Staff Visual Designer - Design Systems & AI UX

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Staff Visual Designer for Design Systems and Ecosystem Craft in Mountain View. You will craft industry-leading experiences, shaping typography, color, and iconography while collaborating with Engineering and Product Management to leverage user insights.

You will rely on user-centered design methods from concept to execution, evolve the Google design language, and deliver beautiful, accessible products enjoyed by billions of users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
• Experience with design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe).
• Experience designing visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and color.
• A design portfolio showcasing graphic design work.
• Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in product design or UX.
• 5 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
• Experience with design systems, storytelling and typography.

Responsibilities

• Establish and evolve the Material Design system across Android surfaces.
• Elevate practices by integrating new technologies and collaborate with engineering to balance feasibility and creativity.
• Prepare and manage executive storytelling for design systems and creative direction.
• Demonstrate AI savviness by leveraging AI tools to expand capabilities and scale output.
• Craft scalable design guidance and principles supporting implementation across partners.

Skills

Visual design

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Google is seeking a Staff Visual Designer for Design Systems and Ecosystem Craft in Mountain View. You will craft industry-leading experiences, shaping typography, color, and iconography while collaborating with Engineering and Product Management to leverage user insights.

You will rely on user-centered design methods from concept to execution, evolve the Google design language, and deliver beautiful, accessible products enjoyed by billions of users.