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Director, UX, YouTube Music and Podcasts

YouTube
Full-time
On-site

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or equivalent practical experience of 10 years in a senior role creating strategy and designing products.
  • 15 years of experience leading UX teams or design portfolios.
  • Experience managing and growing cross-discipline UX organizations, including senior managers and their teams.
  • Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Management experience of distributed teams and the ability to grow strong teams and leaders.
  • Knowledge of music industry and artist team business practices, including marketing and publishing needs.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, driving commitment and innovation across teams and peers.
  • Proven ability to work in a rapidly-changing industry and manage ambiguity while minimizing uncertainty.
  • Outstanding influencing and executive communication skills, and ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners.
  • Strong business judgment, strategic and analytical capabilities, including using data to drive strategy and business action.

About the job

YouTube is the first place people go to discover new content and music, be it on their phones, televisions, home's connected speakers, or the smartwatches. The YouTube Music & Podcasts team helps users discover and enjoy the world's best music and show content - official songs, albums, videos, live events/recordings, podcasts, and shows. We believe great listening experiences are a universal need and our job is to connect fans to their favorite artists and creators in ways that benefit the world.

As the UX Director for YouTube Music & Podcasts, you will be responsible for managing YouTube's most critical content vertical's experiences. The role requires thinking through the unique challenges of designing at scale across users and a myriad of platforms. You will lead a team to deliver high-impact, user-centered experiences and make key decisions on vision, strategy, and execution for complex, multi-quarter projects. You'll drive the development and execution of a comprehensive UX strategy and vision for a product area, ensuring it aligns with long-term business goals. Your role involves influencing cross-organizational collaborations, managing teams, and acting as a recognized internal expert to raise the bar for UX expertise across the organization.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $267,000-$376,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Create product visions and strategic roadmaps that lead to the growth of existing products and boldly pursuing new ones.
  • Drive operational and executional excellence, while leading creative and holistic thinking at scale across product releases, platforms, and devices.
  • Advocate effectively on behalf of the Music and Podcasts UX team and their users, empowering them visibly and behind the scenes.
  • Build relationships and operating rhythms with the broader YouTube organization to socialize and influence experiences that are cohesive and well-informed.
  • Serve as a strong thought leader to provide perspective on the evolution of Music and Podcasts, including Generative AI experiences and innovation.
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