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On-site in Sunnyvale, California, this senior-level role at Google involves designing intuitive user experiences for Google Vids, an AI-powered video tool. The position focuses on transforming complex tasks into user-friendly interfaces, leveraging Google's video models and product suite.
Skills / Requirements
- AI Methodologies
- Cross-product Integration
- Design Strategy
- Generative Video Models
- Product Design
- Stakeholder Influence
- Technical Prototyping
- User-Centered Design
- UX Design
- Vibe Coding
- Video Creation
- Video Editing Workflows
Why Apply
This role is ideal for those skilled in vibe coding and technical prototyping, as it involves using AI-first methodologies to create functional prototypes. You'll work with generative video models, integrating them into cohesive user experiences.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll lead design strategy for Google Vids, focusing on integrating generative video capabilities into user-friendly tools. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define features and solve ambiguous design problems, ensuring high standards for user experience.
Working in Sunnyvale, California
- Sunnyvale is part of Silicon Valley, a global tech hub with numerous opportunities for networking and career growth.
- The city offers a mild Mediterranean climate, making it comfortable for year-round outdoor activities.
- Sunnyvale's location provides easy access to public transportation and major highways, facilitating commutes across the Bay Area.
- The region is known for its innovation-driven culture, attracting top talent and fostering a vibrant tech community.
Pay and Career Growth
The role offers a competitive salary range of $188,000 to $275,000, with a 20% bonus target and equity options. Google's commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with its global reach, provides a robust platform for career advancement and professional development.
Benefits and Perks
- 20% bonus
- competitive salary
- Equity
- Health Benefits
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in designing for complex, professional-grade tools and productivity suites.
- Comfortable leading design projects and collaborating with senior leadership to define roadmaps.
- Proficient in using AI and vibe coding to create functional prototypes and test product concepts.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience in video creation and editing workflows.
- Uncomfortable with ambiguity and leading design strategy in undefined areas.
- Prefers remote work over on-site collaboration in Sunnyvale, California.
Original Job Description
Staff Interaction Designer, Google Vids
corporate_fare Google place New York, NY, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Advanced
Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.
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XNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA .
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in product design or UX.
3 years of experience partnering directly with senior Product and Engineering leadership to define multi-year roadmaps.
Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
Preferred qualifications:
Experience designing for professional-grade creativity, productivity, or creator suites.
Experience designing systems that automate high-complexity tasks to maximize user output with minimal effort.
Experience in technical prototyping methods (e.g., “vibe coding,” scripting) to explore and stress-test product concepts.
Experience in designing cross-product integrations or “bridge” experiences that leverage an existing ecosystem.
Expertise in video creation and editing workflows, from conception to post-production.
Understanding of generative video models (e.g. Veo) and their practical application in consumer or enterprise interfaces.
About the job
At Google, we “Focus on the user and all else will follow.” Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.
As an Interaction Designer, you’ll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.
Google Vids is Workspace’s AI-powered video tool for work, education and consumers. It’s built on Google’s video models and harnesses the power of Workspace’s entire product suite and integrations. Vids aims to empower everyone, regardless of their proficiency or experience, to become an exceptional video storyteller.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 – $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .
Responsibilities
Accelerate your designs with AI-first methodologies (e.g. vibe coding functional prototypes), allowing leadership and cross-functional partners to stress-test concepts and evaluate non-deterministic interactions in real-time.
Lead design strategy and critical projects for Vids, defining how generative video and recording journeys integrate into a cohesive tool that users adopt as a habit.
Translate open-ended, ambiguous problems, such as “video-native collaboration” or “narrative-driven AI generation” into tractable roadmaps for engineering and product teams.
Partner with Product and Engineering leads to define core features, ensuring that technical capabilities (e.g. video models) are consistently productized for user-centered needs.
Set and maintain a high bar for design and product excellence by eliminating “UX papercuts” and driving systemic improvements to our user experience.
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