User Experience Designer Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Experience Design Researcher

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Conduct product and market research through methods such as surveys, focus groups, IDIs, usability testing, concept testing, and other user research methodologies in order to...

Principal UX Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

design Excellence at GA....

Rapid UX Researcher - 32568

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

What you'll bring: 4+ years of experience doing qualitative and/or quantitative user research....

Brand Experience Designer - 32589

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified...

Senior UX Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

User Research: Conduct and apply user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations. Translate insights into actionable design improvements....

Part-Time Web Designer

  • DC
  • 6 days ago
  • DC
  • 6 days ago

Help Wanted: Part-Time Web Designer * NO AGENCY or COMPANIES PLEASE * Are you a creative and experienced web designer with a passion for building visually stunning and high-performing websites?...

Rapid UX Researcher

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

What you'll bring: 4+ years of experience doing qualitative and/or quantitative user research....

Remote Work

Principal Product Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

research to deeply understand user needs, mental models, and workflows, informing product decisions.Collaborate with Engineering: Pair with product managers and engineering and data science teams to...

Senior Event Experience Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Senior Event Experience Designer Req #613 Headquarters, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM About Us: If you are...

Senior Product Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

. + Advocate user-centered design perspectives for your areas of focus that are informed by business needs and technical feasibility. + Provide consistency in approach, and integrity in usability and...

Product Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

. + Conduct user research and usability testing to inform and refine designs. + Support both short- and long-term design strategies across the product lifecycle. + Provide design reviews and mentor...

Human Factors Engineer (HFE) / Usability Engineer (UE)

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives...

Secret Senior UX Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Must be proficient in the use of modern design software, like Figma. Have experience drafting usability testing plans and conducting usability testing sessions....

Digital User Experience Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

UI/UX Design and usability knowledge. Experience with current and emerging intranet and extranet portal technologies....

UX/UI Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities: Conduct user research and usability testing, leveraging insights to enhance product design....

Remote Work

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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 District of Columbia

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
35.8%
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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