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On-site in San Jose, California, mid-level product designer role at TikTok. The position focuses on designing and prototyping interactive experiences for the TikTok app using both design and coding skills.
Skills / Requirements
- AI Coding Assistants
- AI-driven Workflows
- Creator Tools
- HTML/CSS/JS
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- Prototyping
- React
- Social Products
- Swift
- UI Design
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
This role is ideal for those who leverage AI coding tools like Vibe Coding to rapidly prototype and iterate on product ideas. The position emphasizes using AI to bridge the gap between design and engineering, making it perfect for developers comfortable with AI-assisted workflows.
What You'll Be Doing
Design and prototype user experiences for TikTok's app, focusing on social interaction, content creation, and AI-driven workflows. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define and implement product directions, ensuring high-quality user experiences.
Pay and Career Growth
The role offers a competitive salary range of $103,680 - $230,280 annually, with potential for bonuses and stock units. TikTok provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, along with a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, and generous PTO. Career growth is supported in a dynamic, global company known for innovation.
Benefits and Perks
- 401(k) match
- Dental Insurance
- disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- paid personal time
- paid sick days
- Vision Insurance
- wellbeing benefits
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- You have 3+ years of product design experience.
- You are skilled in using AI tools for coding.
- You can code in HTML/CSS/JS or React.
May not be for you if...
- You lack experience in product design for mobile/web.
- You are unfamiliar with AI coding tools.
- You prefer fully remote work arrangements.
Original Job Description
Responsibilities
About The Team TikTok UX team is responsible for the product design of the TikTok app. Our key vertical ownership areas include Core app Product Infrastructure, Social, Search, Creation, Platform Responsibilities and Design Systems. Providing professional design methods and practices, the team helps improve user experience and working efficiency of these products and areas. Responsibilities – Design and build product experiences Design intuitive product experiences and bring them to life through working prototypes or lightweight implementations. – Prototype with code Use coding and AI tools (e.g., Vibe Coding, AI coding assistants) to rapidly turn product ideas into interactive prototypes that can be tested and iterated. – Bridge design and engineering Translate product concepts into functional experiences, reducing the gap between design exploration and real product behavior. – Drive product innovation Identify opportunities to improve user experience across social interaction, content creation, or AI-driven workflows. – Collaborate cross-functionally Work closely with product managers and engineers to define product direction and ship high-quality experiences.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: – 3+ years of product design experience for mobile or web products – Strong visual and interaction design skills – Ability to code prototypes or lightweight product features (e.g., HTML/CSS/JS, React, Swift, or similar) Experience using AI coding tools or Vibe Coding workflows – Strong product thinking and problem-solving ability Preferred Qualifications: – Experience building production-quality UI or shipping side projects – Experience with AI-driven product experiences or agent-based workflows – Experience working on social products or creator tools – Passion for TikTok and creator communities
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $103680 – $230280 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We’re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an “Always Day 1” mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws.
