Director, UX, Workspace Design System

Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or Interaction, or equivalent practical experience.15 years of experience in product design and related roles.10 years of experience in a senior role creating strategy and designing products.7 years of experience managing design teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience working collaboratively with senior designers and executives in product management and engineering.Experience elevating product craft, including proficiency in Figma.Experience with artificial intelligence and large language models.Proficiency in using and contributing to a design system and UI style guide.Ability to create a culture that nurtures talented UX team members, solves complex design problems, and delivers simple product solutions.Strong communication skills with the ability to understand, articulate positions, and advocate designs.About The JobIn this role, you'll bring new experiences to life with modern design tools. You will work alongside, influence, and inspire an exceptional team of designers, researchers, engineers, motion designers, and thinkers. As the Design Systems lead, you will direct the creation of a cohesive, modern experience across the Workspace product suite.

In this role, you will apply your passion for excellent user experiences to guide research and design processes, develop and grow talented members of your team, and fully enable your teams to create the best possible experiences across all of Google Workspace.

ResponsibilitiesRely on user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences—from concept to execution.Manage and mentor a team of 8 designers.Collaborate with product, engineering, and research partners to explore and evaluate concepts, support implementation, and independently move projects forward.Communicate progress and design rationale and align on design decisions with stakeholders and Workspace leadership.Influence product direction through effective storytelling to convey a compelling UX strategy, securing buy-in from cross-product stakeholders.

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