Senior Staff UX Design Manager, GenAI Creation, YouTube

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in product design or UX.
• 5 years of experience leading consumer design projects and managing people or teams.
• Experience and active engagement in the latest Gen AI technology.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
• Experience in video creation, for professional or personal purposes.

About the job

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. You will be a thoughtful team leader, manager, systems-level design thinker, and visionary - with instincts and outstanding intuition informed by user needs and insights. You will be responsible for guiding the careers of our team members, working closely with each of them to help them realize their full potential.

You will be a fierce advocate for the people who use our products as well as the members of their teams. You will have a practiced eye for effective design, and will be committed to creating elegantly simple user experiences from otherwise complex workflows.

As a UX Design Manager for Gen AI Creation at YouTube, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of Gen AI capabilities for YouTube mobile creators (i.e. YouTube Shorts and Create). You will be involved in close collaboration with UX, Product Management, Engineering, and Technical Program Management leads across both YouTube and Google DeepMind, with the ultimate goal of establishing YouTube as a premier platform for creation.

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 $224,000-$315,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Leverage a shared understanding of both creator user needs and Gen AI technology to develop and lead UX strategies that bring the power of Gen AI to YouTube creators.
• Manage and mentor a team of UX designers and UX engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Serve as a thought leader, proactively advocating a persuasive user experience point of view to influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Oversee the entire UX design process from ideation to implementation, ensuring high-quality, delightful user experiences and continuous improvements based on testing and feedback.
• Take calculated risks and grow in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.