TikTok is hiring: Visual Designer (UX and Product Experience) - TikTok UX (San J

Visual Designer (UX and Product Experience) - TikTok UX (San Jose) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Team Introduction 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 Leverage strong graphic design and illustration skills to craft impactful visual narratives and brand-consistent assets across product and marketing; motion design skill is a plus. 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. Preferred Qualifications Proficient in A/B testing and data-driven design. Knowledge of front‑end programming. Enthusiastic about TikTok and its community. 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. About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have 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 is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We’re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an “Always Day 1” mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us. 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 from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing 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 $96,000 - $202,667 annually. Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). 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. 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