User Experience Designer Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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Square is hiring : Senior UX Researcher - Banking in San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Join to apply for the Senior UX Researcher - Banking role at Square Join to apply for the Senior UX Researcher - Banking role at Square Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has...

Product Designer Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

PRODUCT DESIGNER MANAGER IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA! Date Posted: 08/15/2025 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 487113 Industry: Software Job Title: Product Designer Manager...

Lead Product Designer - Matterport - SF Bay Area

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Lead Product Designer - Matterport - SF Bay Area Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and...

Senior UX Researcher

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

What you'll do In this role, you would be part of the Product-Led Growth UX Design Team....

Senior Product Designer, Merchant Platform

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

design, and visual design to achieve elegant solutions You value high quality well crafted visual design, and care about the details Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated...

Senior UX Researcher, Developer User Experience

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in core UX principles and methodologies, including user-centered design, information architecture, and interaction design....

Senior Product Designer, Mobile

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

and other relevant design tools Excellent visual design and motion design skills Experience leveraging user research and analytics data to drive design decisions A proven track record of working collaboratively...

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Product Designer, Enterprise

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

design conventions that are on the frontier The expected salary range for this position is: Annual Salary: $260,000-$305,000 USD Logistics Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree...

Staff Product Designer, Handshake AI

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Staff Product Designer, Handshake AI Your impact Handshake is building the future of human data for AI. We partner directly with top AI labs to power large language model (LLM) training and...

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UX Researcher

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Summary: We are seeking a seasoned UX Researcher to join our team and drive user-centered design through deep insights and data-driven recommendations....

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Senior Visual Designer - Graphic Design, Videography

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 day ago

Our Insurance client seeks a Visual Designer to assist their Marketing Communications team!This is a hybrid opportunity, requiring a minimum of 3 days/week in their Walnut Creek office. This role...

UX Designer (III)

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Guide UX designers in creating design concepts for product ideation and/or user research/testing or conduct research independently to inform design....

Product Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

PM gives you a brief, you do wireframes, then mocks, then pass off work to engineers. Rinse and repeat. You prefer a narrow job scope - interaction design only, design system only, etc....

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Senior Product Designer, Women's Health

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

on our team, if You have: 5+ years experience as a UI/UX designer, for a rapidly scaling or mass market mobile application A portfolio showcasing high quality, thoughtful UI and UX work Mastery of Figma...

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Senior User Experience Designer (Remote - California)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities UX Design - Responsible for driving the strategic monitoring and enhancement of the Bank's digital user experience....

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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 Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in Walnut Creek, 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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