Senior Interaction Designer, Meridian Studio, Google Ads

Google•Los Angeles, CA

26d•$159,000 - $230,000

About The Position

As an Interaction Designer at Google, you will use user-centered design methods to create industry-leading user experiences from concept through execution. You will work with design partners to evolve the Google design language and create beautiful, innovative products, collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, and a multidisciplinary UX team. The role is part of the Buying, Analytics, and Measurement (BAM) group, which is defining the future of Google Marketing Platform. The team turns sophisticated advertising data into relatable, trustworthy, and actionable insights, creating tools that help businesses understand advertising impact, assess performance, and identify opportunities. The work aims to make complex products clear for novices while retaining power for advanced practitioners. Google Ads applies AI, machine learning, and Generative AI models such as Gemini to its global advertising business. This team’s work includes protecting users from harm, improving ad quality, and optimizing campaigns for advertiser return on investment, in collaboration with teams such as Google Research and DeepMind. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The US salary range is $159,000–$230,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of interaction design experience in product design or UX design.
Include a portfolio, website, or other relevant link to work in the resume, with a viewable link or access instructions.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience designing enterprise products or tools.
Experience with artificial intelligence prototyping and data visualization.
Experience executing across the full UX lifecycle, from defining information architecture, user flows, and wireframes to delivering high-fidelity UI and interactive prototypes.
Ability to partner effectively with executive designers, product managers, and engineering teams, and clearly present design concepts to gain stakeholder alignment.
Track record of translating user research and complex domain requirements into intuitive solutions, rapidly iterating based on data, user feedback, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Create user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize, test, and refine Google product features.
Partner with executive UX designers, cross-functional partners, and stakeholders to present work, build alignment, and drive design projects.
Use user research insights, support activities, and stakeholder feedback to iterate and refine design solutions.
Develop deep product-domain knowledge to solve user issues and business goals while incorporating UX trends and technologies.
Share learnings, best practices, and work-stream insights to foster connection within the broader Google UX community.