Principal UX Design, Amazon

Description Amazon Ads is looking for a Principal UX Designer to join us as we innovate and streamline campaign planning, management, and reporting experiences, making the complex seem simple. Youll be involved in all aspects of product development from brainstorming the next innovation to working collaboratively with user research, engineering, product management to bring it to life. We are looking for a Principal UX designer that loves learning, and is passionate about conceiving experiences in the abstract and then driving that vision into solid design deliverables such as complex workflows, wireframes, user interface designs, interaction models, and prototypes. You have comprehensive understanding of the current state of web technology and best practices, with a critical awareness of implications on user-centered design and functionality. You are detail-oriented, comfortable working on technical teams, skilled in using data to make decisions and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. At Amazon we put our customers first in everything we do including our advertising programs. We are investing heavily in building solutions that enable brands to connect with their customersglobally and at scalewhere they shop, read, watch videos, and share online. The AUX team excels at distilling the needs of a diverse user base into experiences that balance efficiency with robust utility. Key job responsibilities * Own the UX of an emerging product with impact across Amazon * Create user-centered designs by considering market analysis, data, customer feedback, user research and technical constraints/opportunities. * Quickly and thoroughly create user flows, wireframes, design mockups, and prototypes to effectively conceptualize new product initiatives. * Relentlessly simplify and distill complex processes into intuitive and elegant UI. * Establish and maintain detailed user-interface patterns and specificationsworking closely with developers to see your design through to deployment. * Communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization. * Partner closely with other product and design teams across Amazon * Mentor junior talent Additional basic requirements (basic requirements are set already) * Examples of shipped work across multiple platforms About the team Amazon Advertising operates at the intersection of eCommerce and advertising, offering a rich array of advertising solutions with the goal of helping our customers find and discover anything they want to buy. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: New York, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA Basic Qualifications - 10+ years of design experience - Have an available online portfolio - Experience with best practices for User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design - Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution Preferred Qualifications - Experience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on data - Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure, Keynote, and InVision Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.