UX designer resume: skills, keywords & examples
Last updated May 31, 2026
UX resumes need three things: a portfolio link, evidence of process (research → design → test), and outcomes. Pretty mockups aren't enough - show what your design changed.
What hiring teams look for
- A portfolio link, front and center.
- End-to-end process - research, wireframes, testing, iteration.
- Outcomes - usability, conversion, task success, adoption.
- Collaboration with PM and engineering.
Key skills and keywords
Common terms: user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, Figma, design systems, interaction design, information architecture, accessibility (WCAG), A/B testing, journey mapping. Match the role's emphasis (product vs research vs visual).
Example bullet points
Strong
Redesigned the checkout flow from research through testing; the shipped design lifted completion 17% and cut support tickets 24%.Strong
Built and documented a Figma design system adopted by 5 squads, cutting design-to-dev handoff time ~30%.Common mistakes
- No portfolio link - it's the first thing a UX hiring manager looks for.
- Listing tools and deliverables with no outcome.
- An over-designed, multi-column resume that breaks ATS - keep the resume itself ATS-safe; let the portfolio show your visual range.
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