Entry Level User Experience Designer 2026

UI/UX Designer at IBM Studios Austin to create human-centered experiences and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with UX researchers to test concepts with users and integrate findings into the design direction through low and high-fidelity mockups, patterns, prototypes and development-ready specifications
• Analyze and creatively solve complex user problems through user interface design, providing a usable, intuitive, efficient experience that has high standards in functionality and aesthetics
• Work with your team to design information architecture, interactions, content, and navigation throughout the product experience, leveraging IBM's well-established design systems to create consistent and delightful client experiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders, including product management, engineering, sales, marketing to craft UX solutions that aligns with business objectives and user needs
• Participate with your team in agile and design thinking methodologies
• Participate in UX reviews, critiques and guilds to help develop more effective and rich designs in our community
• Demonstrate committed and respectful collaboration between members of cross-functional teams and be part of promoting a positive team culture and work environment

Requirements

• A portfolio of work samples demonstrating user-centered design, interaction design, and exceptional user-centered outcomes
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma
• Strategic thinking with ability to align design goals with business goals
• Solid understanding of fundamental design principles
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills in English
• Ability to work from the office in Austin 3 days per week
• Preferred: Awareness of inclusive design practices and accessibility standards
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Architecture, Computer Development, Software Development or a related field
• Preferred: Familiarity with design systems, agile practices, design thinking and human-centered design principles

Key Skills

• User-centered design
• Interaction design
• Figma
• Strategic thinking
• Communication and storytelling skills in English
• Design systems
• Agile practices
• Design thinking
• Human-centered design principles