Interface Designer

Snap Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Job summary

A leading technology company in Los Angeles seeks an Interface Designer to define UX strategies for augmented reality tools. You will work with product managers and engineering teams to enhance user experiences and mentor junior designers. The position requires 5+ years in UX/product design and a portfolio showcasing exceptional design work. The role supports a culture of collaboration with a requirement to work in the office 4+ days a week, offering a competitive salary range of $190,000-$284,000 annually, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX/product design experience for web or desktop applications.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX and Visual Design work.
• Ability to lead independently in a large ambiguous space.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic vision for UX strategy across Snap’s AR creation tools.
• Work with Lens Studio Product Managers to iterate UX solutions.
• Gather and evaluate user requirements and behavior.

Skills

Mentorship

Influencing

Prototyping

Communication

Attention to detail

Defining principles

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap’s Augmented Reality team invents the immersive camera experiences that are at the core of our products. From developing innovative new Lens features for Snapchat & Spectacles, to supporting the continuous growth and evolution of Lens Studio (our platform for an ever‑increasing community of AR creators & developers), to designing the cutting‑edge machine learning technology that makes stunning scene transformation Lenses possible — our Augmented Reality team is working hard on their mission to bring AR to more people, places, and moments, every day.

We’re looking for an Interface Designer to join Snap. Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Define strategic vision for UX strategy across Snap’s AR creation tools
• Work with Lens Studio Product Managers to iterate UX solutions and strategies
• Democratize AR creation through generative AI and LLMs
• Work closely with Engineering teams to build and execute on strategic UX initiatives
• Document and evangelize best UX practices at Snap
• Provide feedback and give guidance to other designers in crits and work sessions.
• Gather and evaluate user requirements and behavior

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to mentor younger designers and help develop their skills and perspectives
• Ability to define and lead independently in a large ambiguous space
• Knowledge of Interface standards and guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to effectively influence, communicate and coordinate with other disciplines
• Ability to define principles and clearly communicate design decisions and strategy
• Ability to prototype interactive experiences
• Hands‑on experience with AI tools and applying them to solve UX problems at the consumer level

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent years of work experience
• 5+ years of UX/product design experience for web or desktop applications
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX and Visual Design work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background working with both internal and external partners and agencies
• Experience working with Product and Engineering teams
• Refined taste in art and an eye for design

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

“Default Together” Policy at Snap:

At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

EOE Statement

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $190,000‑$284,000 annually.
• Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $181,000‑$270,000 annually.
• Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $162,000‑$241,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Employment details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Information Technology. Industries: Software Development.