UX job titles are used inconsistently. Two companies can hire a “UX Designer” and mean entirely different roles — one expects user research and testing, the other mostly screen design.
The usual suspects
- UX Researcher — plans and runs studies, synthesises evidence for product decisions.
- UX Designer — turns user needs into flows, wireframes and interactions.
- UI Designer — focuses on visual design, components and design systems.
- Product Designer — owns the end-to-end experience of a product, usually including strategy and collaboration with engineering and product management.
Why it matters for hiring
Write the job ad around responsibilities and outcomes, not only a title. Name the methods you expect, the team structure and the level of ownership. This attracts the right candidates and avoids mismatched expectations.