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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$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of advanced optical communication systems by leading the layout design of complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silic...

San Jose, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in high-speed analog layout design, driving complex IP block development for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and m...

Ottawa, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining product design in healthcare. Lead and mentor a talented design team, shaping innovative solutions across hardware, software, and business processes while ensuring qualit...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative packaging design strategies that resonate globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling visuals while ensuring brand consistency and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform client support by owning and enhancing digital tools. Drive innovation through hands-on development in Salesforce and AI platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences and measurable outcomes...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at digital modernization initiatives by leading human-centered product design. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, automate processes, and create AI-enabled experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at Ramp by leading design systems to enhance usability and foster creativity across teams. Shape high-quality, scalable design standards and innovate how software is built with AI...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Innovate technical architecture for retail planning solutions, leading design and implementation. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, secure integrations and optimize customer deployments while...

Campbell, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in web growth design, optimizing top-of-funnel experiences to enhance customer engagement and conversion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, high-quality web...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop high-performing, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards while mentoring junior devel...

Tennessee, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $279K *

Drive your career with impactful design leadership, managing a team to simplify payroll for small businesses. Shape user experiences by partnering across teams and defining a long-term UX vision, ensu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining visual storytelling in marketing. Lead creative direction and elevate brand identity across campaigns while mentoring designers to produce impactful, high-quality outputs...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about creativity and innovation, developing compelling design concepts across digital and print mediums. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand identity...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $310K *

Lead our UX practice to enhance user engagement and drive product design innovation. As a player-coach, you'll shape design standards and AI strategies while fostering a thriving team culture that cha...

Santa Monica, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape the visual identity of our brand by evolving design systems, creating impactful marketing materials, and collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive brand representation in all digital and phy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage with clients to foster relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Oversee project execution, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfacti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $304K *

Lead the charge in shaping a dynamic consumer brand experience that resonates across all touchpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a cohesive identity that engages millions of din...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $150K *

Unlock potential by designing high-converting web experiences that drive user action. Own the entire process from insight to live page, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in a fast...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Design engaging multimedia content that embodies brand consistency across various formats, from print to digital. Collaborate with teams to create compelling visuals, animations, and videos that reson...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $130K *

Innovate software solutions by transforming business needs into technical excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance software quality, reliability, and maintainability while mentoring peers and d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career as a Platform Engineer, driving innovation in system architecture and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform efficiency and guide junior en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.