UX Design Manager, Google Ads

Google is seeking a UX Design Manager for their Google Ads team to help define and drive the future of Google design. This role is part of Google User Experience (UX), which consists of multi-disciplinary teams including UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers. The position requires a thoughtful team leader and systems-level design thinker who can guide team members' careers while being a fierce advocate for users.

The role focuses on Google Ads, which powers the open internet by connecting people, publishers, and advertisers through innovative advertising products. This includes search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising, as well as analytics. The team creates trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads, helping businesses of all sizes grow effectively.

As a UX Design Manager, you'll be responsible for understanding both the execution of UX and the business aspects of Google's products. You'll collaborate with leaders across UX, Engineering, and Product Management to create innovative experiences, with a focus on brand, craft, and design quality. The position requires strong leadership skills to manage and develop team members, along with the ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders.

The role offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $168,000-$252,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an opportunity to join a company committed to creating elegantly simple user experiences from complex workflows, while working with some of the most impactful advertising products in the industry.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in product design or UX, with 3 years of leadership experience. They should be able to drive design strategies, influence stakeholders, and maintain a clear vision of the future of user experience while pursuing forward-thinking design solutions.