User Experience (UX) Designer in Washington, DC

User Experience (UX) Designer Job Description

UX designers determine the architecture and wireframes that help users navigate a product or website. They zero in on users’ underlying emotional and functional needs and apply that knowledge to create an enjoyable experience that also supports business objectives. UX designers often collaborate with business, customer service, design and technology teams. This role requires creativity, and storytelling and problem-solving skills. UX designers must also possess a solid understanding of design principles and wireframing tools, such as Axure RP, Balsamiq, InVision and Sketch.

Typical user experience (UX) designer duties:

Creating wireframes, storyboards, site maps and screen flows

Managing the full design process, from research, ideation and concept development to prototyping and evaluation

Handling user-acceptance testing on prototypes and finished products and analyzing user feedback and activity

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Wire Framing

UI Design

Sketches

Mobile App

Design controls?

Prototypes

Websites

Research

Salary for User Experience (UX) Designer in Washington, DC

117040 - 179883

25th percentile

117040

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

150623

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

179883

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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