Lead UX Designer and Prototyper, YouTube Shopping

Google Inc.; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Google, is seeking a Lead UX Designer and Prototyper for YouTube Shopping. In this role, you will apply user-centered design methods to create innovative user experiences, lead visual design projects, and collaborate across teams to develop effective design strategies. A strong background in product design with extensive experience is essential for this position, which also offers a competitive salary and significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in product design or UX.
• Experience designing across multiple platforms.
• Portfolio required to demonstrate work.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement user experience strategies for YouTube Shopping.
• Lead visual design and collaborate with design leaders.
• Prototype features leveraging GenAI for user concepts.

Skills

User-centered design methods

Prototyping

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science

Job description

Lead UX Designer and Prototyper, YouTube Shopping

Apply

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 10 years of experience in product design or UX.
  
• Experience designing across multiple platforms, and working with technical/design teams to create user flows, wireframes, and building user interface mockups and prototypes.
• 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.
  
• 15 years of experience in product design or UX.
  
• 7 years of experience working in a cross-functional organization.
• 6 years of experience leading design projects.
  
• 5 years of experience working with executive leaders.
  

About the job

As a Lead UX Designer and Prototyper, you will rely on user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution. You will collaborate with design partners to leverage and evolve the Google design language to build innovative and inspired products. You will own the user experience goal, visual design, and will be responsible for prototyping features (leveraging GenAI) for YouTube Shopping. You will collaborate with leaders across YouTube and Google, to shape the future of video commerce and drive design strategy.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we share and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $224,000-$315,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Create, iterate, and implement a user experience goal, strategy and roadmap for YouTube Shopping.
• Lead visual design for YouTube Shopping and partner with other YouTube visual design leaders in shaping the future of YouTube’s design system and style across the entire platform.
• Prototype features and experiences, leveraging GenAI where applicable, for use in conveying design concepts to teams and executives, as well as to users.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders within Google and YouTube across Shopping and Commerce spaceto develop innovative product design concepts and UI patterns.
• Advocate a strong product design point of view for partners and leadership, setting the UX standard to drive conversations beyond just delivering solutions.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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