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UX Architects shape how people interact with digital products and services. They connect user needs, business goals, and technical requirements to create clear, consistent, and effective experiences. Explore vetted UX Architect opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a UX Architect Do?

UX Architects define the structure and flow of digital experiences. Their work may include organizing information, mapping user journeys, developing navigation models, creating wireframes and prototypes, and setting standards for reusable design systems. They collaborate with UX researchers, product managers, visual and interaction designers, engineers, and business stakeholders throughout product development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in information architecture, interaction design, usability principles, accessibility, and user-centered design. UX Architects may use research insights, analytics, and testing to guide decisions, and they often communicate complex concepts through journey maps, site maps, wireframes, and design documentation. Strong collaboration, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance user needs with technical constraints are valuable across industries.

UX Architect Career Opportunities

UX Architect roles are available across technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, and other sectors building digital products and services. Depending on the organization, the position may focus on a particular product, platform, customer journey, or enterprise-wide design system. Experienced professionals may progress into lead, principal, design strategy, or UX leadership roles.

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Search UX Architect opportunities on Ladders to find vetted professional positions with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, explore employers, and identify openings that fit your experience and career goals.

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$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of Virtual Design by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and drive innovation in project delivery, ensuring cons...

Iowa City, IARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion Virtual Design excellence by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and project delivery, ensuring consistent practices and inn...

Bettendorf, IARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining Virtual Design standards and workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance project delivery, provide training, and implement innovative technologies that drive eff...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex genomic data into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, driving engagement across diverse channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving high-quality growth experiences for users. Collaborate across teams to enhance marketing and activation surfaces, while leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize small...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $256K *

Shape innovative product designs that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful design initiatives and engage with strategic custom...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI factory design delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution from concept to handover while balancing quality, cost, and o...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team to deliver complex digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage resources, and ensure profitable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product design by leading innovative initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping user experiences from concept to delivery. Drive design excellence and foster a culture of feedbac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $250K *

Transform complex financial workflows into intuitive designs, leading end-to-end product design efforts. Collaborate with teams to create user-centric experiences, leveraging data insights and innovat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Invent engaging user experiences by blending UX with design engineering. Collaborate directly with engineering and sales teams to create operational interfaces for logistics, emphasizing speed, iterat...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$188K - $282K *

Drive design excellence in fintech by leading a team to enhance payment, billing, and timekeeping solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape user experiences that empower legal pro...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$159K - $251K *

Elevate your career by leading AI design initiatives across Atlassian's product portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative user experiences and drive the future of AI in s...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

Unlock innovative AI experiences as a Lead Product Designer, collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and drive product excellence in a dynamic environment...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Unlock creativity by crafting immersive motion graphics that enrich digital experiences. Drive brand identity forward through collaborative design and technical expertise while delivering impactful vi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $205K *

Shape the future of AI by designing intuitive tools that empower users to create and manage automated workflows, bridging the gap between technology and user experience in contact centers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Product Design team as a Staff Designer, leading end-to-end design initiatives for search and browse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered experiences while a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge design and engineering, enhancing UI systems and creating reusable components that elevate product quality and speed. Collaborate across teams to build, evolve, and maint...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a collaborative team to lead impactful design projects, mentor talent, and elevate brand experiences while shaping creative strategy across digital and print platforms. Your craftsmanship and vis...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$154K - $208K *

Shape the future of quality operations by leading teams to enhance product excellence and consumer satisfaction across global markets, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives in a dyn...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$157K - $283K *

Take ownership of the design and management of high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring effective execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $120K *

Transform creative visions into stunning designs across digital and print platforms. Collaborate closely with teams to elevate brand aesthetics while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...

Florida, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$84K - $106K *

Drive impactful digital video strategies and optimize campaigns across programmatic and direct publisher environments, focusing on CTV and streaming. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $300K *

Join a team that's bridging artistry and engineering in an elite design role. Shape pioneering AI platforms and refine user experiences through innovative prototypes, advanced motion design, and colla...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a UX Architect do?question toggle

    A UX Architect plans the structure and flow of digital products, helping ensure that information, navigation, and interactions are intuitive and consistent. They work with research, design, product, and engineering teams to translate user and business needs into experience frameworks.

  • What skills are important for UX Architect jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include information architecture, interaction design, user research, prototyping, accessibility, usability testing, and design systems. Clear communication and collaboration are also important because UX Architects work across disciplines.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in a UX Architect?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek a portfolio demonstrating experience designing complex digital experiences, along with relevant work in UX or product design. Familiarity with research methods, design tools, and agile product development may also be preferred.

  • Where do UX Architects work?question toggle

    UX Architects work in organizations that design digital products or services, including technology companies, financial services, healthcare, consulting, and large enterprises. Some roles focus on a single product, while others support platforms or organization-wide design systems.

  • How can I find UX Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional UX Architect openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing’s compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications to find roles that match your experience.