Google

Staff UX Designer

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.
  • Demonstrated expertise in design strategy, hardware, and Android.
  • Skilled in interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and material design.
  • Submission of portfolio or relevant work link required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all stages of the UX design process from concept to execution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience for Pixel hardware.
  • Create high-quality designs and templates for various devices.
  • Drive strategic problem-solving to innovate smartphone experiences.
  • Mentor junior team members to establish a robust design practice.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement.
  • Access to innovative projects and cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Participation in employee equity programs.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
  • Experience with design strategy, hardware, and Android.
  • Experience in interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and material design.
  • 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.
  • 12 years of experience in product design or UX.
  • 5 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
  • 4 years of experience leading design projects.
  • 3 years of experience working with executive leaders.
  • Experience designing across multiple platforms, including Android, and multiple form factors including mobile phones or emerging hardware.


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.

The Pixel UX team is a close-knit, interdisciplinary group that is responsible for developing Pixel hardware, apps, and experiences that are radically helpful, smart, and reliable. This position in our team provides the opportunity to define innovative UX that bridges the gap between hardware and Android software on the Pixel family of devices. We are looking for a strong hybrid interaction and visual designer who is excited about the future of mobile.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.
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
  • Lead all stages of the UX design process, including the conceptualization, design, prototyping, and specification of user interfaces for products.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and partner teams across hardware and software to drive a cohesive user experience for Pixel hardware.
  • Produce high-quality designs and patterns for mobile phones, adjacent devices, and emerging hardware.
  • Guide problem-solving and strategy creation to develop new solutions and frameworks that evolve smartphone experiences.
  • Establish an effective design practice to influence and mentor junior members of the team.


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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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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Revenue
$182.5 billion
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