Product Designer (Creator) - TikTok UX (San Jose)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok seeks a UX/UI designer to craft intuitive experiences for its global TikTok Creator Platform. You will partner with product managers, researchers, writers, and engineers to drive end-to-end design from concept through pixel-perfect execution.

Ideal candidates bring a strong portfolio, 2+ years of UX design across mobile/web/TV, and comfort with data-driven iteration in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• UX/UI design experience with portfolio from concept to launch.
• Ability to rapidly generate and iterate design concepts.
• Receptive to feedback and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset for ambiguity and rapid change.
• Strong communication of design decisions and user value.
• Interest in international digital products and user behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive experiences for TikTok’s PGC platform for a global user base.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX researchers, writers, and engineers.
• Participate in the full product development lifecycle—from concept to pixel-perfect execution.
• Rapidly prototype new ideas, design user flows informed by data, gather feedback from stakeholders, iterate quickly, and deliver high-quality experiences.
• Continuously refine and improve the overall product experience, taking ownership of usability, consistency, and user satisfaction.

Skills

UX design

UI design

A/B testing

Data-informed design

Cross-functional collaboration

Front-end / animation

Communication skills

Global user focus

Adaptability

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

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Responsibilities\

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Team Introduction\

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The TikTok UX team is responsible for creator product design for the TikTok app. With our key vertical ownership areas including creator tools, monetization, traffic & growth, OGC, and TV. The team provides specialized design methodologies and practices to help creators improve their authoring experience and efficiency.\

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We are looking for designers with passion and ideas for video products and full-stack capabilities. You will work, learn and grow in an internationalized corporate environment and culture. You will be involved in the whole chain process of product design and development, starting from a product idea, exploring and iterating the design, tracking and reviewing the effect of the project on-line, and taking responsibility for the experience of global users.\

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• Design intuitive and engaging experiences for TikTok’s professionally generated content (PGC) platform, aimed at a global user base.\
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• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX researchers, writers, and engineers, to bring product ideas to life.\
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• Participate in the full product development lifecycle—from conceptualization to final pixel-perfect execution—ensuring design excellence at every stage.\
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• Rapidly prototype new ideas, design user flows informed by data and user research, gather feedback from stakeholders, iterate quickly, and deliver high-quality experiences.\
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• Continuously refine and improve the overall product experience, taking ownership of usability, consistency, and user satisfaction.\
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Qualifications\

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Minimum Qualifications\

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• Proven experience in UX and UI design with a strong portfolio showcasing multiple projects taken from concept to launch. Exceptional attention to detail.\
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• Ability to rapidly generate and iterate on a wide range of design concepts and solutions.\
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• Receptive to feedback and open to different perspectives; demonstrates patience and adaptability.\
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• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and fast-paced environments.\
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions, ideas, and user value.\
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• Global outlook with an interest in international digital products and user behavior.\
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Preferred Qualifications\

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• 2+ years of experience designing UX across mobile, web, or TV platforms, particularly in content creation or media consumption contexts.\
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• Familiarity with A/B testing and data-informed design practices.\
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• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders.\
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• Skills in front-end development or animation are a plus.\
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• Positive, adaptable, and energized by TikTok’s creative culture and fast-moving environment.\
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About TikTok\

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TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.\

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Why Join Us\

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Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.\

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We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We’re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.\

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Diversity & Inclusion\

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TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our.platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.\

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TikTok Accommodation\

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TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request\

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Job Information\

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【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)\

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The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $151200 annually.\

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Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.\

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Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).\

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The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.\

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For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:\

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• 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;\
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• 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and\
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• 3. Exercising sound judgment.\
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