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.
This apprenticeship is intended for individuals who want to learn and develop entry-level technical and professional skills in user experience (UX) design. If you’re currently pursuing or have completed a degree in a User Experience (UX) Design-related field, we encourage you to browse our University Graduate and Internship opportunities.
To apply: Once you have gathered all of the required application materials (see below), click on the “Apply” button on this page to upload them in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred):
- In the “Resume Section:” attach one single document that contains an updated resume and answers to the essay questions (see below) in English.
Essay Questions: Your essay responses should be combined with your resume to create one PDF attachment—this should be added to the "Resume Section". (Each essay response should be 2000 words or less):
- Why is an apprenticeship program a better fit for you than a full-time role would be at this time? What do you hope to leave this 18-month program with OR How will this program help you achieve your long-term career goals?
- Share an example of a time when you took the initiative to gain new skills or knowledge. How did you approach this? What resources or methods do you find most effective for growing as a professional in the workplace?
- 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).
- 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.
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.
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 g.co/Apprenticeships.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $51,000-$68,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
- 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.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
