Is Google a good company to work for as a UX Designer / Design Manager?

UX Designer / Design Manager professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 104 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open UX Designer / Design Manager Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked UX Designer / Design Manager interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay UX Designer / Design Manager employees well?

UX Designer / Design Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 104 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.2% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about UX Designer / Design Manager salaries at Google.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10532) , Senior Software Engineer (1610) , Intern (1237) , Software Developer (1221) , Account Manager (853) , Product Manager (796) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (771) , Analyst (758) , Program Manager (631) , Project Manager (610) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (515) , Internship (503) , Software Engineer(Internship) (499) , Manager (486)

What are the pros of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"My teammates were really great people and did a lot to help me get up and running."" ((in 4191 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3726 reviews)); "Great environment and culture for each individual to proactively dive into what ever they are working on." ((in 3501 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2659 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2338 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and lots to learn if you are not a learner it might not be the best place" ((in 821 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 734 reviews)); "Recent layoffs (I've not been impacted) have felt really sad to experience." ((in 584 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 583 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 304 reviews))

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Google UX Designer / Design Manager reviews

4.5

86% would recommend to a friend

(104 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

90% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Career opportunities

4.1

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

UX Designer / Design Manager employees have rated Google with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 104 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most UX Designer / Design Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by UX Designer / Design Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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104 reviews

5.0

Jun 29, 2025

Good place to work

Senior ux designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and somewhat flexible working hours

Cons

Things change constantly and it can be draining

5.0

Jun 14, 2025

good

Ui\ux designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company it is very

Cons

no cons in google good compnay

4.0

May 8, 2025

Noogler

Ux designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative Environment: Working at Google offers exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies. The company fosters a culture of innovation and encourages designers to think big. The cross-functional collaboration between designers, engineers, and product managers is seamless, promoting a holistic approach to product development. Learning Opportunities: Numerous internal workshops, talks, and resources are available, allowing continuous professional growth.

Cons

Navigating a vast organization can sometimes lead to slower decision-making processes. Given the scale of Google’s products, individual contributions might feel diluted in the grand scheme. Transitioning between teams or projects can be challenging due to the company’s size and structure. Advice to Management: Continue to streamline processes to reduce bureaucracy and enhance agility. Providing clearer pathways for internal mobility can further motivate and retain talent.

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