User Experience Designer Jobs in Virginia

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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UI/UX Designer & Developer

  • The Aerospace Corporation
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 hours ago

The Engineering Applications Department (EAD) is seekinga U I/UX Designer & Developertocreateworld-class user experience for complex space systems....

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UI/ UX Developer

  • Prominds Business Consulting Inc
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago

UX/UI Developer Mc Lean, VA (Onsite) Locals Only (In -person interview required) JOB DESCRIPTION Must Have Qualifications: 7+ years of relevant experience, with strong expertise in React 18,...

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Senior UI/UX Developer

  • eSolutionsFirst, LLC
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Senior UI/UX Developer 6 Months contract – Extension long term McLean, VA – On-site M-F Must Have Qualifications: 7+ years of relevant experience, with strong expertise in React 18,...

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Senior UX Developer

  • PTR Global
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications with a focus on user experience and interface design....

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UX Developer

  • PTR Global
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to create seamless user experiences. Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and improve designs....

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React UI/UX Developer

  • Pyramid Consulting, Inc.
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Understand business requirements and translate them into intuitive user experiences....

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UX Engineer, XR

  • Google
  • Reston, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in front-end development, technical UX design, or prototyping....

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Senior UX Researcher, GP Studio

  • Google
  • Reston, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 12 hours ago

As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you make this possible....

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UI/UX Designer

  • Vantor
  • Mc Lean, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mc Lean, VA
  • 12 hours ago

This role is responsible for end-to-end UX and UI design, from user research and analysis through interaction design, prototyping, and delivery....

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UX/UI Designer

  • DLA Piper
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago

Summary Following creative direction, produces user experience and user interface designs across the firms digital properties....

Hybrid

Lead CX/UX Designer Health Language

  • Wolters Kluwer
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

ideas into concepts, user flows, wireframes, mockups and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences for products in the Health Language portfolio Work with cross-functional teams to define,...

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Product Designer, Senior Associate

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago

Product Designer, Senior Associate Were currently seeking a Product Designer to join our Experience Design team. Were passionate about creating memorable, meaningful product experiences that build...

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UI/UX Designer

  • CACI
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago

Design, visualize and communicate the user experience for our products through concepts, maps, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity visuals and other artifacts Use data, validation, and feedback...

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Senior Visual Designer

  • Google
  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago

As a Visual Designer, you will rely on user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution....

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UX Designer, SysUI, XR

  • Google
  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 2 days ago

Experience with core interaction design, user-centered design, and usability....

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User Experience Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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User Experience Nanodegree Program
Break into UX with this beginner-friendly Nanodegree. Learn the full design processfrom scoping and research to wireframing and testingand graduate with a portfolio that showcases your UX thinking...
Creating a Great User Experience for Mobile Apps
From news and banking to shopping and social media, apps have become an integral part of our lives, but what makes a good one? On this two-week course from the Institute of Coding, youll dive into...
Cert Prep: Salesforce Platform 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 Virginia

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
35.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%



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