Senior UX Writer and Content Designer, Workspace Security

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior UX Writer and Content Designer to shape product experiences through impactful content. This role involves leading content strategy for critical security user journeys, collaborating with diverse teams, and influencing product design based on user insights. Candidates should have significant experience in UX writing and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in UX writing or related fields.
• Experience leading content strategy projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and development for security user journeys.
• Collaborate with teams to develop scalable content systems.
• Influence product strategy with data-driven recommendations.

Skills

UX writing

Content design

Technical writing

Editorial

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

The application window will be open until at least May 29, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
2. 6 years of experience in UX writing, content design, technical writing, writing, editorial, marketing, or related fields, as well as leading content strategy projects.
3. Experience on UX-focused product writing and shaping content for multi-disciplinary projects.
4. Include a portfolio (https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/ux_design_portfolio_tips_19.pdf?_ga=2.57648362.1526071990.1596646130-550908309.1593550647), website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).

Preferred qualifications:

1. Experience leading large-scale content strategy initiatives or developing content systems for product ecosystems.
2. Experience with administration tools, security strategies, or enterprise SaaS platforms.
3. Experience in influencing product design based on data-driven research, best practices, and UX principles.
4. Experience developing information architecture for documentation sets or product suites, including localization and accessibility best practices.
5. Familiarity with user experience research principles and practices and how to use data to provide informed user insights.

Role overview:

As a UX writer, you are an advocate for Google design, shaping product experiences by creating useful, meaningful text that helps users complete tasks. You help set the goal for content and drive cohesive product narratives across multiple platforms and touch points. Your portfolio demonstrates content that simplifies and beautifies the user experience. You collaborate with researchers, product managers, engineers, marketing, and customer operations to establish cohesive language and a unified voice. You use empathy, logic, and data to inform content choices and recommendations.

As a Senior UX Writer and Content Designer, you will partner with UX Designers and Researchers to create impactful user experiences across Google Workspace, focusing on admin initiatives within security, privacy, and compliance. You will craft scalable content frameworks, support content projects, and clarify product needs to deliver intuitive experiences that simplify administrative tasks and communicate value globally.

Future of work and AI:

AI will profoundly change the future of work. Our products—Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Vids, and Meet—are at the forefront. From summaries for email threads and meetings to videos created from documents using AI avatars, the AI opportunities are vast. Our mission is to connect people so they can create, build, and grow together. You will work with model builders (Google DeepMind), leaders, and impact billions of users worldwide.

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary ranges are role, level, and location-dependent. Your recruiter can share specific details during the hiring process. Note that listed compensation reflects the base salary only; bonus, equity, and benefits are additional. Learn more about benefits at Google Careers Benefits.

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead content strategy and development for critical security user journeys, creating clear, concise UI content.
2. Collaborate with peer writers to develop and refine scalable content systems, guidelines, and best practices for Workspace privacy, security, and compliance touchpoints.
3. Develop deep user understanding through research and testing.
4. Partner with designers, researchers, legal, marketing, product managers, and engineers to ensure seamless content integration.
5. Influence product strategy with insights, data-driven recommendations, and proactive content improvements.

Equal opportunity statement:

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, as per legal requirements. For accommodations, please complete our Accommodations for Applicants form.