UX Designer Cover Letter

Address your letter directly to the hiring manager, recruiter, employee, or whoever the person is that put out the job posting.

If a contact name is supplied or if it is possible to find out a name, avoid using a general greeting such as "To whom it may concern" or "Dear Sir/Madam." Use the relevant title before the person's last name — for example, "Ms. Cooper" or "Mr. Anderson."

In no more than three sentences, tell the person why you are writing and what position you are applying for.

Your writing should reflect the exact job title and you should briefly highlight key job advertisement requirements that you meet, for example, that you have two years' experience as a UX designer.

Use one sentence to point out that you feel you are a great candidate for the UX designer position.

Refer to the job advertisement and directly address the stated requirements. Write a few sentences on your qualifications and training as a UX designer and where you studied.

For a UX designer position, employers usually look for at least a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, visual design, or similar. Related coursework or qualifications in, for example, business, project management, or consumer behavior will be advantageous, so don't neglect to mention it, if relevant.

Indicate how many years you've worked as a UX designer. Briefly go through your work history, mentioning only the most relevant jobs. Keep this to a single sentence as you will be discussing your exact duties and work experience further on.

Start by matching prominently featured duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job ad with core skills and competencies from your resume. For example, if the job ad requires knowledge of design software like UXPin, mention the extent of your proficiency in that regard.

Offer some insight into other relevant skills to give the hiring manager or recruiter a better idea of your abilities. This might include skills related to wireframing, back-end development, code testing, and more.

In a few sentences, talk about your most recent role. Revisit the job description to ensure that you align your responsibilities with the key competencies they require.

Highlight your biggest accomplishments in your previous job, for example, successfully leading iOS and responsive web design for an e-commerce client, coordinating prototyping and optimizing user experiences, etc. Don't neglect to name the websites or apps you designed or contributed to.

If possible, include metrics to emphasize the impact of your contributions on the projects assigned to you, for example, that a user interface you designed increased a website's conversion rate by up to 200%. The more specific you are, the better.

Do a bit of research and highlight two or three specific things that show your enthusiasm and admiration for the organization, for example, their reputation, accomplishments, corporate culture, community involvement, or positive employee feedback.

Reinforce that you would be a perfect fit for the job by adding desirable character traits, such as being a detail-oriented problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Mention that you are eager to join their team.

Explain why being a UX designer at their organization appeals to you. This would usually include mentioning their line of business and how you envisage adding value to their products or services.

Refer the reader to your attached resume and any additional documents that may have been requested. Encourage them to look at an online portfolio, your LinkedIn profile, apps, or websites that showcase your UX design projects.

Invite them to contact you via email or phone should they need additional information. Let them know that you look forward to hearing from them.

Offer your thanks for their time and consideration. End your letter by adding "sincerely" or an acceptable synonym and sign off with your full name.