Senior UX Visual Designer, Personalization and Identity, Search

$142,000 - $211,000/Yr

Google - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services

About the position

The Senior UX Visual Designer for Personalization and Identity at Google is responsible for creating innovative and user-centered designs that enhance the user experience across various products, particularly in Search. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop product strategies and design solutions that are visually appealing and functional, ensuring that all products are accessible and user-friendly. The designer will leverage their expertise in visual design to craft industry-leading user experiences, focusing on personalization controls and content discovery within Google Search.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX Leads and cross-functional teams to develop and execute the product strategy.
• Create designs (user flows, wireframes, prototypes, etc.) that articulate user interactions and design intent.
• Create, codify and scale interaction and visual design patterns across multiple interconnected features and product surfaces.
• Communicate design decisions effectively to teams and stakeholders, justify design choices, and advocate for the best user experience.
• Partner with User Experience Researchers (UXRs) in defining and conducting usability studies and make constructive suggestions for change and optimization.
• Help teams identify and reconcile design divergences, craft durable product design frameworks and identify opportunities to better meet user needs in ways that differentiate our products from competitors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Product Design, Visual Art, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Development, Digital Arts, Animation, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of visual design experience in product design or UX/UI design.
• Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Product Design, Visual Art, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Development, Digital Arts, Animation, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
• Experience with design principles such as proportions, color, form, typography, presentation, culture, functionality, fashion, ergonomics, trends, and history.
• Excellent visual craft with understanding of interaction design patterns and best practices.
• Excellent prototyping skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs