How to screen UX Designer resumes
UX Designer roles attract dozens of applications, many now templated with AI help. Reading for real user-research depth versus surface-level wireframe skills takes time.
What to look for in a UX Designer resume
- Portfolio or case studies showing user research, synthesis, and validated design outcomes
- Tools (Figma, Sketch, prototyping) tied to actual shipped work
- Evidence of user testing, iteration, and collaboration with product and engineering
- Metrics: usability improvements, conversion lifts, or satisfaction scores
Red flags
- !Portfolio missing or full of spec work with no real user problem
- !Wireframes and flows described with no research or testing behind them
- !Tool list with no design process or outcome
Criteria to set for a UX Designer
Example criteria you can set and weight in SiftFirst, each scored 0 to 10 with a quote from the resume as evidence:
- Portfolio quality and depth
- User research and testing experience
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Measurable design impact
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What matters most in a UX Designer resume?
The portfolio link and case studies showing research-to-outcome, not just visual polish. Screen for evidence they validated designs with real users.
How do I spot AI-written UX resumes?
Look for generic user-centered language with no specific research methods, tools, or metrics. Real UX work names the problem, the method, and the validated result.
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