Lead Visual Designer - Illustration & Animation

Google Inc.; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google Inc. seeks a talented Visual Designer to craft illustrations and animation that set visual standards for YouTube UX. You will collaborate across cross-functional teams to evolve the Google design language and deliver industry-leading experiences from concept to execution.

You will build a scalable pipeline for artwork using in‑house talent, external agencies, and AI‑driven methods to ensure brand consistency and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of visual design experience in product design or UX/UI design.
• Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (viewable link or access instructions).

Responsibilities

• Create original illustrations and animation work to set visual standards for the team.
• Navigate and utilize production methods, including in‑house resources, external vendors, and AI-powered pipelines.
• Contribute to defining and advocating a new illustration style across YouTube surfaces for brand consistency.
• Partner with cross‑functional team members to track illustration requests and launch metrics.
• Act as an ambassador for the illustration system by providing creative feedback and guidelines.

Skills

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Visual design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in Design / related field

Tools

3D design

Lottie

Rive

Job description

Google Inc. seeks a talented Visual Designer to craft illustrations and animation that set visual standards for YouTube UX. You will collaborate across cross-functional teams to evolve the Google design language and deliver industry-leading experiences from concept to execution.

You will build a scalable pipeline for artwork using in‑house talent, external agencies, and AI‑driven methods to ensure brand consistency and operational efficiency.