Senior Interaction Designer, YouTube Main App

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.

As a UX Designer on YouTube’s Main App team, you’ll focus on simplicity, beauty, and AI innovation across all devices. You will also design standards for every format, ensuring content shines and users can learn and connect.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

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.

Responsibilities

• Explore high-value opportunities and net-new product innovations that expand the ecosystem by identifying emerging user needs.
• Develop long-term UX strategies and lead cross-functional stakeholders to land scalable solutions that drive measurable product impact.
• Utilize knowledge to deliver sustainable interfaces.
• Prioritize team success by fostering a welcoming environment, coaching other designers, and pushing the collective design thinking.
• Articulate design positions, challenge partners, and define the design quality across the product path.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 6 years of interaction design experience in product design or UX design.
  
• Experience with visual design principles.
• 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 systems thinking and design systems.
• Experience in designing and launching for multiple platforms (e.g., iOS, Android, Web, etc.).
• Experience or knowledge of AI/LLMs.
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles.