Senior Director, UX, YouTube Core App, Platform and Design Systems

Google•San Bruno, CA

12d•$323,000 - $449,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, UX is responsible for the user experience of YouTube across mobile, TV, and desktop. The role leads design for core user journeys such as browsing, searching, and watching, and defines foundational information architecture frameworks and cross-YouTube design systems. The position drives a user-centered strategic outlook, influences cross-functional partners, and maintains a high bar for product excellence to deliver excellent experiences for YouTube viewers. YouTube serves a global community of more than 2 billion monthly logged-in users, helping creators build careers, artists and media companies reach audiences, and communities engage around shared interests and conversations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or equivalent practical experience.
15 years of experience leading UX teams or design portfolios.
Experience managing and growing cross-discipline UX organizations, including senior managers and their teams.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in roles, methods, processes, and best practices for user-centered design at scale.
Experience with cross-functional collaboration, partnerships, and leadership within a matrixed organization.
Experience managing distributed teams and the ability to grow teams and leaders.
A portfolio demonstrating deep expertise in shipping product experiences.
Expertise or interest in video, media, or entertainment.
Excellent business judgment and strategic and analytical capabilities, including using data to drive strategy and business action.

Responsibilities

Set priorities and the roadmap to grow existing products and pursue new ones.
Ensure delivery of high-quality, intuitive, and delightful user experiences for YouTube viewers.
Drive operational and executional excellence while leading creative and holistic thinking at scale.
Build relationships across the broader YouTube organization to socialize and influence cohesive, well-informed experiences.
Provide thought leadership on the future of video and entertainment experiences.
Represent the UX team's perspective in strategic discussions and decision-making processes.