User Experience Designer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A User Experience (UX) Designer in the technology industry is responsible for enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction with a product. They work closely with product teams and stakeholders to understand the goals and objectives of the product, conducting user and market research, designing wireframes, prototypes, and mockups, and testing designs through user testing. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the product meets the users' needs in the most effective and enjoyable way.

Essential skills required for a UX Designer include proficiency in design software like Adobe XD or Sketch, knowledge of wireframing and prototyping, UX writing, visual communication, interaction design, and information architecture. They also need strong problem-solving skills, empathy for users, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Certifications like Certified User Experience Designer, Interaction Design Foundation Certification, or a UX Design Certification from General Assembly can enhance a candidate's credibility. Prior to becoming a UX Designer, one might have roles such as a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, or User Interface (UI) Designer.

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Lead UX Designer GenAI Experiences

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago

Experience designing for cross channel experiences Comfortable working with a variety of business partners and delivering outcomes Familiarity with design and prototyping tools, such as Sketch and/or Figma...

Lead Ui/Ux Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

We are looking for a personal financial planning pro (Certified Financial Planner preferred) who will lead our client advising efforts.You will be a fiduciary who works with clients providing...

Product Designer (Remote)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Figma-Pro (Auto-Layout, Variables, Components, Design Organisation, Prototypes) Perks and Benefits : Competitive compensation Work remotely anywhere in your respective country Ability to move laterally...

Remote Work

Lead Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Lead Product Designer Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included...

Interaction Designer, Google Play

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Ability to lead and ideate products from scratch and improve features within a user-centered design process....

Senior Product Designer, Member

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Ability to translate user research, user needs and product data to make informed design solutions Track record for delivering end to end solutions from initial concepts to measurable outcomes Experience...

Product Designer - Generative AI Experience

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago

UX design Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Mural; experience working in an Agile design/development environment Strong portfolio showcasing design process, problem-solving skills...

Product Designer Intern, HashiCorp

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Familiar with user research methods (remote user testing, survey research, usability testing, field research) Preferred technical and professional experience Have strong written and verbal communication...

Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

research and usability tests to validate design decisions and gather insights Create high-fidelity prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions Mentor junior designers, fostering...

UI/UX Designer

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Bring to the Team: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3+ years of experience designing elegant, powerful UIs Experience designing sofisticated UIs using collaborative tools such as Figma...

Staff Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Your portfolio will show that you've worked on complex and challenging technical projects across all aspects of the design process (conceptual design, interaction design, information architecture, and...

Remote Work

Product Designer

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 5-6 years of experience minimum A portfolio of work that demonstrates UI, interaction, and visual design skills (must have) 2D experience (must have) Experience designing with Figma...

Senior UX Designer (Hybrid)

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

& Clickable prototypes (Figma) Develop user-centered designs based on business requirements and user needs Develop user flows, sketches, wireframes, mockups, and clickable prototypes (Figma) to communicate...

UX Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Experience working in other large scale design systems like Polaris given strong consideration Experience working with front-end development and/or engineering teams Strong design sensibilities with...

Staff Product Designer, Ventures

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

As a Staff Product Designer at Discord, you'll play a key leadership role in shaping the future of talking and playing on Discord. You'll help define what design quality means within Discord, and...

Remote Work

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Salary for User Experience Designer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.0%
Master's Degree
35.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%



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