Marketing & Creative
A UX designer studies how people use a product and designs the flows, structure and interactions that make it easy and useful. The role relies on research, testing and iteration to reduce friction and improve completion of key tasks.
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contract, contract-to-hire, full-time and executive search
The role
Teams typically hire one when users struggle with a product, when conversion or adoption is low, or when a new product or major redesign needs research and testing.
Typical responsibilities
Core skills
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Typical background
Typically 3 to 6 years in UX or product design with a portfolio, and a degree in design, psychology or HCI.
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A UX designer studies how people use a product and designs the flows, structure and interactions that make it easy and useful. The role relies on research, testing and iteration to reduce friction and improve completion of key tasks. Typical responsibilities include: conduct user interviews, surveys and usability tests; map user journeys, flows and information architecture; create wireframes and interactive prototypes for new features.
Look for user research, wireframing, usability testing, information architecture, interaction design and journey mapping. Experience with Figma, Miro, Maze, UserTesting and Optimal Workshop is common in this role.
Yes. A UX designer is one of the roles employers most often hire on contract, for projects, busy periods, leave cover and vacancies. Contract-to-hire is also an option if you want to work together before making a permanent offer.
A UX designer creates flows, wireframes and prototypes, and typically does some research. A UX researcher specializes in studying users and testing ideas. Smaller teams usually hire a designer who researches. Hire a dedicated researcher when product decisions need deeper, ongoing evidence.
Ask candidates to walk through one project from problem to outcome. Look for how they chose research methods, used findings to shape decisions and measured results afterward. A strong portfolio shows reasoning and iteration, not only final screens. Ask how they work with engineers when constraints change.
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