UX Designer job description

This page details key information about the User Experience (UX) Designer job title. Keep reading to learn the main responsibilities, salaries and how to approach design recruitment.

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What does a UX Designer do?

User Experience Designers are responsible for managing the entire UX design process. As key members of your design team, they research, design and implement website or application designs to meet user needs.

Key responsibilities

The UX Designer job description can change depending on the business, product or service. Nevertheless, a typical day of a designer includes:

  • Leading all UX projects: Manage projects from inception all the way through to delivery.
  • Make updates to meet customer needs: Use expert knowledge of UX best practice to implement site and mobile app enhancements.
  • User research: Conduct user research (or work with a UX Researcher) to understand how best to create user-friendly design. 
  • Identify solutions to user problems: Leverage knowledge of user pain points to identify solutions. Refine designs to improve user experience of digital platforms.
  • Ensure a cohesive strategy: Work closely with different teams across the business to achieve your goals. Collaborate with product, engineering and marketing to ensure all designs are on brand.
  • Research the latest trends: Stay up to date with the latest trends in user experience (UX) design.


Skills and requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and capabilities:

  • Minimum of 5 years in a web design role, preferably within the desired industry
  • A strong portfolio of UX and UI design projects, showcasing the thought process behind each
  • Excellent understanding of digital design principles
  • Proficiency in design software, including Figma/Figjam, Adobe suite, InVision, Hotjar or other similar tools
  • Strong communications skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders throughout the design process
  • Both creative and analytical thinking, with a proven ability in user research, wireframing and usability testing
  • A continuous learner, with an interest in the latest technologies
Salary expectations

What is a UX Designer paid?

Across the UK, the average salary for a User Experience Designer is:

  • London: £40,000 - £70,000
  • Manchester: £35,000 - £50,000

Pay depends on the location of the role, size of business and seniority you're hiring for. For more information about salaries, download our salary guide below.

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Career path & progression

The Executive role is an entry-level opportunity for many marketers. When ready to take their career to the next level, they might choose to pursue the following opportunities.

Depending on the individual's interests, a Marketing Executive might make a lateral move into a Digital Marketing Executive job. In this role, you will focus solely on digital marketing campaigns without getting involved in offline activities. If you enjoy email marketing, social media and web content, this role is for you.

To progress your marketing career, you can move into a Senior Marketing Executive role. In this role, you will take more ownership of the marketing strategy, leading on campaigns and their execution.

An experienced Marketing Executive will be able to pursue the Manager job title. In this role, you will create strategic marketing plans based on your expert knowledge of the customer. Plus, you will lead the a team of marketing professionals to ensure they stay on track to meet business goals.

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