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Senior Staff Product Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA's 'Computer Systems Analyst' or 'Engineer' categories when the position requires a qualifying bachelor's degree. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens require a U.S. consular appointment under the TN annual allocation.
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This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in product design or user experience (UX) with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for consumer products.
- Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 15 years of experience in product design or user experience (UX) with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for consumer products.
- Experience with 0-1 products or features, designing across multiple platforms and modalities.
- Experience designing (auto-layout, variables, component libraries) and prototyping (creating animated prototypes, leveraging videos and GIFs to simulate reality) in Figma.
- Experience leveraging new tools for vibe coding in day-to-day processes, with previous coding experience.
ABOUT THE JOB
At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.
As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.
As a Staff User Experience Designer on the team, you will focus on setting the goal for Artificial Intelligence Mode and getting in the weeds with product and engineering to ensure we're shipping the best product possible.
You will work on model-driven user interaction and layout in our Artificial Intelligence Mode responses, help define the overall product architecture, and define innovative features based on new model capabilities. This is a great opportunity to work on the bleeding edge of Artificial Intelligence Mode.
In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$329,000 + 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
- Lead projects focused on new product ideas and opportunities within artificial intelligence (AI) Mode in partnership with user researchers and user experience (UX) engineers.
- Manage the experience of shipping features in AI Mode.
- Influence executive leaders and cross-functional partners to build frontier experiences.
- Take problems and create clarity through design and prototyping.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in product design or user experience (UX) with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for consumer products.
- Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 15 years of experience in product design or user experience (UX) with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for consumer products.
- Experience with 0-1 products or features, designing across multiple platforms and modalities.
- Experience designing (auto-layout, variables, component libraries) and prototyping (creating animated prototypes, leveraging videos and GIFs to simulate reality) in Figma.
- Experience leveraging new tools for vibe coding in day-to-day processes, with previous coding experience.
ABOUT THE JOB
At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.
As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.
As a Staff User Experience Designer on the team, you will focus on setting the goal for Artificial Intelligence Mode and getting in the weeds with product and engineering to ensure we're shipping the best product possible.
You will work on model-driven user interaction and layout in our Artificial Intelligence Mode responses, help define the overall product architecture, and define innovative features based on new model capabilities. This is a great opportunity to work on the bleeding edge of Artificial Intelligence Mode.
In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$329,000 + 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
- Lead projects focused on new product ideas and opportunities within artificial intelligence (AI) Mode in partnership with user researchers and user experience (UX) engineers.
- Manage the experience of shipping features in AI Mode.
- Influence executive leaders and cross-functional partners to build frontier experiences.
- Take problems and create clarity through design and prototyping.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Staff Product Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
TN approval hinges on demonstrating that Senior Staff Product Designer work requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just general design talent. Frame your portfolio around systems-level thinking, cross-functional leadership, and degree-dependent deliverables like design systems architecture or research methodologies.
Target employers with active design leadership pipelines
Focus your search on companies with recent visa filings for design or product roles. Employers experienced with work visa sponsorship—whether through H-1B, E-3, or other programs—demonstrate familiarity with specialty occupation requirements and are more likely to move quickly through the TN sponsorship process without delays.
Get your degree equivalency documented before interviews
If your bachelor's is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, have a credential evaluation completed before your offer stage. CBP officers at the border can and do question foreign degree equivalency, and a certified evaluation removes that friction from your TN application.
Negotiate TN filing responsibilities into your offer letter
Unlike H-1B, TN doesn't require USCIS petition approval, so some employers mistakenly treat it as the employee's responsibility. Clarify in writing that the employer prepares the support letter and covers filing logistics before you sign anything.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring design roles
Searching broadly wastes time when you're targeting TN-eligible design leadership positions. Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively sponsoring TN and H-1B roles in product design, so you can prioritize outreach to companies already set up to support your application.
Request a Canadian border port entry appointment for faster admission
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry without pre-filing. Arriving with a complete package, including your employer support letter, job offer, and degree documentation, lets CBP adjudicate your TN the same day with no waiting period.
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Does a Senior Staff Product Designer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It can, but the classification requires careful framing. Senior Staff Product Designer roles most commonly qualify under the 'Computer Systems Analyst' TN category when the position involves systems-level UX architecture, design operations, or cross-functional product development requiring a specific bachelor's degree. Roles framed purely around visual craft without a degree requirement are harder to support under TN's specialty occupation standard.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Senior Staff Product Designer roles?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role. There's no lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition required, so Canadian citizens can get TN status at the border the same day they arrive with a complete package. H-1B requires lottery selection, a six-month wait, and substantial employer filing costs. The tradeoff is that TN requires maintaining a nonimmigrant intent posture, unlike H-1B's dual-intent status.
Where can I find Senior Staff Product Designer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters for employers actively sponsoring TN and H-1B visas in product design and UX leadership roles, so you're not guessing which companies will engage on sponsorship. Most general job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status at all, which means significant time lost vetting employers who won't support a TN application.
What documentation does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that describes your role, your specific duties, the degree requirement, your qualifications, and your salary and employment terms. The letter must clearly establish that the position constitutes a specialty occupation under one of the USMCA-recognized TN categories. For Canadian applicants, CBP reviews this at the port of entry without any USCIS pre-filing.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship for a Senior Staff Product Designer role?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican TN applicants must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate and are subject to the annual TN allocation for Mexican nationals. Processing timelines depend on consulate appointment availability. The substantive documentation requirements, specialty occupation framing, employer support letter, and degree evidence are identical to what Canadian applicants present at the border.
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