User Experience Designer Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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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4104 UI/UX Developer NEW

  • Newington, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newington, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Strong portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design process and front-end development skills. Proficiency in UI design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Balsamiq, Adobe XD, Axure, Sketch, etc.)...

Front-End UI/UX Developer

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Front-End UI/UX Developer BCore View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Polygraph IT - Software Chantilly, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Front-end UI/UX Developer...

Senior Design Researcher

  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

This role combines design and research expertise, with a strong emphasis on user-centered design practices....

Product Designer, Community, Yahoo Finance

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 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....

UX /User Experience Designer -Hybrid

  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of user-centered design projects with clear problem-solving and impact. Proficiency in Figma or XD ....

Hybrid - User Experience Designer with MS Dynamics

  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of user-centered design projects with clear problem-solving and impact. Proficiency in Figma or XD....

User Experience Designer

  • Merrifield, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Merrifield, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of user-centered design projects with clear problem-solving and impact. Proficiency in Figma or XD....

User Experience Designer

  • Ashburn, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of user-centered design projects with clear problem-solving and impact. Proficiency in Figma or XD....

Contractor - User Experience Designer

  • Merrifield, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Merrifield, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of user-centered design projects with clear problem-solving and impact. Proficiency in Figma or XD....

GenAI Principal Product Designer , Yahoo Finance

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 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....

UX Designer

  • West McLean, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West McLean, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Conduct user research via interviews, usage data analysis, and usability testing (in-person/remote). Develop user personas, journeys, and interactive prototypes....

UX Designer

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Conduct usability testing with various stakeholders. Analyze user feedback and iteratively improve the UI/UX to enhance the user experience. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers....

Ui/Ux Designer - Virginia -Urgent

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago

design Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar....

User Experience (UX) Architect

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 11 days ago

You have a proven understanding of product strategy, heuristic analysis, information architecture, user research, user interface and interaction design, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing...

User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX) Developer

  • Lorton, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lorton, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Strong portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design process and front-end development skills. Proficiency in UI design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Balsamiq, Adobe XD, Axure, Sketch, etc.)...

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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 Gainesville, VA

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in Gainesville, VA 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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