Staff UX Designer, YouTube Connections

YouTube is seeking a Staff UX Designer to join their Connections team, focusing on developing new sharing features that foster meaningful connections on the platform. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, working to enhance user engagement and community building. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of consumer UX design experience who can lead design projects and work effectively with executive leaders.

The role involves creating intuitive and engaging user experiences that align with YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice and building communities through stories. You'll be responsible for developing comprehensive UX deliverables, from user flows to high-fidelity mockups, while maintaining and evolving YouTube's design system. The position requires balancing user needs, business goals, and safety considerations.

As a Staff UX Designer, you'll work within Google's User Experience (UX) team, collaborating with researchers, writers, content strategists, program managers, and engineers. The role offers competitive compensation ($178,000-$265,000) plus bonus, equity, and benefits, reflecting the senior nature of the position.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, demonstrated through experience mentoring teams and working with executives. You'll need to understand social media dynamics and be able to navigate complex, cross-functional organizations. This role presents an opportunity to shape how millions of users connect and share on one of the world's largest platforms, making it an exciting challenge for a seasoned UX professional looking to make a significant impact.