Explore UX Designer Jobs

Find UX Designer roles where you can shape intuitive, useful digital experiences and help organizations solve real customer problems. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including positions across product teams, technology companies, financial services, healthcare, and other industries.

What Does a UX Designer Do?

UX Designers research user needs and translate them into clear, effective experiences. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include conducting interviews and usability tests, mapping user journeys, organizing information, creating wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with product managers, engineers, researchers, and visual designers.

Skills and Qualifications for UX Designer Roles

Employers often look for experience with user-centered design, interaction design, prototyping, usability testing, and design tools such as Figma. Strong candidates can explain design decisions with evidence, communicate clearly across teams, and balance user needs with business goals and technical constraints. Requirements vary by company and seniority.

UX Designer Career Opportunities

UX Designers may specialize in areas such as interaction design, UX research, service design, accessibility, or design systems. With experience, they can advance into senior or lead designer roles, manage design teams, or pursue positions such as UX Director or Head of Design. Browse Ladders to discover high-paying UX Designer opportunities and find a role that fits your experience.

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$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful digital experiences by leading UX strategy and discovery. Collaborate with clients and teams to transform user needs into actionable design recommendations, ensuring high-quality outco...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping intuitive AI experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into accessible solutions that drive busi...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $168K *

Optimize user experiences by conducting research, designing prototypes, and collaborating with engineers. Lead discovery sessions and ensure design standards across products while leveraging AI tools...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform user experiences by leading innovative design solutions that prioritize usability and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate human-centered design principles and...

Sterling, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the user experience by designing intuitive digital hospitality solutions. Collaborate with product teams to create engaging interfaces across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless guest intera...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $219K *

Transform laboratory experiences by designing user-centered software for Cell Analysis and automation. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to create intuitive solutions that enhance workflows an...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $245K *

Shape innovative user experiences by leading design initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving strategic solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functions to elevate design quality an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $102K *

Contribute to the design of user-centric digital products across platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-fidelity prototypes and workflows that enhance user experience and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $168K *

Drive impactful creative solutions in performance marketing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate brand presence across digital platforms. Leverage design expertise and insights to cra...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $210K *

Empower our design team by transforming concepts into stunning, user-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate our product's visual identity and create engaging data visu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate user experiences by leveraging AI tools to enhance design processes, ensuring intuitive and accessible digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic UX initiat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $168K *

Transform user insights into impactful designs by conducting research, creating prototypes, and collaborating with engineers. Drive the design standard across projects while leveraging AI tools to enh...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $95K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive AI workflows and interfaces. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to create accessible, engaging products that simplify complex data interac...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $500K *

Deliver exceptional user experiences by blending research, design, and collaboration. Drive UX/UI initiatives for web and mobile platforms, ensuring usability and accessibility while aligning with bus...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative applications that empower network teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric solutions, transforming complex data into i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $166K *

Inspire innovation by designing user-centric digital experiences for vehicle owners. Collaborate across teams to transform customer insights into intuitive designs, enhancing usability and accessibili...

Dearborn, MIRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $190K *

Join us to lead user experience design on our innovative learning platform. You'll own the design end-to-end, establishing a design system, shaping navigation, and enhancing the student experience thr...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Shape user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for a cutting-edge security platform. Collaborate with engineers to create impactful visual workflows, leveraging modern technologies to enhanc...

Devault, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to elevate player experiences in Brookhaven by designing intuitive UX/UI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless interactions and establish design standards that...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$188K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading UX design initiatives that impact user experiences, driving innovation and advocating for design excellence across cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Join...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform user experiences by leading the design and strategy of a cutting-edge predictive marketing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, data-driven interfaces that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $175K *

Shape the future of user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces that empower women in their health journeys. Collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions that merge user insights with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $245K *

Transform user experience across global retail and e-commerce platforms by leading a multidisciplinary team, driving design excellence, and integrating AI into innovative solutions that enhance custom...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$183K - $289K *

Drive innovative product design by shaping user experiences across complex engineering data. Collaborate closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy, customer insights...

Magna, UTRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Transform product experiences by bridging design and development, ensuring seamless user interactions. Collaborate with teams to enhance design quality and consistency, making a meaningful impact in a...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a UX Designer do?question toggle

    A UX Designer researches user needs and designs digital experiences that are easy and effective to use. Work may include user research, journey mapping, wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value user-centered design experience, interaction design and prototyping skills, familiarity with tools such as Figma, a strong portfolio, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • What is the difference between a UX Designer and a UI Designer?question toggle

    UX design focuses on the overall experience and how people accomplish tasks. UI design focuses more specifically on the visual and interactive elements of an interface. Some roles combine both disciplines.

  • What industries hire UX Designers?question toggle

    UX Designers work across many industries, including software and technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, media, and consulting.

  • Can UX Designers earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including UX Designer opportunities.