UX Designer job description

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