Staff Visual Designer: Design Systems & Storytelling

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

Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is looking for a Staff Visual Designer to advance Design Systems and the ecosystem craft. You will shape visual language across Android and Pixel experiences, collaborating with UX, Engineering, and Product teams.

You’ll define visual hierarchy, typography, color, and iconography, craft compelling narratives, and mentor peers while leveraging AI tools to scale creative output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
• Experience with design tools such as Figma and Adobe.
• Experience designing visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and color.
• A design portfolio showcasing graphic design work.

Responsibilities

• Establish, advocate, and drive the multi-year evolution of the Material Design system across Android surfaces.
• Elevate practices by integrating new technologies and collaborating with engineering teams.
• Prepare, orchestrate, and manage executive-level storytelling for design systems and creative direction.
• Demonstrate AI savviness by leveraging emerging AI tools to expand creative capabilities.
• Craft scalable design guidance and principles for 1P and OEM partners.

Skills

Visual design

Cross-functional collaboration

Design systems

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is looking for a Staff Visual Designer to advance Design Systems and the ecosystem craft. You will shape visual language across Android and Pixel experiences, collaborating with UX, Engineering, and Product teams.

You’ll define visual hierarchy, typography, color, and iconography, craft compelling narratives, and mentor peers while leveraging AI tools to scale creative output.