Staff UX Designer, Google Labs

Google•Mountain View, CA

12h•$188,000 - $274,000

About The Position

The Staff UX Designer will shape how students and knowledge workers engage with AI and help continuously improve and evolve the Notebook product experience. The role is part of Google Labs, a group that incubates early-stage efforts and explores new technologies to advance Google’s products and mission. Working within a multidisciplinary UX team, the designer will collaborate with Product and Engineering, including leadership, to turn innovative ideas into user-facing products and prototypes. The work involves navigating ambiguity, applying user insights, and bridging design and engineering to support efficient, high-quality execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in product design or UX.
Experience working with visual and interaction design tools.
Experience in user interface design, data visualization, and prototyping.
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.
12 years of experience in product design or UX.
5 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
4 years of experience leading design projects.
3 years of experience working with executive leaders.

Responsibilities

Translate sophisticated, open-ended AI technical features into clear, intuitive, and reliable user experiences, reframing complex technical requirements as fluid user journeys.
Keep pace with advancing AI capabilities and maintain a strong technical grounding in core AI principles and constraints; thoughtfully incorporate AI methodologies to improve design efficiency, cross-functional communication, and outcomes.
Maintain high standards for user experience and visual design, make choices that improve overall product quality, mentor peers, and foster design excellence.
Use user research, empathy, and iterative testing to identify high-value product opportunities and address the evolving needs of knowledge workers and students.