Senior Content Designer, Material Design @ Google
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Overview
As a Senior Content Designer, Material Design at Google, you will use your writing skills and design thinking to create engaging, clear, and user-centred content across multiple platforms. Your role will involve collaborating with product managers, engineers, researchers, marketers, and legal teams to drive cohesive user experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 6 years of experience in UX writing, content design, technical writing, or related fields.
- Proven leadership in content strategy projects with an impressive portfolio.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years interacting with executive leadership.
- Agency experience in writing, editorial, or UX writing.
- Experience in cross-functional technology organizations.
- Expertise in developing information architecture, accessibility best practices and localization.
- Understanding of online technology, web and mobile UI.
About the Role
In this role, you advocate for Google Design by creating clear and useful text that enhances product narratives. You will lead initiatives to develop content design systems, improve UX writing processes, and balance both tactical and strategic efforts across teams. Your work will support Google’s flagship products and contribute to building central solutions that remove technical barriers.
Responsibilities
- Advocate UX functions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Create compelling content that simplifies complex experiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop cohesive narratives.
- Lead the creation and improvement of design systems and UX writing frameworks.
- Balance tactical and strategic priorities across projects.
Compensation and Benefits
The US base salary range is $138,000-$202,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation is determined by role, level, and location.
Equal Opportunity
Google is an equal opportunity workplace. Applications from individuals with arrest or conviction records are considered under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Google is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Key skills/competency
- UX Writing
- Content Design
- Technical Writing
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Information Architecture
- Design Systems
- Empathy
- Data-driven Decisions
- Editorial
- Strategy
How to Get Hired at Google
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Google culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight UX writing, design, and leadership skills.
- Show your portfolio: Include work samples and project links.
- Prepare for interviews: Review design system and content strategy insights.