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UX Designer job description template

UX designers research how people use a product and design screens and flows that make tasks easy to complete. They create wireframes, prototypes, and tested designs that engineers can build. Copy this template, replace the bracketed parts, then run it through the free JD Analyzer.

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UX Designer

About the role

[Company Name] is hiring a UX Designer to make our product easier and more enjoyable to use. You will research user needs, design flows and interfaces, test ideas with real customers, and work closely with product and engineering to ship thoughtful experiences. We want someone who cares about why a design works, not just how it looks.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct user research, including interviews and usability tests
Create user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
Design clear, accessible interfaces that meet WCAG guidelines
Partner with product managers to define problems and success criteria
Work with engineers to ensure designs are feasible and built as intended
Contribute to and maintain our design system
Present design rationale to stakeholders and incorporate feedback
Use analytics and customer feedback to identify usability issues
Document design decisions and research findings for the team

Requirements

A portfolio showing your design process, not just final screens
Experience designing digital products for web or mobile
Proficiency in a design tool such as Figma
Hands-on experience running usability tests or user interviews
Working knowledge of accessibility principles
Ability to explain design decisions clearly to non-designers
Experience collaborating with engineers through implementation

Nice to have

Experience building or maintaining a design system
Basic understanding of HTML and CSS
Experience with B2B or complex workflow products
Familiarity with product analytics tools

Pay

[Pay range] · [Benefits summary]

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Write a more inclusive posting

Ask for a portfolio instead of a design degree, as many strong designers come from other fields or bootcamps
Avoid vague phrases like 'great taste' or 'design unicorn' that signal subjective screening; list specific skills
Make clear any design exercise is paid or limited in time so candidates with caregiving or other job commitments are not excluded

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Frequently asked questions

Should I give UX designer candidates a design challenge?

A short, time-boxed exercise or a portfolio deep-dive can work well. If you assign a take-home longer than a few hours, consider paying for it, and never use candidate work in your product without agreement.

What should a UX designer job description include versus a UI designer description?

A UX role emphasizes research, flows, and usability testing, while a UI role focuses on visual design, layout, and polish. Many small companies combine both, so state clearly which mix you need.

How do I evaluate a UX portfolio if I am not a designer?

Look for a clear problem, evidence of talking to users, alternatives considered, and results. Ask the candidate to explain one decision they made and why; strong designers can explain this in plain language.

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