Google

Staff Interaction Designer, YouTube XR

Google$188K — $274K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
  • Portfolio or relevant link to work is required.
  • Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or relevant field preferred.
  • Experience with immersive products and complex consumer experiences preferred.
  • Understanding user needs on XR platforms is a must.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and translate complex requirements into product goals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable design patterns for YouTube XR platforms.
  • Establish user-centered UX strategies for new features.
  • Evolve YouTube's design system for high-end XR usability.
  • Build communication channels with other teams like Android XR and YouTube Design Systems.
  • Provide ongoing design inspiration across the organization.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for bonuses and equity.
  • Access to comprehensive benefits at Google.
Full Job Description
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X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Bruno, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
  • Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience building immersive products, or proven track record of building consumer product experiences across complex projects.
  • Understanding of the needs and critical journeys for users on XR platforms.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and partners at all levels.
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into a clear and compelling product goal.
  • Skilled and flexible when operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and collaborative environment.


About the job

As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.

YouTube XR defines the future of immersive entertainment and helps users discover and connect to content and creators they love on XR platforms. We are positioned to deliver a one-of-a-kind media experience combining the most compelling video content in immersive environments. YouTube is currently available to owners of multiple companies. We are also shaping the future of YouTube experiences on forthcoming glasses hardware.

As UX Design Lead for YouTube XR, you will be fully responsible for creating scalable and beautiful design systems across YouTube XR platforms. This includes areas like Video-on-Demand, Shorts, 360° and other immersive content. You will be the go-to UX design voice for all things YouTube XR, working closely with Engineering and PM XR leadership.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Develop patterns and frameworks that can be leveraged across YouTube XR platforms, appropriate to both YouTube's design system and native XR platforms.
  • Establish UX strategies that reinforce user-centered mental models for new features .
  • Translate, evolve and expand YouTube's emerging design system to make it usable, delightful and beautiful on high-end XR platforms.
  • Build strong relationships and effective communication channels across the organization, including Android XR, YouTube Design Systems, and beyond.
  • Be a constant source of design inspiration across YouTube UX.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
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1998
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