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ADT Security Services

UX Design Lead

Boca Raton, FL

$104K - $136K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking UX Design Lead to help build and shape a newly established UX/UI Center of Excellence (COE) focused on delivering best-in-class customer and agent ...

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UX Design Lead

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$104K - $136K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking UX Design Lead to help build and shape a newly established UX/UI Center of Excellence (COE) focused on delivering best-in-class customer and agent ...

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UX Design Specialist

Manhattan, NY

$128K/yr

The perfect candidate should be passionate about UX and digital design, and you should focus on solving problems and coming up with solutions to achieve customer satisfaction. Qualified candidates ...

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How much do ux design trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for ux design trainee 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 Ux Design Trainee vs Ux Designer?

AspectUx Design TraineeUx Designer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant education or certificationFormal degree or certification in UX/UI design or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship or entry-level setting, often in a team environmentFull-time professional role, responsible for designing user experiences
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with research, wireframing, and learning design toolsCreating wireframes, prototypes, conducting user research, and iterating designs

In summary, a Ux Design Trainee is an entry-level position focused on learning and assisting in UX tasks, while a Ux Designer is a full-fledged professional responsible for designing and implementing user experiences independently.

What are UX Design Trainees?

UX Design Trainees are individuals who are learning the fundamentals of user experience (UX) design, often through internships, apprenticeships, or entry-level positions. They assist with tasks such as user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing under the guidance of experienced designers. The goal is to gain hands-on experience and develop the skills necessary to become a professional UX Designer. Trainees typically work closely with teams to understand user needs and help create intuitive and effective digital products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a UX Design Trainee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a UX Design Trainee, you need a foundation in user-centered design principles, visual design, and basic prototyping, often supported by relevant coursework or a design portfolio. Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and usability testing platforms is typically expected. Strong communication, collaboration, and a willingness to learn help you work effectively with teams and incorporate feedback. These skills and qualities are essential for creating intuitive user experiences and building a solid career foundation in UX design.

What types of projects and responsibilities can a UX Design Trainee expect during their training period?

As a UX Design Trainee, you’ll typically work on a variety of projects ranging from user research and persona creation to wireframing and prototyping interfaces under the supervision of senior designers. Trainees often assist with usability testing, gather and analyze user feedback, and help iterate on design solutions. You’ll likely collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other designers, gaining practical experience in the end-to-end UX process. This hands-on exposure is designed to help you build a strong foundation in both the technical and collaborative aspects of UX design.
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Infographic showing various Ux Design Trainee job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% 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 • On-site, Remote

$117K/yr

Other

Posted 20 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.

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