Staff UX Designer, Playspace Labs

Overview

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise : "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Google’s Interaction Designers take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy-to-use for billions of people around the globe. Throughout the design process—from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mockups and prototypes—you’ll envision how people will experience our products, and bring that vision to life in a way that feels inspired, refined, and even magical.

Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers. We care deeply about the people who use our products and collaborate closely with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for users and Google’s businesses.

Playspace Labs is a cross-functional creative team exploring the implications of AI for Google’s products and services. The team designs and develops solutions that integrate generative AI into Google Workspace, transforming the way individuals and teams work. AI will change the future of work in profound ways, and our products—Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Vids and Meet—are at the forefront.

Responsibilities

Craft the full spectrum of UX design artifacts from concept to detailed design development (e.g., concept sketches, detailed mockups, UX flows, interaction design).

Work with Playspace engineers to craft design solutions that leverage the tech platforms the team works with.

Work with ambiguous problems and contribute to early product framing.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

8 years of experience in product design or UX.

Experience designing AI products and working with generative AI technology.

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.

12 years of experience in product design or UX.

5 years of experience working in a cross-functional organization.

Experience with prototyping / vibe coding and using AI in daily workflows.

Ability to design for emerging tech, new paradigms, and establish new principles and patterns.

Compensation and location

Base pay range : $178,000.00 / yr - $265,000.00 / yr

US base salary range for this full-time position is $178,000-$265,000 + 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.

Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Application window and location options

The application window will be open until at least October 6, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note : By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following : Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Location, compliance and accommodations

Applicants in San Francisco : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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