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How much do human centered design analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for human centered design analyst in the United States is $83,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a human centered design analyst?

A Human Centered Design Analyst is a professional who focuses on understanding users’ needs, behaviors, and experiences to create products, services, or systems that are intuitive and effective. They use research methods such as interviews, observations, and usability testing to gather insights about users. These insights are then applied to design or improve solutions that prioritize user satisfaction and accessibility. Human Centered Design Analysts often collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure that the end result aligns with both business goals and user needs.

How does a human centered design analyst typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

A Human Centered Design Analyst frequently works alongside product managers, engineers, designers, and end users to ensure solutions meet real-world needs. Collaboration often involves facilitating workshops, conducting user research, and synthesizing insights to guide design decisions. The analyst acts as a bridge, translating user feedback into actionable requirements while keeping all stakeholders aligned throughout the development process. This collaborative approach helps create user-friendly products and fosters a culture of empathy within the team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a human centered design analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Human Centered Design Analyst, you need a strong background in user research, design thinking, and usability testing, typically supported by a degree in design, psychology, HCI, or a related field. Familiarity with prototyping tools (such as Figma or Sketch), user journey mapping, and data analysis platforms is commonly required. Exceptional communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help analysts collaborate effectively and advocate for user needs. These skills are crucial for developing solutions that are both innovative and truly aligned with user expectations, driving successful product outcomes.

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Human-Centered Design Coordinator

Irvine, CA • On-site

HUMAN OPTIONS INC
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about HUMAN OPTIONS INCexternal

$70K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage design sprints, pilot initiatives, and innovation workstreams across departments.

  • Facilitate workshops, design sprints, and co-creation sessions with staff and survivors.

  • Translate concepts and ideas into defined and clear actionable workplans.

Job description

Summary
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Human-Centered Design Coordinator is a program support role responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and strengtheing organizational learning, innovation and experience across the organization. The HCD Coordinator ensures that Human Centered Design principles are consistently applied, operationalized, and integrated into programs, systems, and services. The HCD Coordinator supports implementation by aligning teams, managing projects, and embedding continuous improvement practices across the agency. The HCD Coordinator plays a critical role in translating ideas into actionable work plans, tracking progress, and ensuring that innovation efforts are coordinated, sustained, and informed by survivor voice and data. This role serves as a central point of coordination across departments, ensuring that innovation cycle led by executive leadership and program teams is aligned, supported, and advanced through structured processes and consistent follow-through. The role supports the organization's transition from a centralized innovation function to an integrated, organization-wide approach to Human-Centered Design.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and manage design sprints, pilot initiatives, and innovation workstreams across departments.
  • Facilitate workshops, design sprints, and co-creation sessions with staff and survivors.
  • Guide teams through structured problem-solving, ideation, and prototyping processes.
  • Translate concepts and ideas into defined and clear actionable workplans.
  • Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and accountability structures.
  • Support staff in applying Human-Centered Design principles within their program areas.
  • Monitor progress of pilots and initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Track action steps and coordinate cross-department communication to ensure shared understanding and progress on innovation efforts.
  • Partner with program leaders and executive leadership to align, support, and operationalize innovation initiatives with Strategic Priorities.
  • Support relationship-building with internal teams and external stakeholders through co-creation processes
  • Ensure multi-audience feedback loops are implemented, sustained, and used to inform iterative program design.
  • Ensure consistent follow-through on design sprints and pilot initiatives by tracking progress, identifying barriers, and coordinating next steps across teams.

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Organizational Development, related field, or commensurate work experience required.
  • One (1) year of experience with Human-Centered Design, design thinking, or innovation-related work preferred.
  • Two (2) years of experience in project management or program support.
  • One (1) year of experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or group processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and working knowledge of computer database program entry and report generation.
  • Complete the 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification training post-hire.

Prospective employees must pass a background screening to the satisfaction of the agency prior to placement. Since background screenings take time to complete, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We strongly encourage survivors of domestic violence to apply. We strongly encourage applicants of diverse race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law to apply. All employment is decided based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs

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