Job Responsibilities:

• You will report into the Director of Product Design.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end design process for app and web products, translating strategy into visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, product, business, marketing, etc. to generate innovative ideas with a focus on delivering high-quality user experiences.
• Take a data-driven approach and identify areas of improvement for overall business success. Design and implement solutions that enhance key metrics.
• Conduct user testing and research to assess user satisfaction levels and identify problems. Provide actionable recommendations for improvement based on research findings.
• Communicate and collaborate with external partners to align user experience goals and provide design expertise.  
• Establish and maintain design systems to ensure consistency and reusability. Continuously improve design processes and workflows. 
• Mentor and inspire other designers. Actively contribute to building a strong design team and user-centered culture.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in design, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in UX, UI, product design, graphic design, user research, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of successful product launches and iterations.
• Excellent aesthetic capabilities to create high-quality interfaces and graphics to enhance the visual appeal and overall user experience of software products. 
• Experience in user testing and user experience research. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in motion design and/or video editing is a strong plus. 
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus.
• Must be based in the California Bay Area and have the ability to work from the office at least 3 days a week.

Applicants must submit a portfolio showcasing their work.

AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this CA based position is $166,000 - $230,000. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits.

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