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Google · 10 hours ago

Staff UX Designer, YouTube Ads Formats

San Bruno, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$178K/yr - $265K/yr

8+ years exp

Google is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Staff UX Designer for YouTube Ads Formats. In this role, you will architect the future of mobile, desktop, and tablet experiences, transforming how viewers engage with advertiser content across the platform.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect the foundational identity for ad experiences across YouTube’s core surfaces from the fluid consumption of Shorts to the leaned-back discovery of the YouTube Main App ensuring each surface plays to its unique superpowers but connects fluidly through a shared design language

Architect our horizontal ad strategy by identifying high-impact opportunities and developing a cohesive goal that harmonizes brand stories across YouTube surfaces

Push the boundaries of technology and creativity by challenging established thinking and architecting modern approaches that allow brands to tell their stories with authenticity and impact

Bring complex architectural goals to life through high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes, using inspirational storytelling to align stakeholders and drive outcomes

Elevate the visual quality of new and existing features with a critical eye for aesthetics and UI craft

Qualification

Product designUX designVisual design systemsHuman-Computer InteractionPrototypingAestheticsUI craftCross-functional collaborationLeadershipStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

8 years of experience in product design or UX

Experience implementing visual design systems across a range of platforms

Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions)

Preferred

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

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

Google has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (8763)

2024 (8872)

2023 (9682)

2022 (11626)

2021 (9109)

2020 (9785)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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