Google Hiring- Art Director (YouTube Design Systems)
📍 San Bruno, CA | 💼 Mid-Level | 🏢 Hybrid Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 6+ years of visual design experience in product design or UX/UI design. Experience in creative/art direction, defining system-wide illustration styles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality illustration or animation work. Portfolio/website link required (include in your resume). Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years working in complex, cross-functional organizations. 2+ years leading design projects. Experience translating brand strategy into scalable visual guidelines. About the Role At Google/YouTube, design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about shaping meaningful, accessible experiences for millions of users worldwide. As Art Director for YouTube Design Systems, you’ll define and implement a new illustration and animation style for YouTube, helping shape its global visual language. You will: Lead creative direction for illustration/animation across YouTube. Establish scalable visual guidelines ensuring brand consistency. Collaborate across Google teams to evolve tools, processes, and frameworks. Drive concept development, visual strategy, and product commitments. Ensure brand promise and creative identity are carried through all products. This role blends hands-on creativity with leadership, requiring both a visionary design eye and operational efficiency. Why Join Us At YouTube, we believe in giving everyone a voice and building communities through shared stories. You’ll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, solving meaningful problems while shaping the future of digital storytelling. Compensation & Benefits 💰 US base salary range: $151,000 – $222,000 (depending on skills, experience, and location)➕ Bonus, equity, and Google’s top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid leave, employee discounts & more). 📩 Apply now with your resume + portfolio to join YouTube’s design team and help redefine visual storytelling at sca