User Experience Designer Jobs in Champaign, IL

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.

1-10 of 10 Jobs

Product Designer, AOL

  • Champaign, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist design leads in creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma....

Sr. Product Designer, Yahoo! Fantasy Sports

  • Champaign, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 11 days ago

Experience leading a user-centered design process from end-to-end....

Product Designer, Community, Yahoo Finance - JR0025389_IL

  • Champaign, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 24 days ago

Day-to-day, you will: Oversee & execute across all phases of the design process from conception to implementation to include (but not limited to) wireframing, prototyping, and visual design....

GenAI Principal Product Designer , Yahoo Finance

  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to lead user experience design, including usability principles, user research methodology, testing techniques (A/B, Multi-Variant), design theory, and interaction design....

GenAI Principal Product Designer , Yahoo Finance - JR0025544_IL

  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to lead user experience design, including usability principles, user research methodology, testing techniques (A/B, Multi-Variant), design theory, and interaction design....

Part-Time Student - UX Designer - Champaign, IL

  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

your skillset by interacting with users to solve real problems This position is not available to students on immigration visas What Skills You Need Exposure to a minimum of one design tool: Adobe, Figma...

Senior UI/UX Designer

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Expertise in user research methodologies, user centered design principles and frameworks, and user interface design standards....

UI Designer

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Understanding of user research methodologies, user-centered design principles, and frameworks. Understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools....

Sr. UI Designer

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Understanding of user research methodologies, user-centered design principles, and frameworks. Understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools....

Senior UI/UX Designer II

  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Urbana, IL (1 mile from Champaign, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Expertise in user research methodologies, user centered design principles and frameworks, and user interface design standards....

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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 Champaign, IL

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in Champaign, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
35.7%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
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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