Product Designer (Design Engineering AI workflow)

Responsibilities

• Shape the AI transformation of the design system and workflows, defining how AI agents, skills, and tools apply to design; convert the design system into an AI-readable asset and explore end-to-end AI-driven workflows from inspiration to delivery.
• Hands-on development of internal AI tools by fluently using AI coding tools to build and refine agents, skills, and design utilities that accelerate AI adoption.
• Design a scalable design system that accommodates product and AI needs, applying abstraction and innovation to ensure maintainability and readiness for advanced AI workflows.
• Enhance overall app quality by applying industry-leading design craft to opportunities across business lines and pursuing holistic optimizations.
• Promote adoption of the design system and AI workflows by distilling complex problems, maintaining clear documentation (usage guidelines and best practices), and conducting trainings to foster cross-team usage.
• Collaborate with engineers across platforms to translate design system standards into high-quality implementations and ensure cross-platform consistency.

Requirements

• Open to candidates at any experience level; the emphasis is on deep hands-on practice with AI coding tools and the ability to independently translate product and design ideas into high-fidelity, interactive demos that validate experience and feasibility.
• Strong product and data sense with sharp design judgment, a high aesthetic standard, meticulous attention to experience detail, and a knack for elevating AI-generated output from ordinary to exceptional.
• Ability to identify and define problems in complex business and user contexts, propose well-judged solutions, and drive them to launch.
• Effective communication and cross-team collaboration; optimism and adaptability in fast-changing environments.
• Proactive with a continual learning mindset, reflecting on practice to derive reusable methods and insights.
• Experience shipping social, creator, or content products at scale.
• Side projects involving social, AI-driven, or generative experiences.
• Hands-on coding background.
• Passion for TikTok and creator communities.

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 the product design of the TikTok app, with core ownership across Core app Product Infrastructure, Social, Creation, and Design Systems. The team brings professional design methods and practices to improve user experience and operational efficiency across these areas.

Job Information

• Base salary range: $76,000 - $168,000 annually
• Location: San Jose, CA onsite
• 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/incentives and restricted stock units
• Benefits may vary by employment type and location; employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more
• Additional leave: 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated with tenure)

For Los Angeles County (Unincorporated) Candidates

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues
• Handling confidential information, including proprietary and trade secrets, and access to information technology systems
• Exercising sound judgment

About TikTok

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. The company operates globally from offices in multiple cities, including its primary hubs in Los Angeles and Singapore.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is central to TikTok's mission. The platform enables authentic expression, discovery, and connection, supported by diverse teams that help realize this impact every day.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to an inclusive workplace that values varied skills, experiences, and perspectives. The company aims to reflect the communities it serves and fosters an environment that welcomes diverse voices.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in its recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. For assistance or accommodations, please reach out at RA-request.