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Johnson and Johnson

Manager, UX Design

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$136K/yr

You will lead the UX Design team within the Surgical Robotics organization, shaping OTTAVA™ and MONARCH™, Johnson & Johnson's surgical robotic systems. Upon joining our team, you will assume ...

Jj

Manager, UX Design

Santa Clara, CA

$136K/yr

You will lead the UX Design team within the Surgical Robotics organization, shaping OTTAVA and MONARCH, Johnson & Johnson's surgical robotic systems. Upon joining our team, you will assume leadership ...

Johnson & Johnson

Manager, UX Design

Santa Clara, CA

$136K/yr

You will lead the UX Design team within the Surgical Robotics organization, shaping OTTAVA and MONARCH, Johnson & Johnson's surgical robotic systems. Upon joining our team, you will assume leadership ...

Yum Brands

UX Design Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

$137K - $150K/yr

As the UX Design Manager (US), you will lead and develop a highperforming team of designers responsible for US Pizza Hut digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. In collaboration with UX ...

Macy's

Senior, User Experience Design

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$129K - $216K/yr

Approach design problems from start to finish: conceptualize new products and features, design ... Mentor user experience designers on the domain team. * Design user experiences that support both ...

Macy's

Senior, User Experience Design

Manhattan, NY

$129K - $216K/yr

Approach design problems from start to finish: conceptualize new products and features, design ... Mentor user experience designers on the domain team. * Design user experiences that support both ...

Yum

UX Design Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

$137K - $150K/yr

As the UX Design Manager (US), you will lead and develop a high-performing team of designers responsible for US Pizza Hut digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. In collaboration with UX ...

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How much do new grad ux design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for new grad ux design in the United States is $116,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a New Grad UX Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a New Grad UX Designer, you generally need a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, basic prototyping, and a portfolio demonstrating your design process, often supported by a bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field. Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and basic knowledge of usability testing methods are typical requirements. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help you work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and convey design decisions. These abilities are crucial for creating user-friendly products and adapting quickly in fast-paced, iterative design environments.

What types of projects can a New Grad UX Designer expect to work on in their first year?

As a New Grad UX Designer, you'll typically start by contributing to specific features or sections of ongoing projects under the guidance of senior designers. Your responsibilities may include creating wireframes, conducting user research, participating in usability testing, and collaborating closely with product managers and developers. This hands-on experience helps you build foundational skills while learning industry best practices and workflows. Over time, you'll gain more autonomy and gradually take on larger project scopes as you grow within the team.

What is a New Grad UX Designer?

A New Grad UX Designer is an entry-level professional who has recently graduated, typically with a degree in fields like User Experience (UX) Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline. These designers focus on understanding user needs and creating intuitive, effective digital interfaces. They may work on tasks such as wireframing, prototyping, user research, and usability testing, often under the guidance of more experienced designers. New Grad UX Designers play a key role in helping teams build user-friendly products while gaining practical experience and refining their skills.

What is the difference between New Grad Ux Design vs Entry-Level Ux Designer?

AspectNew Grad Ux DesignEntry-Level Ux Designer
QualificationsRecent graduation, limited professional experienceTypically 0-2 years experience, some portfolio work
Work EnvironmentInternships, apprenticeships, or entry-level rolesFull-time roles in design teams or agencies
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with research, wireframing, learning toolsExecuting design tasks, collaborating with teams

Both roles are entry-level positions for those starting in UX design. A New Grad Ux Design role often focuses on learning and supporting projects, while an Entry-Level Ux Designer typically has some practical experience and takes on more independent tasks. The main difference lies in experience level and scope of responsibilities, but both serve as stepping stones into a professional UX career.

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Customer Service to UX Research Career Changer Apprenticeship (Remote)

UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA • Remote

$119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

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
  • Incorporate AI tools into your UX design process
  • Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics
  • Understand how AI works and advocate for ethical AI design that builds trust without over-reliance with users
  • 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.