and implementation of system patches and upgrades leading a cross functional team of power users.
  • Extract key business performance metrics.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine areas of opportunity for increased efficiencies.
  • Create written user documentation, instructions, and procedures for the purpose of training new employees and improving over-all user proficiency.
  • Evaluate new technologies for potential implementation including development of business justification and project implementation planning, when appropriate.
  • Utilizing in-house or external resources, manage the network and related hardware. Ensure that help-desk tasks are promptly addressed and resolved

    Job Type: Contract

    Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

    Experience level:
  • 5 years
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Experience:
  • UI: 5 years (Preferred)
  • UX: 5 years Location: Remote

    • Example 5

    UX Designer & UX Architect

    Atlanta, GA

    Hybrid // (Onsite)

    Can go a little higher for UX Architect

    Exp.: 8-9+ Yrs.

    Qualifications:
    6 + years of experience required. UX Designer Role
  • Strong User Experience design experience. Apply Design Thinking principles.
  • Exhibits courage and provides strong perspective
  • Demonstrates great work ethic and positive attitude
  • Communicates ideas and designs to end user and product team members
  • Advocates for user-centered design in all products
  • Pays excellent attention to quality and detail
  • Strong experience with Figma and other design tools
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and goals independently
  • Experience in Figma,
  • Experience in user interviews, Design thinking principles

    Responsibilities:
  • Create innovative product designs in collaboration with product owners, partners, and engineering to understand business requests, desired outcomes, and create innovative product visions
  • Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps
  • Design everything from high level flows, to detailed wireframes, to high fidelity mockups, to clickable prototypes to express vision
  • Research and conduct informal testing to validate design directions and inform new thinking for key features
  • Collaborate with product team members to design solutions for complex problems
  • Present designs to stakeholders and product owners
  • Contribute to improving design team tools and processes -Assists in defining alternate solutions for the business problem.

    Comments/Special Instructions
    User Experience-UX Designer Role HR2.0 Front Line Leader & Pass Travel

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $65.00 - $67.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour Location: Remote

    • Example 6

  • Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
  • Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
  • Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
  • Build page navigation buttons and search fields
  • Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
  • Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
  • Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
  • Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
  • Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
  • Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images

    Alternatively you can also apply on [website]

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 4 hour shift

    Experience:
  • UI: 1 year (Preferred)
  • UX: 1 year Location: Remote
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    What does a UX Designer do?

    UX Designers typically work for corporations across industries or as members of specialized technology firms to anticipate user needs and improve user experience. They work closely with Web Developers, UI Designers and other UX Designers to create easy to use and aesthetically pleasing products for customers to engage with. Their job is to use what they know about their employer’s target audiences to develop products that appeal to them and their understanding of technology. They may also be responsible for reviewing competitor websites or product offerings to figure out how to improve consumer engagement with their own company website.

    UX Designer skills and qualifications

    A quality UX Designer will have certain skills and qualifications. Having this section in your job description is the right step towards hiring a qualified UX Designer to your firm. Here are some skills and qualifications to look out for in your candidate:

    • Ability to understand business metrics and translate company goals and objectives into digital experiences
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate ideas to developers
    • Knowledge of industry tools like Adobe, Zeplin, OmniGraffle, Illustrator and Sketch
    • Problem-solving skills to determine solutions to user interface challenges
    • Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
    • Analytical mind with business acumen
    • Ability to work both independently and in a team
    • Attention to detail and mastery of information design

    UX Designer Salary Expectations

    A UX Designer makes an average of $96,253 per year. Salary may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.

    UX Designer Salary Expectations

    2025-10-0118.0056.82200.00HOURLY
    • Common salary: 56.82 HOURLY
    • Typical salaries range from 18.00 - 200.00 HOURLY
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    *Indeed data – 2025-10-01

    UX Designer education and training requirements

    A successful UX Designer should have certain education and training requirements. Including this category in your job description ensures you attract a knowledgeable and equipped UX Designer. Most employers require UX Designers to have a bachelor’s degree in design or computer-related programs such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). UX Designers should have training in using HTML/CSS and JavaScript. They should also have knowledge of design software like UXPin.

    UX Designer experience requirements

    A competent UX Designer should have various experiences to prove their ability to perform at the job. UX Designers should have proven experie nce working as a UX Designer, UI Designer or a similar role. They should also have experience working for both web and mobile platforms. Experience in project management and research can be helpful.

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