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Join a work-and-study program at Google — gain real-world experience and get paid in the process.
At Google, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Apprentices become part of our mission to build great products for every user, and their different experiences help ensure that our products are as diverse as our users.
User Experience Design Apprenticeship, January 2025 Start
Please complete your application before August 16, 2024.
Participation in the apprenticeship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the apprenticeship program.
The Google User Experience (UX) Design apprenticeship is a Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program and a structured learning and development opportunity. Apprentices will participate in on-the-job training, related technical instruction, and career development workshops to develop professional and durable skills. Upon completion, apprentices receive a nationally-recognized credential, certified by the United States Department of Labor.
As a User Experience (UX) Design apprentice at Google, you will develop the skills you need to pursue an entry-level career in UX design.
You’ll apply your learned skills directly to product design and design language, shaping interactions and solving user needs through new and improved features. The User Experience team gathers user insights and using them to deliver delightful user experiences. You’ll learn from multiple UX disciplines such as UX Designers, UX Researchers, UX Writers, UX Engineers, and UX Program Managers to create products and services that are innovative, universally accessible, and useful.
Job Responsibilities
Apply learnings from design training to real projects, empathizing with users, defining pain points and needs, coming up with ideas for design solutions, creating wireframes and prototypes, and testing designs to get user feedback.
Collaborate with partners from multiple disciplines to understand requirements, and provide creative, thoughtful solutions.
Communicate the user experience at various stages of the design process with wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, and high fidelity prototypes.
Understand the basics of UX research, and integrate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing products and services experience updates.
Qualifications:
High school degree, GED equivalent, or practical experience.
Not currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree program in a design-related field.
Less than 1 year of relevant user experience (UX) design experience through personal or professional projects, hobbies, or online coursework (Portfolios will not be collected or reviewed).
Preferred qualifications:
Experience using Google Workspace or a similar suite of productivity tools.
Experience working with customers and understanding how to address their needs.
Experience or familiarity with a design tool, including but not limited to Figma, Sketch, or Adobe applications.
Ability to comfortably manage multiple competing priorities while finding suitable solutions and seeking help/advice where appropriate.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, motivated, positive attitude, and excellent customer service capabilities.
Enthusiasm and passion for new technologies, demonstrated through personal projects and commitment to learning new skills.