User Experience Designer Jobs in California

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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G/FORE Digital Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago

Extensive knowledge of Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, After Effects, Premiere....

Senior Product Designer (Design Systems)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Solid understanding of front-end development principles, including HTML, CSS, and responsive design. Excellent visual and interaction design skills, with a keen eye for detail and consistency....

Senior UX Design Manager, Payments

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 hour ago

UX Design Managers are fierce advocates for the people who use our products as well as the members of their teams....

Senior Staff Product Designer

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 hour ago

A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and a mastery of craft....

Product Designer, Journal

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 2 hours ago

You have strong visual and user interface design skills grounded in user-centered design principles and best practices....

UX / UI Designer IV

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Kforce has a client in Mountain View, CA that is seeking a UX/UI Designer IV who will be in charge of managing complex details about projects that require analyzing design requirements, as well as...

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Senior UX Researcher

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago

testing. + Analyze and synthesize qualitative studies and quantitative data across studies and secondary research to generate strategic and tactical insights with actionable recommendations. + Communicate...

UX/ Product Designer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Strong skills in interaction design, wireframing, and information architecture for platforms and enterprise tools....

Senior Product Designer

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

What We're Looking For 3+ years of full-time product or UI/UX design experience Portfolio showing high-quality, polished, and modern designs and project impact (user feedback, metrics, or business results...

Senior UI/UX Designer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours ago

test results and other user research into product design improvements Company Info Qreer.com Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands...

Sr. Product Designer

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 hours ago

testing, usability testing, and user analytics....

Sr. Product Designer II

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

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking...

Staff Visual Designer, Google Ads

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 10 hours ago

As a Visual Designer, youll rely on user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiencesfrom concept to execution....

Human Factors Design Researcher, Apple Design Team

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 11 hours ago

The Apple Design Group is seeking a Human Factors Design Researcher to support development of hardware, software, algorithms, packaging and retail experiences. This is an active role where...

Product Designer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 12 hours ago

design Ability to see the big picture while not losing attention to detail Ability to articulate and communicate design vision and execution details to a cross functional team Experience designing...

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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 California

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in California 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
3.6%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%



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