Interaction Designer, YouTube XR

Staff Interaction Designer, You Tube XR

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.

You Tube XR defines the future of immersive entertainment and helps users discover and connect to content and creators they love on XR platforms. We are positioned to deliver a one-of-a-kind media experience combining the most compelling video content in immersive environments. You Tube is currently available to owners of multiple companies. We are also shaping the future of You Tube experiences on forthcoming glasses hardware.

As UX Design Lead for You Tube XR, you will be fully responsible for creating scalable and beautiful design systems across You Tube XR platforms. This includes areas like Video-on-Demand, Shorts, 360° and other immersive content. You will be the go-to UX design voice for all things You Tube XR, working closely with Engineering and PM XR leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Develop patterns and frameworks that can be leveraged across You Tube XR platforms, appropriate to both You Tube's design system and native XR platforms.
• Establish UX strategies that reinforce user-centered mental models for new features.
• Translate, evolve and expand You Tube's emerging design system to make it usable, delightful and beautiful on high-end XR platforms.
• Build strong relationships and effective communication channels across the organization, including Android XR, You Tube Design Systems, and beyond.
• Be a constant source of design inspiration across You Tube UX.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.