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Junior UX Designer
TechnologyYou'll push pixels in Figma, run your first usability tests, and learn that everyone has an opinion about design — especially people who aren't designers. Your portfolio got you in the door. Now you have to prove you can design for real users, not just Dribbble likes.
Salary Range
Low
$45k
Median
$58k
High
$70k
10-Year Growth
8%
US Workers
114K
Education
Bachelor's in Design/HCI or bootcamp + strong portfolio
Environment
remote
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸Figma & design tools
- ▸Wireframing & prototyping
- ▸Basic user research methods
- ▸HTML/CSS awareness
- ▸Typography & color theory
- ▸Responsive design principles
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Empathy
- ▸Active listening
- ▸Attention to detail
- ▸Openness to feedback
- ▸Collaboration
- ▸Visual communication
- ▸Curiosity
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
Figma & design tools
Wireframing & prototyping
What you'll actually do
- 01Create wireframes and mockups in Figma based on product requirements
- 02Assist with user research sessions and take detailed notes
- 03Update the design system components nobody maintains
- 04Present designs to stakeholders and try not to take feedback personally
- 05Organize design files so the team can actually find things
- 06Watch real users struggle with your 'intuitive' interface
Career Path
Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.
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