Senior UX Visual Designer, Search

$142,000 - $211,000/Yr

Google - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

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

About the position

The Senior UX Visual Designer for Search at Google is responsible for creating user-centered designs that enhance the user experience across Google's search products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop product strategies, creating design artifacts such as user flows and prototypes, and advocating for the best user experience through effective communication of design decisions. The designer will also work on scaling design patterns and conducting usability studies to optimize product design.

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.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 6 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
• Experience with design principles such as proportions, color, form, typography, and functionality.
• 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
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs