Staff AI Product Designer, Gemini Assistant, GeminiApp
Google DeepMind · Seattle, WA
- On site
- Full-time
- $265,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
Job highlights
- Design Gemini, a universal AI assistant.
- Shape future AI interactions for users.
- Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers.
- Create intuitive and impactful AI experiences.
- Work on cutting-edge generative AI products.
About the role
About the Role
The Gemini App Design team is instrumental in building the Gemini Universal Assistant, the conversational AI that people around the world use to collaborate with generative AI to fuel their imagination, expand their curiosity, and enhance their productivity. We're building innovative ways for people to get things done & enrich their lives. Our Design team is dedicated to developing the world's useful generative AI experiences.
At Google DeepMind, we aim to unlock state-of-the-art artificial intelligence capabilities across Alphabet, creating positive impact and magical product experiences for billions of users. We're a world-leading AI research company, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with artificial intelligence. Our groundbreaking research spans areas like machine learning, neuroscience, and systems engineering, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to creating more helpful and intuitive products. We're committed to developing AI responsibly and ethically, and we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where brilliant minds come together to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of AI.
The Integrated Assistance team contributes towards this mission by making Gemini a personalized universal assistant that is natively present across devices and apps. We unlock useful generative AI experiences through deep OS and app integrations, including the quick access Android overlay, embedded app entry points, and novel screen context capabilities. As shepherds of the largest volume surfaces in Gemini, we aim to guide users to understand the value of generative AI, including unique capabilities outside of the full screen Gemini app. We are a global team with designers based in Europe and US, and engineering and product partners in those locations as well as India. We partner closely with other UX designers in the Gemini App team, including research and modelling.
Responsibilities
- Architect intuitive AI experiences: Lead the design of user interfaces and consumer experiences for Gemini across diverse platforms and modalities, ensuring natural and efficient interaction.
- Contribute to product strategy and manage stakeholders: Use strong communication skills to collaborate with Product, Engineering and influence relevant stakeholders (e.g. in Gemini App, Android, other Google Apps) to define product strategy and influence key cross-functional decisions that drive positive user outcomes.
- Innovate through user-centered design: Translate user needs, technical understanding and business requirements into groundbreaking design solutions that amplify people’s capabilities and enrich their lives.
- Design with systems-thinking approach: Apply a systems-thinking approach to design user interfaces, understanding the impact of individual components and features on the overall AI-powered experience, optimized for AI's probabilistic nature and multimodal capabilities.
- Craft visually compelling interfaces: Create high-fidelity visual designs, encompassing layouts, typography, color palettes, and iconography, that are aesthetically pleasing and highly usable.
- Motion and interaction design: Design engaging interactions and fluid interfaces, utilizing tools like Origami Studio, Principle, and Protopie, and create motion designs that enhance user experience and effectively communicate complex information.
- Bridge design and technology: Leverage technical understanding to use system instructions and diverse prototyping methods, simulating model responses to inform design requirements and approaches.
- Champion design innovation: Stay current on the latest design trends and technologies, in consumer technology, generative AI and natural language processing, and leverage this knowledge to innovate.
- Design for ethical and societal impact: Consider the intricate interplay of AI models, user interface, ethical considerations, and societal impacts to develop responsible solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience designing user interfaces for complex software applications, with specific experience designing for conversational AI / LLMs
- A robust portfolio showcasing fluency in visual, motion, and interaction design skills, with specific examples of work specific to AI-powered interfaces and interactions and for leading consumer applications.
- Proficiency in designing user-centric experiences across diverse platforms (web, desktop, mobile), with a strong understanding of how to adapt AI interactions to different device contexts.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing intuitive and engaging interactions for AI-driven products
- Demonstrated expertise in guiding cross-functional teams through ideation, validation, and iteration processes, transforming abstract ideas into shippable product
- Familiarity with behavioral data and strong capability to create data-driven designs, while being equally capable of moving forward in the absence of data.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and Principle.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to listen, articulate positions, and challenge partners with new product design thinking
- Mastery in presentation and storytelling capabilities with the ability to communicate effectively to leadership and cross company teams
- A strong systems thinker with a passion for creating innovative and user-centered AI design solutions. Ability to understand the broader implications of AI technologies and design experiences that are ethical, accessible, and impactful.
- Demonstrated experience thriving in a startup environment, comfortable with the ambiguity, rapid iteration, and resourcefulness required to deliver impactful designs in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to foster divergent design thinking and translate complex AI concepts into user-centered product visions.
- Proven experience in shepherding radical ideas that leverage AI to create truly transformative product experiences.
- Experience prototyping interactive experiences using tools like Figma, ProtoPie, or Framer.
- Experience vibe-coding with tools like Loveable, ReplitFigmaMake, AI Studio, Cursor or AntiGravity.
- Experience with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Swift, Jetpack Compose) and coding tools (CLIs, IDEs).
- Demonstrable experience designing polished, highly performant mobile apps and experiences requiring OS integrations (Android, iOS).
- Experience driving product impact through close collaboration with user research, including expertise in user research methodologies for AI product evaluation.
Key skills/competency
- Staff AI Product Designer
- User Interface Design
- Conversational AI
- Generative AI
- Product Strategy
- User-Centered Design
- Systems Thinking
- Motion Design
- Interaction Design
- Ethical AI Design
Skills & topics
- AI Product Designer
- Gemini Assistant
- Google DeepMind
- Conversational AI
- Generative AI
- User Interface Design
- Interaction Design
- Product Strategy
- UX Design
- Machine Learning
- LLM
- Figma
- Prototyping
- Motion Design
- Systems Thinking
- Ethical AI
- Staff Designer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI product design, LLM experience, and a strong portfolio.
- Showcase your portfolio: Feature visual, motion, and interaction design for AI products.
- Emphasize collaboration: Detail experience guiding cross-functional teams and stakeholder management.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss design tools and AI principles.
- Demonstrate systems thinking: Explain how you approach complex AI system design.
Technical preparation
Master Figma, Principle, Protopie for prototyping.,Familiarize with front-end tech (HTML, CSS, JS).,Practice simulating AI model responses.,Study OS integration design patterns (Android, iOS).
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex AI product you designed.,How do you handle ambiguous design requirements?,How do you influence cross-functional partners?,Share an example of ethical AI design.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the core responsibilities of a Staff AI Product Designer at Google DeepMind for the Gemini Assistant?
- As a Staff AI Product Designer for the Gemini Assistant at Google DeepMind, you will lead the design of intuitive AI experiences across diverse platforms, contribute to product strategy, innovate through user-centered design, apply a systems-thinking approach, craft compelling visual and motion designs, bridge design and technology, champion design innovation, and ensure ethical AI design considerations.
- What qualifications are essential for this Staff AI Product Designer role?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Design or HCI, 7+ years of UI design experience with a focus on conversational AI/LLMs, a strong portfolio of AI-powered interfaces, proficiency in user-centric design across platforms, expertise in AI-driven product interactions, experience guiding cross-functional teams, familiarity with behavioral data, proficiency in design tools like Figma, and excellent communication and systems thinking skills.
- What kind of AI technologies and design principles are emphasized in this role?
- This role emphasizes designing for conversational AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and generative AI. Key design principles include user-centered design, systems thinking, ethical AI considerations, and adapting AI interactions to diverse platforms and device contexts. You'll leverage technical understanding to bridge design and AI model capabilities.
- How does Google DeepMind approach AI product design and development for Gemini?
- Google DeepMind approaches AI product design with a focus on creating positive impact and magical product experiences. For Gemini, the Integrated Assistance team prioritizes deep OS and app integrations to make it a personalized universal assistant. They collaborate closely with engineers, research scientists, and product managers, valuing responsible and ethical AI development.
- Can you describe the collaboration dynamics within the Gemini Integrated Assistance team?
- The Gemini Integrated Assistance team fosters a highly collaborative environment, working hand-in-hand with engineers, research scientists, and product managers. Designers also partner closely with other UX designers within the Gemini App team, including research and modeling specialists, to ensure a cohesive and innovative product development process.
- What is the expected level of experience for a Staff AI Product Designer at Google DeepMind?
- The role requires a high level of experience, with a minimum of 7 years in UI design for complex software applications, specifically in conversational AI and LLMs. It also demands demonstrated expertise in leading design processes, influencing stakeholders, and thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment, indicating a senior-level contributor.
- How does Google DeepMind ensure responsible and ethical AI design in Gemini?
- Google DeepMind is committed to developing AI responsibly and ethically. For the Gemini Assistant, designers are expected to consider the intricate interplay of AI models, user interface, ethical considerations, and societal impacts to develop solutions that are not only innovative but also responsible and beneficial.