Job Title: UX Writer and Content Designer
Location: Mountain View, California (Hybrid or Remote)
Contract: 6 Months
Company Overview:
We are seeking a talented and experienced UX Writer and Content Designer to join our team. The role focuses on creating high-impact content for consumer-facing advertising designs within Google’s search shopping experiences. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of UX designers, product managers, and engineers to refine content that elevates the user experience. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments, have a strong e-commerce background, and are excited about working on innovative projects in a supportive role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to create, refine, and optimize content for shopping experiences, particularly focusing on carousel design in search results.
- Design short-form content for consumer-facing experiences, such as return policies, deals, free shipping, and promotions.
- Work across both mobile and desktop platforms, with a particular focus on mobile-first content.
- Ensure that content is clear, concise, and user-friendly, adhering to the best practices in UX writing.
- Assist in modifying and adapting content to meet the specific needs of different consumer touchpoints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content strategies with design goals and user requirements.
Qualifications:
- 3-4 years of experience as a UX Writer, Content Designer, or similar role (candidates with up to 7-8 years of experience are also welcome if they are comfortable in a supporting role).
- Strong background in e-commerce or retail, with the ability to understand and communicate user needs effectively.
- Experience creating content for consumer-facing or advertising-focused experiences.
- Proficiency in Google Docs; familiarity with Figma or Sketch is a plus.
- Experience with mobile-first content design and knowledge of the unique challenges of mobile interfaces.
- Ability to collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to refine and optimize content.
- Strong portfolio of work that showcases your ability to design content for digital platforms, particularly for consumer experiences (submission of a portfolio or website is required).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working on shopping experiences and understanding how to articulate retail features such as return policies and promotions in a concise and user-friendly manner.
- E-commerce experience is highly preferred.
- Ability to adapt quickly and contribute to ongoing projects within a supporting role.
- Knowledge of UX writing best practices and how to translate complex requirements into engaging, easy-to-understand content for users.