UX Designer resume example
A UX designer's resume works alongside a portfolio. This example shows how to summarise research, design and measurable outcomes on the page so a recruiter wants to open your case studies.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
Sofia Lindqvist
UX Designer | User Research, Interaction Design and Design Systems | Fintech and Health
Stockholm, Sweden sofia.lindqvist@example.com
Summary
UX designer with five years designing web and mobile products in fintech and digital health. Combines user research with clear interaction design, works closely with engineers, and measures whether designs improve outcomes. Portfolio: sofialindqvist.example.com
Skills
- User research and interviews
- Usability testing
- Information architecture
- Interaction design
- Figma
- Prototyping
- Design systems
- Accessibility (WCAG)
- Analytics and A/B testing
- Workshop facilitation
Experience
UX Designer
Apr 2022 to Present
Krona Pay, Stockholm, Sweden
- Redesigned the account sign-up flow after 15 usability sessions, increasing completion rate by 19%.
- Built and maintained a shared design system in Figma used by 4 product teams, reducing design and build time for new screens.
- Led an accessibility review against WCAG guidelines and fixed 60 issues across the mobile app.
- Ran monthly research sessions with customers and shared findings with product and engineering in short, visual summaries.
Junior UX/UI Designer
Aug 2020 to Mar 2022
Nordhealth Digital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Designed appointment booking screens for a patient app used by 200,000 people.
- Tested prototypes with older users and simplified navigation, reducing support calls about booking.
- Created UI components and documentation handed off to developers.
Education
BSc Interaction DesignBaltic University of Design, Malmö, Sweden
2020
Certifications
- Nielsen Norman Group UX Certificate
Languages
Swedish (native) · English (fluent) · German (basic)
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this resume work
- 1The portfolio link appears in the summary where it can't be missed.
- 2Each bullet connects research to a design change and an outcome.
- 3Accessibility work is shown with a concrete number of fixes.
- 4A design system shows the designer can work at scale with engineers.
- 5Industries (fintech, health) are named because many employers prefer domain experience.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying only on the portfolio and leaving the resume vague. Many recruiters read the resume first.
- Listing every design tool. Figma plus your research and testing methods is usually enough.
- Describing what screens looked like instead of what problem they solved.
Applying for a ux designer job?
Pair your resume with a short, specific cover letter. See the ux designer cover letter example, or draft your own with the cover letter generator.
Questions people ask
Do UX designers need a portfolio?
Yes. Two or three case studies showing the problem, your research, the design decisions and the outcome are usually more persuasive than many polished screens.
Should a UX resume be designed creatively?
Keep it clean and readable. Applicant tracking systems struggle with complex layouts. Let your portfolio show your visual skills.
What is the difference between UX and UI design?
UX focuses on how a product works for users, including research, flows and structure. UI focuses on visual design and components. Many roles combine both.