Senior AI Product Designer Jobs in California
Senior AI Product Designer jobs in California are concentrated in San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles, where companies like Apple, Google, and Adobe maintain large design and AI product teams. The role combines UX strategy, machine learning product thinking, and interaction design, with the most consistent demand in AI platform development, conversational interfaces, and generative AI tooling. California's density of AI-first companies and major tech headquarters makes it one of the most active markets for senior-level design talent in the country. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary...
What you'll do...
As a Senior visual designer you will define the visual voice for Walmart's highest-stakes, highest visibility moments. You bring exceptional visual, typographic, editorial, and motion craft — and the pragmatic production discipline to deliver work fast — alongside the executive presence to operate comfortably with executive feedback, shaping narratives and influencing decisions. You set the standard for communications design across the enterprise, working with autonomy, authority, and a relentless commitment to world-class craft.About the team:
The Global Design Systems team develops and maintains standards that enhance experiences across Walmart’s products and services worldwide. This team creates engaging digital solutions for customers, associates, and partners in various environments, including home, stores, and mobile platforms. Their work spans a broad portfolio, from consumer-facing platforms to supply chain applications. In this role, you will support associates by delivering systems that enable faster, more confident decision-making, contributing to seamless and efficient user experiences throughout Walmart’s extensive ecosystem.
*Immigration Sponsorship support is NOT available for this role*
What you'll do:
Visual identity & craft
- Define and lead visual and editorial identity for the highest-visibility org-level communications: executive presentations, events, and all-hands.
- Set art direction at world-class standards: typography, layout, editorial systems, and motion that are refined, expressive, and authoritative.
Production & delivery
- Deliver production-ready assets and support end-to-end delivery for events.
- Architect reusable templates, editorial frameworks, and toolkits that enable consistent outputs by non-designers across the enterprise.
- Serve as a trusted visual design partner for executives, translating strategy into compelling visual narratives.
- Define standards and craft guidelines; mentor and elevate the broader design community.
What you'll bring:
- Strong experience in graphic/visual design, brand identity, motion design, or studio/agency art direction.
- Portfolio demonstrating world class typography, editorial design, brand systems, executive communications, and motion.
- Advanced craft across typographic systems, layout, color, iconography, and motion.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders.
- Strong production discipline: Figma, After Effects (or equivalent), Powerpoint, clean file systems and documentation.
- Experience building templates and reusable visual toolkits for large, complex organizations.
- Background in event/streaming, stage, or broadcast graphics.
- Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and front-end constraints.
- Comfort working within and extending design systems; experience applying brand standards across communication formats.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area and 3 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Design certification (for example, IDEOU - Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate), Driving product development in a user experience area, Master's degree in UI/UX Design, Interactive and Visual Design, Product Design, or related area, Related industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), UI/UX, Interactive and Visual Design, Electronics Art, Multimedia Design, or related area, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.Primary Location...
850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Position Summary...
What you'll do...
As a Senior visual designer you will define the visual voice for Walmart's highest-stakes, highest visibility moments. You bring exceptional visual, typographic, editorial, and motion craft — and the pragmatic production discipline to deliver work fast — alongside the executive presence to operate comfortably with executive feedback, shaping narratives and influencing decisions. You set the standard for communications design across the enterprise, working with autonomy, authority, and a relentless commitment to world-class craft.About the team:
The Global Design Systems team develops and maintains standards that enhance experiences across Walmart’s products and services worldwide. This team creates engaging digital solutions for customers, associates, and partners in various environments, including home, stores, and mobile platforms. Their work spans a broad portfolio, from consumer-facing platforms to supply chain applications. In this role, you will support associates by delivering systems that enable faster, more confident decision-making, contributing to seamless and efficient user experiences throughout Walmart’s extensive ecosystem.
*Immigration Sponsorship support is NOT available for this role*
What you'll do:
Visual identity & craft
- Define and lead visual and editorial identity for the highest-visibility org-level communications: executive presentations, events, and all-hands.
- Set art direction at world-class standards: typography, layout, editorial systems, and motion that are refined, expressive, and authoritative.
Production & delivery
- Deliver production-ready assets and support end-to-end delivery for events.
- Architect reusable templates, editorial frameworks, and toolkits that enable consistent outputs by non-designers across the enterprise.
- Serve as a trusted visual design partner for executives, translating strategy into compelling visual narratives.
- Define standards and craft guidelines; mentor and elevate the broader design community.
What you'll bring:
- Strong experience in graphic/visual design, brand identity, motion design, or studio/agency art direction.
- Portfolio demonstrating world class typography, editorial design, brand systems, executive communications, and motion.
- Advanced craft across typographic systems, layout, color, iconography, and motion.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders.
- Strong production discipline: Figma, After Effects (or equivalent), Powerpoint, clean file systems and documentation.
- Experience building templates and reusable visual toolkits for large, complex organizations.
- Background in event/streaming, stage, or broadcast graphics.
- Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and front-end constraints.
- Comfort working within and extending design systems; experience applying brand standards across communication formats.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area and 3 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Design certification (for example, IDEOU - Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate), Driving product development in a user experience area, Master's degree in UI/UX Design, Interactive and Visual Design, Product Design, or related area, Related industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), UI/UX, Interactive and Visual Design, Electronics Art, Multimedia Design, or related area, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.Primary Location...
850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.See All 115+ Senior AI Product Designer Jobs in California
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Senior AI Product Designer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon10
- Google7
- Tesla6
- Amazon Web Services5
- Apple4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Retail2
- Manufacturing2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior AI product designer jobs across California.
- 7 or more years of product design experience with at least 2 years focused on AI or ML-powered products
- Portfolio demonstrating shipped AI features, including conversational UI, recommendation systems, or generative tools
- Proficiency in Figma and experience running design sprints with cross-functional AI engineering teams
- Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, model limitations, and human-in-the-loop design patterns
- Experience conducting user research and translating findings into AI product strategy for complex workflows
- Bachelor's or master's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or a related field
Senior AI Product Designer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior ai product designer in California?
The path to a senior ai product designer role in California runs through a combination of formal education and demonstrated product impact. Most hiring managers expect a degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field, followed by several years designing digital products. California's concentration of AI companies means candidates who can show shipped AI features, not just concepts, move fastest. Building expertise in ML-adjacent design patterns and contributing to open-source or side projects with AI components strengthens a portfolio significantly.
Which companies hire senior ai product designers in California?
California senior ai product designer roles are posted by Amazon, Google, and Tesla and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of AI-first startups alongside major tech headquarters means hiring is active at both enterprise scale and early-stage companies across the state.
Which California cities have the most senior ai product designer jobs?
San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and Los Angeles have the most senior ai product designer openings in California right now. The San Francisco Bay Area drives the bulk of demand due to its concentration of AI-native companies and major tech headquarters, while Los Angeles has grown steadily as entertainment, media, and ad-tech companies invest in AI product capabilities.
Are there remote senior ai product designer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 39% of senior ai product designer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work happens in collaborative digital tools rather than on-site. Research, ideation, and design reviews are particularly well-suited to remote formats, though some companies require in-person presence for critical product launches or cross-functional workshops.
How can I get hired as a senior ai product designer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an adjacent product or UX role into AI-adjacent projects at your current employer or a California tech company. Large California employers including Salesforce, Adobe, and various Bay Area startups regularly run new-grad rotational product programs and associate product designer tracks. Building a portfolio with AI-focused case studies, even from speculative or internship projects, and earning a Google UX Design certificate or completing an AI product management course can differentiate candidates without direct AI design titles.
Where can I find and apply to senior ai product designer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior ai product designer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across cities and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one without creating an account or signing up.
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