How to hire an online user experience strategist

How to hire an online user experience strategist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step online user experience strategist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an online user experience strategist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new online user experience strategist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The online user experience strategist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an online user experience strategist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an online user experience strategist that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of online user experience strategists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Online User Experience Strategist	Description	Hourly rate
   Online User Experience Strategist		$33-79
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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • User Experience
   • A/B
   • User Research
   • Design Solutions
   • Content Strategy
   • User Feedback
   • User Interface
   • JavaScript
   • Development Process
   • HTML5

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead a cross-discipline innovation team focuse on rapidly prototyping new products.
   • Build and art direct PowerPoint presentations to present to the client.
   • Work with UX/ UI designers and test propose look & feel initiatives.
   • Guide creation of a comprehensive UI design system including specifications and reference code.
   • Deliver UX storyboard, prototypes, and develop an information management system for market elasticity testing.
   • Work on data visualization base applications, augment reality platform, enterprise portals, e-commerce applications, hotel management portals.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your online user experience strategist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An online user experience strategist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, online user experience strategists' average salary in missouri is 39% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level online user experience strategists 58% less than senior-level online user experience strategists.
   • Certifications. An online user experience strategist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an online user experience strategist's salary.

   Average online user experience strategist salary

   $107,330yearly

   $51.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level online user experience strategist salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an online user experience strategist job description

   A good online user experience strategist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an online user experience strategist job description:

   Online user experience strategist job description example

   UX Strategist
   
   Create the next generation of experiences for Vanguard clients
   Our company mission is to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. The Client Experience and Digital department promises to create meaningful world-class experiences that exceed client expectations, positioning Vanguard as the trusted financial partner and industry disruptor.As a UX Strategist, you will champion user experiences that satisfy client needs and drive the business forward. You will shape the strategic vision and provide input on every aspect of UX, from research and concept to information architecture and UI design. You will partner with product and technology leads to establish, execute and convey the vision for the next generation of native experiences at Vanguard.Your impact will reach far beyond our clients and our business to set world-class standards for the industry as a whole.
   
   In this role, you will…
   Work in partnership with cross-departmental teams and senior leaders. You will take into account every aspect of the user experience, business and marketing goals to coordinate and deliver strategic vision and design to the highest possible standards.Design inspirational and engaging experiences while balancing the goals of the client with the needs of the business. Your expertise in user-centered design principles and user behavior will help advance Vanguard's brand perception.Lead all aspects of the project team on day-to-day operations of project deliverables and problem resolution. Coordinate project schedules, assignments and workflows.Maintain a deep understanding of the client journey across platforms and collaborate with other UX Strategists to connect the dots and improve our ability to identify and quickly resolve issues.Use a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continually improve the user experience. Analyze data and client feedback in order to make critical design decisions.Utilize expert understanding of the latest technology and devices (including an understanding of programming languages, network infrastructure as well as web and mobile application development) to produce technically achievable and efficient interactive solutions.Expertly present and “sell” design solutions to senior management, project teams, partners and stakeholders. Ensure the success of the strategy and the ability to champion the best possible user experience.
   
   A design experience that delivers
   The Retail Client Experience and Digital strategic priority aims to provide Vanguard clients with a best-in-class experience that reflects intelligent, purposeful design. We take a client-centric approach by orienting around journeys - a client's end-to-end experience when performing a certain task - while demonstrating human-centered design and rapid experimentation to create digital experiences that exceed expectations
   
   What it takes:
   Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in a creative or technical field. Graduate degree preferred.Minimum five years industry/field experience.Interactive web design experience.Expert in all areas of user experience design (information architecture, interaction design, visual design, prototype engineering, content, user experience).A high degree of creativity, empathy, passion, and problem-solving ability.In-depth knowledge of market research, competitive landscape, and test methods (A/B, multivariate testing). Experience using data (both quantitative and qualitative) analysis techniques to inform design.
   
   Specializations that'll make an impact
   Proven experience solving complex communication problems and crafting world-class experiences for large-scale programs.Expert communication skills (storytelling and visualization) and the ability to get buy-in on those ideas within a large organization.A deep understanding of user experience design (architecture, design, development and analysis).Proven ability to lead a team and program level initiatives to success.Ability to turn failures into successes.
   QualificationsFive years related work experience, Two years of User Experience or User Interface experience.Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in a creative or technical field. Graduate degree preferred.Special FactorsVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.Portfolio or examples of work is required.
   
   About Vanguard
   We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.
   
   For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.
   
   We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.
   
   Inclusion Statement
   Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”
   
   We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.
   
   When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.
   
   Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
   
   Future of Work
   During the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.
   
   As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew.
   
   When our Crew return to the office, many will work in our hybrid model. A smaller proportion of our crew will operate in the Work from Home work model (for example, field sales crew); or in the Work from Office model (for example, portfolio managers).
   
   The working model that your role falls into will be communicated to you in the interview process - please do ask if you are unsure. We encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing which model your role will fall into. We will test and learn as our ways of working evolve and will continue to evaluate working models along the way.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right online user experience strategist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with online user experience strategists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit online user experience strategists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your online user experience strategist job on Zippia to find and attract quality online user experience strategist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting online user experience strategists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an online user experience strategist applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new online user experience strategist

   Once you've found the online user experience strategist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new online user experience strategist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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