Design and user experience (UX) are at the forefront of everything we do. The job of an Interaction Designer is to envision how people experience our products and bring that vision to life in a way that feels inspired, refined and even magical. In an Interaction Designer role, you’ll tackle complex tasks and transform them into intuitive, accessible and easy-to-use designs for billions of people around the world—from the first-time user to the sophisticated expert. Achieving this goal requires collaboration with teams of Designers, Researchers, Engineers and Product Managers throughout the design process—from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mockups and prototypes. At each stage, you will anticipate what our users need, advocate for them and ensure that the final product surprises and delights them.

Please include URLs for an online portfolio in addition to resume. Submissions without a portfolio included will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Help to define the user model and user interface for new and existing Google products and features.
• Develop high level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Gauge the usability of new and existing products and making constructive suggestions for change.

Preferred qualifications

• MA/MS degree in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), HCI, CS or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience including demonstrated experience in designing usable web-based interfaces.
• Expert HTML skills.
• Knowledge of JavaScript for rapid prototyping purposes
• Strong, clean visual design sense.
• Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills.

Minimum qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), HCI, CS or a related field or equivalent practical experience.