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MasterCard

User Experience Design Manager

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$109K/yr

Title and Summary User Experience Design Manager Overview Mastercard Digital Labs is looking for brilliant and passionate user experience designers to join its customer-facing global innovation ...

MasterCard

User Experience Design Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$126K/yr

Title and Summary User Experience Design Manager Overview Mastercard Digital Labs is looking for brilliant and passionate user experience designers to join its customer-facing global innovation ...

MasterCard

User Experience Design Manager

Chicago, IL

$120K/yr

Title and Summary User Experience Design Manager Overview Mastercard Digital Labs is looking for brilliant and passionate user experience designers to join its customer-facing global innovation ...

MasterCard

User Experience Design Manager

Arlington, VA

$134K/yr

Title and Summary User Experience Design Manager Overview Mastercard Digital Labs is looking for brilliant and passionate user experience designers to join its customer-facing global innovation ...

MasterCard

User Experience Design Manager

Atlanta, GA

$112K/yr

Title and Summary User Experience Design Manager Overview Mastercard Digital Labs is looking for brilliant and passionate user experience designers to join its customer-facing global innovation ...

Replenish NutrAI

UX Design Architect

Washington, DC

UX Design Architect UX Design Architect -- Health Intelligence Platform (Volunteer) Replenish NutrAI is on a mission to serve the most neglected demographic in healthcare. Over one billion women ...

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How much do entry level ux design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level ux design in the United States is $106,224.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Ux Design vs Junior Ux Designer?

AspectEntry Level Ux DesignJunior Ux Designer
Required CredentialsBasic understanding of UX principles, relevant coursework or certificationsSimilar credentials, often with some internship or project experience
Work EnvironmentEntry-level roles in design teams, internships, or apprenticeshipsJunior roles in established teams, supporting senior designers
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, startups, and design agenciesUsed interchangeably in many companies, often indicating similar experience levels
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking beginner UX roles or internshipsIndividuals comparing entry-level positions with slightly more experience

Both roles are designed for those starting their UX careers, with similar educational backgrounds and work environments. The term "Junior Ux Designer" may imply slightly more experience or responsibilities, but often these titles are used interchangeably for entry-level positions in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level UX Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level UX Designer, you need a basic understanding of user-centered design principles, wireframing, and prototyping, often supported by a degree or coursework in design, HCI, or a related field. Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and usability testing platforms is typically required. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help you work effectively with teams and empathize with users. These skills are crucial for creating intuitive, effective user experiences that meet both business and user needs.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on as an entry-level UX designer?

As an entry-level UX designer, you'll typically assist with a variety of tasks such as conducting user research, creating wireframes, building prototypes, and participating in usability testing. You'll often collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other designers to help translate user needs into intuitive interfaces. While responsibilities may vary by company, entry-level designers commonly focus on supporting senior team members and learning industry best practices while gradually taking on more independent projects. This hands-on experience is crucial for building a solid UX foundation and advancing within the field.

What are entry level UX designers?

Entry level UX designers are professionals who are just starting their careers in user experience (UX) design. They focus on creating intuitive and user-friendly digital products, such as websites and mobile apps, by understanding users’ needs and behaviors. Their responsibilities often include conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with other team members to improve the overall usability of a product. Entry level UX designers typically work under the guidance of more experienced designers and may be recent graduates or individuals transitioning from related fields.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Ux Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,224 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Entry Level UX Design Apprenticeship

UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA • Remote

$119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description

About the Program:

Every year, we sponsor 2 remote UX apprentices from anywhere in the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them attract hiring managers in that topic space or industry.

Apprentices take our program for free and receive 1:1 mentorship throughout the 7-month program. Alumni UX apprentices go on to make between $85,000 -$130,000 in UX design, product design, UX research, or service design roles after they complete the program.

We are committed to helping women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks break into tech and land 6-figure UX jobs. We help you land 6-figure UX jobs or coach you till you get it.

Apprenticeship Requirements:

This apprenticeship program is open to new grads and UX career changers alike! Here are some apprenticeship requirements to keep in mind before applying:
Interested in creative career paths in UX research, UX design, product design or service design
Willing to commit 5-10 hours of work per week to complete program deliverables
Willing to attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures to learn the end-to-end design process OR willing to complete online video course modules
Open to feedback from UX mentors and demonstrates a willingness to revise design work

Apprenticeship Program Learnings:

Build digital products and services 0-1
Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice
Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management
Identify target market for product and position product for launch success
Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales
Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights
Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution
Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables
Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea
Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution
Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution’s differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options
Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.

How to Apply:

Please fill out our application form to apply for UX Woman sponsoring your participation in the program. The application takes 5 minutes to complete and will ask you to send in your LinkedIn profile and resume, as well as ask you about why you are interested in this program. You do NOT need to have a UX resume or portfolio to apply- we consider folks who are at the very beginning of their career change, who are still exploring multiple career options.

You will receive UX tips and challenges via email to help you with your transition into UX and will be contacted by us if you are being considered for the apprentice program. Once contacted, you will go through a brief interview process before joining the cohort. Due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot contact all applicants about their application status. If you don’t hear from us about an interview within 2 months of applying, please consider your application closed. We consider applicants on a rolling basis.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.