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You might hire a UX designer to:

  • Develop user flows based on target personas
  • Brainstorm user interface concepts

  • Create UX wireframes and prototypes
  • Maintain and adhere to the organization’s brand style guide
Required skills and qualifications Preferred skills and qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Deep familiarity with agile software development
Keen artistic sensibilities
Comprehensive fluency with component libraries
Willingness to iterate work output based on feedback
Significant experience with UX writing or design
Highly collaborative attitude
Keen understanding of design software such as Storybook, Sketch, and InDesign
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Comfortable in at least one programming language such as HTML, CSS, or JavaScript