UX Designer
TechnologyYou'll design interfaces that people actually want to use, run user research sessions, and spend an uncomfortable amount of time debating button colors. You're the bridge between what users need and what engineers say is 'technically possible.'
Salary Range
Low
$60k
Median
$98k
High
$155k
10-Year Growth
8%
US Workers
114K
Education
Bachelor's in Design/HCI (or strong portfolio)
Environment
remote
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸Figma & Adobe Creative Suite
- ▸Wireframing & prototyping
- ▸User research & usability testing
- ▸A/B testing tools
- ▸Design systems & component libraries
- ▸HTML/CSS fundamentals
- ▸Accessibility standards (WCAG)
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Empathy
- ▸Communication
- ▸Collaboration
- ▸Critical thinking
- ▸Creativity
- ▸Presentation skills
- ▸Active listening
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
Figma & Adobe Creative Suite
Wireframing & prototyping
Would You Survive as a UX Designer?
5 real scenarios. Honest answers only. We'll tell you if you'd make it — or if you should run.
What you'll actually do
- 01Create wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma
- 02Conduct user interviews and usability tests
- 03Collaborate with product managers on feature requirements
- 04Design responsive layouts for web and mobile
- 05Present design decisions to stakeholders
- 06Argue passionately about 2 pixels of padding
- 07Create a design system nobody follows
Career Path
Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.
UI/UX Intern / Junior Designer
$45k–$70k
UX Designer
YOU ARE HERE$75k–$110k
Senior UX Designer / Lead
$110k–$155k
Director of Design / VP Product Design
$150k–$250k+
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