TikTok
Product Designer (Visual Experience) - TikTok UX (San Jose)
TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Product Designer (Visual Experience) - TikTok UX (San Jose)
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Overview TikTok UX team is responsible for the product design of the core TikTok app. Our key vertical ownership areas include Core app Product Infrastructure, Social, Search, Creation, and Design Systems. Providing professional design methods and practices, the team helps improve user experience and working efficiency of these products and areas.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with product managers, product designers, and engineers to transform complex product requirements into elegant and intuitive visual solutions.
Own the visual design of core features and new product lines, covering UI, brand expression, and multi-platform consistency.
Propose and drive systematic visual improvement plans, including design guidelines, component libraries, and scalable design systems.
Keep up to date with design trends and emerging technologies to ensure our product remains innovative and visually competitive.
Elevate the team’s overall design standards through design reviews, best practices, and cross-functional collaboration.
Mentor junior and mid-level designers, fostering stronger product thinking and visual design skills across the team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or above in Visual Communication, Art/Design, Product Design, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in product design, with a strong focus on UI and visual design for digital products.
Proven ability to balance product thinking with a high standard of visual craft.
Strong portfolio showcasing product-oriented visual design, system-level improvements, and impactful user experiences.
Solid understanding of design systems and the ability to build and scale them across platforms.
Experienced in collaborating with various organizational stakeholders.
Open-minded, self-motivated, receptive to feedback, and patient.
Entrepreneurial, adaptable to rapid changes and less-than-ideal situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in A/B testing and data-driven design.
Knowledge of front-end programming.
Enthusiastic about TikTok and its community.
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover and connect, and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We embrace challenges, iterate, and maintain an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our users, our company, and ourselves.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people globally, and so does our workplace. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to reflect the communities we reach.
TikTok Accommodation TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information For Pay Transparency: Compensation Description (Annually). The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115,200 - $255,867 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits vary by location and role. Day one benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time are provided (prorated on hire with tenure-based increases). The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may affect job duties and the conditional offer of employment, including interactions with clients, handling confidential information, and exercising sound judgment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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Overview TikTok UX team is responsible for the product design of the core TikTok app. Our key vertical ownership areas include Core app Product Infrastructure, Social, Search, Creation, and Design Systems. Providing professional design methods and practices, the team helps improve user experience and working efficiency of these products and areas.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with product managers, product designers, and engineers to transform complex product requirements into elegant and intuitive visual solutions.
Own the visual design of core features and new product lines, covering UI, brand expression, and multi-platform consistency.
Propose and drive systematic visual improvement plans, including design guidelines, component libraries, and scalable design systems.
Keep up to date with design trends and emerging technologies to ensure our product remains innovative and visually competitive.
Elevate the team’s overall design standards through design reviews, best practices, and cross-functional collaboration.
Mentor junior and mid-level designers, fostering stronger product thinking and visual design skills across the team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or above in Visual Communication, Art/Design, Product Design, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in product design, with a strong focus on UI and visual design for digital products.
Proven ability to balance product thinking with a high standard of visual craft.
Strong portfolio showcasing product-oriented visual design, system-level improvements, and impactful user experiences.
Solid understanding of design systems and the ability to build and scale them across platforms.
Experienced in collaborating with various organizational stakeholders.
Open-minded, self-motivated, receptive to feedback, and patient.
Entrepreneurial, adaptable to rapid changes and less-than-ideal situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in A/B testing and data-driven design.
Knowledge of front-end programming.
Enthusiastic about TikTok and its community.
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover and connect, and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We embrace challenges, iterate, and maintain an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our users, our company, and ourselves.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people globally, and so does our workplace. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to reflect the communities we reach.
TikTok Accommodation TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information For Pay Transparency: Compensation Description (Annually). The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115,200 - $255,867 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits vary by location and role. Day one benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time are provided (prorated on hire with tenure-based increases). The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may affect job duties and the conditional offer of employment, including interactions with clients, handling confidential information, and exercising sound judgment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TikTok by 2x
Get notified about new Product Designer jobs in San Jose, CA.
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