<p>Apply</p> <p>share</p> <ul> <li>linkCopy link </li><li>emailEmail a friend </li></ul> <p>info_outline</p> <p>XApplicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.</p> <p>Minimum qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.</p> </li><li> <p>8 years of experience in product design or UX for consumer-facing (B2C) products.</p> </li><li> <p>3 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams.</p> </li><li> <p>Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</p> </li><li> <p>5 years of experience working in a cross-functional organization.</p> </li><li> <p>3 years of work experience working with executive leaders.</p> </li></ul> <p>About the job</p> <p>At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a UX Design Manager, you will drive this vision by defining product strategy, mitigating complexity, and conceptualizing ecosystem-level UX. You are a systems-level thinker and a fierce advocate for both your users and your team.</p> <p>You will be responsible for guiding the careers of your direct reports, helping them realize their full potential while fostering a culture of forward-thinking design. With a practiced eye for quality, you will transform complex workflows into elegantly simple experiences. You will collaborate closely with Engineering and Product Management leaders to align business goals with design innovation, leveraging your passion for brand, craft, and execution.</p> <p>As a Staff Visual Design Manager, you will define long-term design strategy across Google Maps. You'll lead teams to deliver holistic design solutions that increase product appeal and differentiation via execution in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p>The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.</p> <p>The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.</p> <p>The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</p> <p>Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Influence stakeholders across functions to gain support for design strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Drive the development of innovative design solutions to user, product, and business problems.</p> </li><li> <p>Drive a holistic design process, design system, or design language across teams or products.</p> </li><li> <p>Deliver improvements in design based on UX testing and stakeholder input and provide guidance and knowledge to engage stakeholders on product design to achieve product goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Drive project priorities in alignment with project goals, coordinate allocation of resources within the design project, and guide team members to develop individual OKRs.</p> </li></ul>