UX Designer job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of an UX Designer job summary
Our startup C2C e-commerce company is looking for an experienced and ambitious UX Designer with experience in the auction website space. We’re focusing our flagship website on C2C transactions for apparel and home goods, but we plan to branch out into other consumer products at a later date. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to build a website’s user experience strategy from the ground up, focusing on customer and seller loyalty as well as brand management. We’re interested in taking over this particular field in C2C marketing, and we’re hoping you’ll be part of that experience.
UX Designer responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Conduct competitive analyses of other websites that operate in the same space
- Prepare customer analyses based on our target demographic and initial transactions
- Participate in creating a content development strategy
- Coordinate with UI design team on issues like navigation, page routing, product page design and more
- Track usability goals and prepare reports for senior management
- Develop mockups for our development and design team
- Conduct usability tests on each independent type of page on the website and create a report showcasing your findings
UX Designer qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Design, Development or Engineering required
- Superior knowledge of all Adobe products, including InDesign and Illustrator
- Excellent PC skills required
- Advanced understanding of the C2C marketplace and the functions of auction and e-commerce websites
- Experience preparing detailed competitive and consumer analyses
- Ability to commit to 50+ hour work weeks