Interaction Designer, YouTube Connections
Company: Google
Location: San Bruno
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
practical experience. 4 years of interaction design experience in
product design or UX design. Experience designing, building, or
launching consumer-facing products. 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.
Experience working on conversational design experiences, and GenAI
tools. Experience in the mobile-first social application space.
Experience in UX/UI animation. Experience with visual design in
product or UX design environments. Experience creating interactive
prototypes. 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. The YouTube Connections team is focusing on a new,
high-impact area for YouTube, focused on empowering users to
connect, engage, and create with their existing circles. We are
seeking a talented UX Designer to join us. In this role, you will
collaborate closely with a robust cross-functional team and benefit
from dedicated support and mentorship from other executive
designers as you design end-to-end user experiences. 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
$132,000-$189,000 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 Partner with Product Managers, Engineering, and
Designers to define a user-centered goal and execute end-to-end
connected experiences on YouTube. Produce high-fidelity mocks,
wireframes, and interactive prototypes, ensuring all visual specs
are polished and ready for implementation. Drive the product
roadmap through ideation, user testing, and engaged research to
stay ahead of evolving industry trends. Manage design workflows
across multiple concurrent projects, balancing iterative updates
with long-term innovation. Contribute to a feedback-driven creative
culture while experimenting with and mastering AI tools to optimize
design workflows.
Keywords: Google, Rancho Cordova , Interaction Designer, YouTube Connections, IT / Software / Systems , San Bruno, California
