Google is looking to solve the problem of creating elegantly simple user experiences from complex workflows, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products, and to define and drive the future of Google design.
Requirements
- 10 years of experience in User Experience (UX) design with shipping consumer products.
- 5 years of experience in a UX leadership role, managing or mentoring designers, and leading design initiatives.
- 3 years of experience working with executive leaders.
- Experience in managing design goals and strategy at a platform or ecosystem level.
- Experience in designing for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) products or features, with the knowledge of tests and opportunities in this space.
- Knowledge of user needs and insights.
- Practiced eye for effective design.
Responsibilities
- Set direction for Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes Android and Pixel which includes identifying opportunities for new features, enhancing existing Operating System (OS) functionalities, and exploring new interaction paradigms that put AI at the forefront.
- Establish a modern, sustainable system for design and implementation standards specific to AI-motivated experiences on Android. Define what works or doesn’t for users in this evolving landscape.
- Build relationships with product management, engineering, and research to ensure end-to-end user experience. Synthesize complexities into design directions.
- Lead the team through discovery and ideation for AI interactions, frameworks, content User Experience (UX) practices and guide in creating system structures that can adapt to evolving user needs, AI capabilities, and hardware constraints.
- Operate as a thought partner for cross-functional leaders, bringing resolution to problems through communication, data-informed decision-making, and user empathy.
- Guide the careers of team members, working closely with each of them to help them realize their full potential.
- Collaborate with leaders of other UX, Engineering, and Product Management teams to create innovative experiences across all of Google’s products.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and people management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
- Travel may be required to other Google offices.
- Must be willing to work in one of the specified locations: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA
