MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, 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 or familiarity with a design tool including but not limited to
Sketch, Figma or Adobe applications.
Ability to be comfortable juggling multiple competing priorities while
finding suitable solutions and seeking help/advice where appropriate.
Ability to be proactive and have a positive attitude.
Enthusiasm and passion for new technologies, demonstrated through personal
projects and commitment to learning.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, customer
service capabilities, and critical thinking abilities.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Google User Experience (UX) Design Apprenticeship is a Department of Labor
Registered Apprenticeship Program and a structured learning and development
opportunity. During the 18 month program, 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 U.S.
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 will solve user needs through product design, shaping experiences with
learned UX skills. You’ll leverage AI-powered tools, when appropriate, for
research, synthesis, and prototyping. You will work cross-functionally (e.g.,
product management, software engineering, data science) to deliver accessible
products by applying UX best practices.
Apprentices are paid hourly for their time split between on-the-job training and
related technical instruction, and are required to dedicate 40 hours each week
to the program. Apprenticeships begin with an immersive virtual onboarding
experience to build a foundational understanding of the profession. Apprentices
will then join a Google team to train on-the-job, while continuing to engage in
track-specific learnings and career workshops throughout the program. As part of
the program, apprentices receive holistic career readiness support, and towards
the end of the program will have the time and space to prepare for their next
endeavor.
Find more details about apprenticeships and a list of FAQs on
goo.gle/apprenticeships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Empathize, define, and ideate solutions, using UX best practices.
Apply learnings from design training to real projects: empathizing with
users, defining pain points and needs, coming up with ideas for design
solutions, creating low-fidelity wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, and
testing designs to get user feedback.
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate user and business needs and
communicate designs effectively.
Practice responsible, effective, and innovative use of AI.