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On-site in San Jose, California, this senior-level role at Google focuses on visual design for Android's core experiences and AI. The position involves crafting user-centered designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Google's design language.
Skills / Requirements
- Android
- Brand Expression
- Creative Direction
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Design Systems
- Figma
- High-fidelity Prototyping
- Motion Design
- Prototyping
- User Experience Design
- UX/UI Design
- Vibe Coding
- Visual Design
Why Apply
This role is ideal for those skilled in vibe coding, as it involves delivering prototypes using Figma and AI-driven features. The position emphasizes autonomy and collaboration with Google's integrated design group, leveraging AI tools for innovative design solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll create user-centered designs from concept to execution, collaborating with engineering and product management. Your work will involve managing the Android Pixel Design system, driving ideation, and ensuring quality across multiple workstreams.
Working in San Jose, California
- San Jose is a major tech hub, home to many leading tech companies, providing ample networking and career opportunities.
- The city offers a mild Mediterranean climate, making it comfortable year-round for outdoor activities.
- San Jose's public transit system includes buses and light rail, facilitating easy commuting within the city.
- Living in San Jose means access to the diverse culture and dining options of the Silicon Valley region.
Pay and Career Growth
The role offers a competitive salary range of $159,000 to $231,000, plus bonuses and equity. Google's culture emphasizes innovation and collaboration, providing a platform for career growth in a leading tech environment.
Benefits and Perks
- Bonus
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development
- retirement plan
- Wellness Programs
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in visual design with a strong portfolio in UX/UI.
- Comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple workstreams.
- Proficient in Figma and AI-driven design tools.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience in Android platform design.
- Prefers working in siloed environments rather than cross-functional teams.
- Unfamiliar with user-centered design methods.
Original Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
* 6 years of visual design experience in product design or UX/UI design.
* 4 years of experience in development or prototyping.
* Experience with design tools such as Figma.
* Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your
resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a
related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 3 years of experience working in a cross-functional organization.
* Experience with brand expression and style.
* Proficiency in designing interfaces that use the Android platform.
* Understanding of user experience design and how motion design influences UI
and interaction design (and vice versa).
ABOUT THE JOB:
At Google, we “Focus on the user and all else will follow.” Our Visual Designers
weave space, typography, color, and iconography to help people successfully
navigate our products, ensuring they are beautiful and accessible. You will join
our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product
Management, to leverage user insights and create industry-leading products.
As a Visual Designer, you will rely on user-centered design methods to craft
industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution. You will
collaborate with your design partners to leverage and evolve the Google design
language to build beautiful, innovative, inspired products that people love to
use.
As an L&T Visual Designer, you’ll drive multiple workstreams with a high level
of autonomy. You will operate as a lean team where self-reliance is key, though
you’ll be fully supported by our integrated VMCS (Visual, Motion, Content, and
Sound) design group. You will expect various portfolios and collaborate with
cross-functional partners on everything from System User Interface (UI) to
AI-driven features, avoiding the limitations of a single siloed workstream. You
will also contribute to the Android Pixel design system, ensuring L&T’s unique
requirements are integrated alongside handheld and other form factor standards.
Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices
worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We
believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information,
economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and
more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing
has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones,
tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in
the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 +
bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and
location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary
range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the
base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more
about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Drive ideation through your work and your taste, creative direction and
communication skills through high fidelity work or prototypes influences the
team’s strategy at large.
* Lead the design, communication, and implementation of your assigned area
wherein you are a close partner to engineering and advocates for quality and
accuracy.
* Partner with key User Experience (UX) and Product Manager (PM) stakeholders
during feature development phases, actively participating in workshops and
sprints when necessary.
* Manage the Android Pixel Design system on Laptops and Tablets (L&T) and the
proper use of common tokens, components and patterns, serving as a large
screen and desktop guidelines advocate while participating in the elaboration
of these guidelines with your peers and Developer Experience (DevEx).
* Deliver prototypes using Figma or vibe coding, including basic animation
specifications supported by our motion designers.
