Senior UX Visual Designer, Personalization and Identity, Search

$142,000 - $211,000/Yr

Google - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

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

About the position

As a Visual Designer at Google, you will play a crucial role in creating beautiful and accessible user experiences across various products. This position emphasizes user-centered design methods and collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product experiences, particularly in enhancing Google Search functionalities. You will be responsible for weaving together design elements such as typography, color, and iconography to help users navigate products effectively, while also contributing to the evolution of Google's design language.

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
• 401k
• 401k matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount programs