by Navigating Global UX Careers: Expert Insights and Opportunities from Google’s Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila
User Experience (UX) careers are rich with opportunities, but the path to success often comes with its own set of challenges. In this article, we share insights from Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila, a veteran UX expert and coach at Google, who offers valuable advice for UX professionals navigating today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re actively looking for a new role or exploring ways to grow, this article also features a curated list of current UX job openings around the world, helping you take the next step in your UX journey.
With over two decades of experience in UX, Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila is deeply passionate about research and crafting exceptional products. Beyond his work at Google, he’s also a dedicated coach to UX professionals at various levels, helping them navigate and thrive in their careers. Drawing on his wealth of experience, Javier finds fulfilment in supporting others along their UX journeys—especially now, as many professionals face unique challenges in the current job landscape. His mission is not only to share knowledge but to provide guidance and encouragement to those pursuing rewarding careers in UX.
If you’re a UXer currently looking for a job, here’s Javier’s advice to you:
“The current job market may have shaken your confidence, but it’s important to remember that you are exceptional! Your experiences and skills are valuable, and you’re a desirable candidate for any company. Often, rejections are not your fault, so focus on what you can control. Most importantly, remember to take care of yourself. Job hunting can be stressful, but it’s crucial to maintain your well-being throughout the process. Stay resilient, trust in your abilities, and never put yourself down.”
Every Friday, Javier posts a large list of active UX job openings on my LinkedIn profile to support people that are on the job hunt. You can find the latest list here.
UXR
Europe
UXR – IBM – UK https://t.ly/5wfrt
UXR – N-able – PL https://t.ly/DXxZQ
UXR – Ziemer – CH https://t.ly/6Fj_l
UXR – Accenture – UK https://t.ly/6FOi5
UXR – Designit – UK https://t.ly/_GeNI
UXR – MDR – DE https://t.ly/RZtAA
Others
Sr UXR – Allied Solutions – IN https://t.ly/C1Ipa
Sr UXR – Maya – PH https://t.ly/MKO7y
Sr UXR – Rubik – IN https://t.ly/v3Nvt
Staff UXR – Coupang – KR https://t.ly/Z8wEg
UXR – Cosmose – IN/rem https://t.ly/-WQo6
US/CA
UXR – Yoh – US https://t.ly/TN7PA
UXR – Meta – US https://t.ly/VgCtv
UXR – Geico – US https://t.ly/LJ-KS
UXR – Hackajob – US https://t.ly/6d65U
UXR – SmartBear – US https://t.ly/b_X3j
UXR – ResMed – US https://t.ly/wKuVf
More UXR jobs: https://t.ly/SD0z6
UXD
Europe
PD – Koos – NL https://t.ly/EvL9j
UXD – Fifa – CH https://t.ly/30pRB
SD – RM plc – UK https://t.ly/e1qDj
PD – Nestlé – ES https://t.ly/tThJy
PD – Raisin – DE https://t.ly/AlWnh
PD – Infraspeak – PT https://t.ly/Dubtv
Others
PD – Wix – IL https://t.ly/TFsRj
UXD – Koru – IN https://t.ly/-jf5c
PD – Maya – PH https://t.ly/bt_Y1
PD – Akurb – JP https://t.ly/Ok82d
PD – Keka HR – IN https://t.ly/L9jA5
VisD – Maya – PH https://t.ly/SQ9if
US/CA
UXD – OST – US https://t.ly/vSlAW
PD – Spekit – US https://t.ly/4z8X8
Sr PD – Patreon – US https://t.ly/eWcdr
UXD – Apple – US https://t.ly/TWmj0
UXD – Barbri – US https://t.ly/K9Y-Z
UXD – Epic – US https://t.ly/G2GlR
More UXD jobs: https://t.ly/SD0z6
UXM
Europe
UX Director – Yoobic – FR https://t.ly/tzIcs
Head of UX – SNK – DE https://t.ly/XaGNu
UXR Director – Verivox – DE https://t.ly/XJmod
Design Mgr – Deliveroo – UK https://t.ly/6G658
Head of UXD – Zollsoft – DE https://t.ly/FqAVw
UXD Director – Expedia – UK https://t.ly/v8Gpq
Others
Head of UXR – Too Good To Go – DK https://t.ly/Itr6Y
MD Lead – Monday.com – IL https://t.ly/C6U2a
Sr UXR Mgr – Oracle – IN https://t.ly/Z12SH
UX Mgr – ADP – BR https://t.ly/vz81m
UX Mgr – Michael Page – SA https://t.ly/ZYEHr
UXR Mgr – Wikimedia – Global/rem https://t.ly/nghzX
US/CA
UX Mgr – Lasalle – US https://t.ly/Nh_JQ
UXD Director – Adobe – US https://t.ly/j1nJ2
UXD Mgr – Sun Life – CA https://t.ly/MTSE2
PD Director – Meta – US https://t.ly/IYDo8
Sr UXD Mgr – Aquent – US https://t.ly/GmOWd
Sr UXR Mgr – Asurion – US https://t.ly/HcRGT
More UXM jobs: https://t.ly/SD0z6
UXW
CD – ONS – UK https://t.ly/iz5pz
Sr UXW – AmEx – US https://t.ly/3kviP
CD – Doordash – US https://t.ly/P4XO4
Sr CD – Doordash – US https://t.ly/bffxY
Sr CD – Atlassian – IN https://t.ly/sWzHA
More UXW jobs: https://t.ly/SD0z6
UXPgM
DesignOps – Innovaccer – IN https://t.ly/Zz0ye
Sr UXD PgM – Pinterest – US/rem https://t.ly/8vkDV
Sr UXD Ops – Indeed – US/rem https://t.ly/OPM95
UXR Ops – Donors Choose – US/rem https://t.ly/9TuSX
UXR Ops – Playtest Cloud – DE https://t.ly/Z3vfr
UXE
Sr UXE – i-engineers – CH https://t.ly/IkjGl
Sr UXE – Seedify – CZ/rem https://t.ly/S8oH2
Staff UXE – Eventbrite – US/rem https://t.ly/Nb4Vw
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