User Experience Designer Jobs in San Jose, 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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Senior Staff Product Designer, AI Native Products

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

**What you'll bring** - 8+ years of experience in interaction design, product design, service design, or related field. - Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction Design, or other...

Product Designer

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

We'll expect you to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design and visual design skills, while contributing to high-level strategic decisions with product and executive partners....

Senior UX Designer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

, Photoshop, Illustrator, wireframing tools, etc 3+ years experience conducting user research and usability testing. 3+ years experience in customer journey mapping 3+ years experience in design innovation...

Senior Product Designer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Strong UX-design skillset encompassing designing thinking methods, user research, persona development, concept modelling, flow diagrams, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, etc....

Senior UX Designer - Local to Bay Area, CA

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: 8-10 years of experience in UX design Strong proficiency in Figma Experience with information architecture, user flows, and wireframing Familiarity with Salesforce and SAP platforms is...

UX Researcher - Ads

  • West Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience executing hands-on, primary research, such as In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing....

Visual Designer + Motion

  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Background This specific team is deeply integrated with Product, collaborating closely with dedicated motion and visual designers to craft the user experience. While primarily web-focused, there's...

Interaction Designer III

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

and collaboration tools like Miro, Mural, or Figma Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment, able to keep track of multiple projects, and manage time efficiently Strong ability...

Principal UX Designer - Mobile

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Validate design decisions through user research and usability testing, with a focus on mobile audiences....

UX Researcher II

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact: Champion user-centered design across our product ecosystem Lead end-to-end research initiatives, from concept validation to usability testing Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

User Experience Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Advocate for user-centered design principles and ensure user feedback is integrated into the product development process....

Staff Experience Designer, Monetization Growth

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Translate insights from user research, experimentation, and business goals into scalable design systems and patterns. Balance fast-paced iteration with thoughtful, craft-driven execution....

Senior UX Designer, Design Systems

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in UX design, with a focus on interaction design and visual design for enterprise or complex product solutions. 2+ years of experience in building and maintaining...

Senior UX Product Designer (Multiple Positions)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

researchers, Product Managers, Engineers, Operations, and other UX Designers.Work with user research to validate solutions iteratively and address the feedback.Facilitate and own successful end-to-end...

Senior UX/UI Designer (Design Systems)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Advocates for user-centered design practices, integrating research, user testing and feedback into design system improvements....

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User Experience Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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User Experience Nanodegree Program
The UX Fundamentals & Design Research program teaches the core principles of human-centered design, including scoping a design problem, conducting in-depth interviews, creating quantitative...
Video Clip: What is User Experience?
Learn about User Experience with this clip from the UX/UI Boot Camp. Welcome to the Video Clip: What is User Experience? This course consists of a short, 3 minute video clip taken from UX/UI Boot...
Cert Prep: Salesforce User Experience Designer
Prepare for the Salesforce UX Designer exam with study scenarios, flashcards, and modules. Sharpen your design skills to pass the certification. This module includes the following lessons: Get...

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Salary for User Experience Designer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in San Jose, 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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