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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Lead UX Designer GenAI Experiences

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

Experience designing for cross channel experiences Comfortable working with a variety of business partners and delivering outcomes Familiarity with design and prototyping tools, such as Sketch and/or Figma...

UI/UX Product Designer

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Adobe Creative, Wireframing and concept prototyping, etc.)...

Sr. Product Designer - Calcite Brand Design System

  • Redlands, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Redlands, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Success in this role requires a strong understanding of user-centered design, systemic thinking, and interaction design principles....

UX Researcher

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Skills 5+ years of experience in UX Design Research Proficiency in Figma Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods Strong skills in user interviews and qualitative analysis...

Remote Work

Staff Product Designer (Remote in San Francisco)

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

design work Mastery of industry-standard design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suitewhatever best supports your workflow Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, or a related fieldor...

Remote Work

Sr. Learning Experience Designer, Product Marketing Education, Amazon Ads

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Amazon Ads is re-imagining advertising. We help brands create experiences that delight customers and deliver meaningful results. With 300+ million worldwide active customer accounts, and...

Shopify Web Designer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi...

Sr. UI/UX Designer - 100% onsite

  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Familiarity with JavaScript or front-end development frameworks. A/B testing and user research methodologies. A passion for the health and fitness industry....

UI UX Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

UI UX Engineer Excellent experience in product design, UX/UI and end to end design execution Expert level in HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Web Design Experience in building and consuming of Restful Web...

Web designer needed

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago

Web designer needed image 1 of 1 compensation: DOE 1,500 Good morning, Are you a web design freelancer or the owner of a small web design company? Do you find it hard to keep a steady stream of...

Lead Product Designer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities** About the team As a part of our TikTok UED Monetization Product team you will be working on improving and aligning the productivity and tooling ecosystem we have to build ads,...

User Experience Designer

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago

User Experience Designer 15309 A leading professional networking company seeks a User Experience Designer....

Staff Visual Designer, Product Experience

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

relevant design experience Proven experience as an Art Director, Visual Designer in a senior role, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design and storytelling In-depth knowledge of Figma...

Senior UX Designer

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Ability to leverage user research and workflows as a basis for design directions....

Navigation/Infotainment Product Designer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

High proficiency with creative tools; Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period) No drug or alcohol related driving...

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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
47.1%
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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