Onsite in San Jose, this product designer role invites you to shape TikTok UX by combining design mastery with code and AI tooling. You’ll move ideas from concept to testable experiences, guiding product behavior through practical prototypes and lightweight implementations. The compensation ranges from USD 108,000 to 220,400 per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and impact.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing benefits
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
About the team
The TikTok UX team leads product design for the TikTok app, with vertical ownership across Core app Product Infrastructure, Social, Search, Creation, Platform Responsibilities, and Design Systems. The team applies professional design methods to improve both user experience and the efficiency of product development across these areas.
Responsibilities
- Design and build product experiences
- Create intuitive experiences and bring them to life through working prototypes or lightweight implementations
- Prototype with code using Vibe Coding and AI coding assistants to rapidly turn ideas into interactive, testable prototypes
- Bridge design and engineering by translating concepts into functional experiences
- Drive product innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance user experience in social interactions, content creation, and AI-driven workflows
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to define direction and ship high‑quality experiences
Requirements
- 3+ years of product design experience for mobile or web products
- Strong visual and interaction design skills
- Ability to code prototypes or lightweight features (HTML/CSS/JS, React, Swift, or similar)
- Experience using AI coding tools or Vibe Coding workflows
- Strong product thinking and problem-solving ability
Technologies
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- React
- Swift
- Vibe Coding
- AI coding assistants
Compensation
The base salary range for this position in San Jose is USD 108,000 – 220,400 annually. Compensation may vary outside this range based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or restricted stock units.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Our global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices around the world including New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why join us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect, supported by diverse teams that enhance both value for communities and everyday joy.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to reflect the communities we reach in our workplace.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected considerations. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
