Visual Design Manager - Lead UX & Design Systems

Google; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 20 days/year

Sick Time: 40 hours/year (69 hours in

Job summary

Google is seeking a UX Design Manager to define product strategy and simplify complex workflows. You will guide careers, foster a culture of forward-thinking design, and collaborate with Engineering and Product Management. The role sits within Seed Studio in Google Hardware Design.

You will mentor designers, elevate brand and execution, and translate user needs into elegant experiences across platforms. A systems-thinking approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
• 3 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams.
• Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects that conceptualize products or define category goals.
• Lead the team in development and execution of Pixel Watch Watch Faces.
• Provide direction and leadership for visual designers across Google Hardware.
• Create presentations, storyboards and prototypes showing solutions and context for peers and leaders.
• Drive a holistic design process, design system, or design language across teams.

Skills

Product design

UX design

Team leadership

Visual design

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 UX Design Manager to define product strategy and simplify complex workflows. You will guide careers, foster a culture of forward-thinking design, and collaborate with Engineering and Product Management. The role sits within Seed Studio in Google Hardware Design.

You will mentor designers, elevate brand and execution, and translate user needs into elegant experiences across platforms. A systems-thinking approach is essential.