User Experience Designer Jobs in San Mateo, 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 Product Designer

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

You should be confident designing complex interfaces for creative professionals, comfortable conducting user research, and thoughtful in balancing product, user, and business needs....

Remote Work

Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

testing, and systems thinking and advocate for their needs across product decisions Create intuitive, clean, and thoughtful UI that balances user needs with product complexity Work scrappily when needed...

Staff Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

You are expected to Design core product experiences across our Command Center and Elements products Work end-to-end from early concept and wireframes to polished final UI Translate abstract, technical...

UX Researcher Posted 07/31/25

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Proficiency in a range of research methods (e.g., usability testing, ethnographic studies, heuristic evaluations, card sorting, A/B testing), and the ability to orbine them effectively....

UX/UI Designer

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist in creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and visual designs for web and mobile apps. Support the team in conducting basic user research and usability testing....

Remote Work

Principal Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Partner with PMs to understand and identify opportunities Conduct plan and execute on user research initiatives and communicate findings to product and engineering teams Design simple but elegant product...

Senior Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Expert with Figma or other modern design tools. Ability to simplify complex workflows into intuitive experiences. Bonus: Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like React or templating engines....

Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

: Experience working in and passion for digital assets and Web3 technologies Participate in the greater design community through speaking, writing, hosting events, and showcasing work Knowledge of front-end...

Senior Digital Designer

  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

6+ years of experience in visual design, with a focus on digital and marketing environments Strong portfolio of web, brand, and campaign work-demonstrating both creativity and craft Proficiency in Figma...

Senior User Experience Researcher

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor's degree in UX Design, HCI, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field....

Senior Product Designer, Payments

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

User Research & Testing: Collaborate with the research team to conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to inform design decisions and validate solutions....

Staff Visual Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Core Tools Design: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite Project Management: Jira Collaboration: Slack, Google Workspace Inspiration & Trends: Dribbble, Behance, Pinterest, Webflow or more The reasonably estimated...

Senior Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You are highly skilled in your craft, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in interaction design, visual design, and user research....

Principal Product Designer, AppExchange

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience/Skills Required 10+ years of experience designing and delivering products from start to finish as part of a cross-functional team Deep understanding of user-centered design methods and best...

Sr. Digital Web Designer - Pottery Barn Teen

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

business and creative deadlines Requirements: 5+ years of digital design experience 1+ year of people management experience Bachelors degree in Visual, Web or Graphic Design Extremely proficient in Figma...

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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 Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in San Mateo, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.0%
Master's Degree
36.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%



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