User Experience Designer Jobs in Washington

User Experience Designer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, e-commerce, cloud services, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from junior designer to principal and staff UX. Seattle anchors the market, with Bellevue and Redmond close behind, and major employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing consistently hiring for product design, research, and interaction design roles. The most in-demand specialties right now are UX research, design systems, and conversational or AI-assisted interface design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerAmazon
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring3
Work type85% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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DeepMind
Senior Model UX Designer, GeminiApp, DeepMind
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Senior Model UX Designer, GeminiApp, DeepMind
DeepMind
Seattle, Washington
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$160k - $231k/yr
Bachelor's degree in linguistics

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Amazon Web Services
UX Designer, AWS Applied AI Solutions
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Amazon Web Services
Added 2d ago
UX Designer, AWS Applied AI Solutions
Amazon Web Services
Seattle, Washington
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
$81k - $142k/yr

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Google
Senior UX Designer, Google Sheets
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Google
Added 3d ago
Senior UX Designer, Google Sheets
Google
Seattle, Washington
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$159k - $230k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Senior UX Designer, Enterprise Engineering
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Amazon.com
Added 1w ago
Senior UX Designer, Enterprise Engineering
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$138k - $186k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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User Experience Designer Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bellevue
5 jobs
Bremerton
1 job

User Experience Designer Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon34
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services4
  • Google
    Google1
  • Twitch
    Twitch1
  • Vivint
    Vivint1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in user experience designer jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a closely related field
  • Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process from discovery through final deliverables
  • Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or similar prototyping and wireframing tools
  • Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and synthesizing findings
  • Ability to collaborate with product managers and engineers in agile development cycles
  • Strong communication skills for presenting design rationale to cross-functional stakeholders

User Experience Designer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a user experience designer in Washington?

User experience designer is not a licensed or state-regulated profession in Washington, so no state credential is required to work in the field. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, visual communication, or a related discipline, combined with a portfolio of case studies. Washington's tech-heavy hiring market also values demonstrated research skills and familiarity with design systems, which candidates can build through coursework, bootcamps, or junior roles at Washington's many product companies.

How much do user experience designers make in Washington?

User experience designers in Washington earn a median of about $121,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,690 for the lowest 10% to over $215,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire user experience designers in Washington?

Employers hiring user experience designers in Washington right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of major technology headquarters and enterprise software companies means consistent demand across a wide range of product teams and design organizations.

Which Washington cities have the most user experience designer jobs?

Seattle, Bellevue, and Washington State have the most user experience designer openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share because it is home to major technology and e-commerce headquarters, while Bellevue and Redmond draw significant demand from Microsoft's campus and the dense cluster of enterprise software companies that have located on the Eastside.

Are there remote user experience designer jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 15% of user experience designer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the work adapts to distributed collaboration tools and async design reviews. Research-heavy and design systems roles tend to be the most consistently remote, while roles requiring frequent in-person stakeholder workshops or lab-based usability testing are more likely to require on-site time.

How can I get hired as a user experience designer in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio through academic projects, bootcamp work, or volunteer redesigns, then targeting associate or junior UX designer roles at Washington's mid-size product companies or agency studios. Microsoft and Amazon both run structured new-graduate hiring programs that accept candidates without professional experience if the portfolio is strong. Lateral moves from adjacent roles such as visual designer, content strategist, or product analyst are common, and completing a recognized UX research or design certification can help a candidate stand out in Washington's competitive applicant pool.

Where can I find and apply to user experience designer jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to user experience designer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.

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