Visual/UI Designer III, Amazon_

DescriptionAre you a seasoned Visual/UI Designer, passionate about new technologies, driving change through data, and using customer obsessed design processes to create products and services.We're on a journey to build something new! The vehicle sales team is looking for a thoughtful and passionate Visual/UI Designer who sees technology as a way to re-imagine the car buying process. We are building new research, discovery, and shopping products that can connect customers to their car of choice. Our goal is to simplify the car buying process and our group functions as a start-up within Amazon. We offer a creative, fast paced, entrepreneurial work environment where you’ll be at the center of Amazon innovation.Key job responsibilitiesAs a tastemaker you have a strong sensibility of grid, type, iconography, and color theoryDesign at appropriate levels of fidelity from wireframes, visual mockups, and prototypesCreate themes that set vision and can be applied to existing layoutsConstruct UI components for use by designers and developersCreate and maintain component librariesWrite effectively to communicate design patterns for designers and developersEffectively communicate design rationales and how they are expressed for specific business and customer needsGuide the broader team on how to leverage the design systemCollaborate with other design teams to set and apply high level expression and branding that span across a range of devices and experiencesUnderstand current design systems and work with partners to set deployment strategyBe a passionate and effective advocate for design with non-design audiencesPlan projects for effective delivery while maintaining high standards for designAbout the teamThis role is with a new line of business with a vision to create innovative automotive discovery and shopping experiences on Amazon, providing customers better convenience and more selection. We’re collaborating with other experienced teams at Amazon to define the future of how customers research and shop for cars online.Basic Qualifications- 8+ years of design experience- Have an available online portfolio- Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementation- Knowledge of typographic and brand design principles- Proven history of design and development of a product design system and an emphasis on conceptual, visual, interaction design and strategic thinking.- Expert skill level with standard design tools.- A minimum of a BA/BS degree in a Design preferably in graphic design or visual communication design.Preferred Qualifications- Experience in end-to-end concept to shipping several full product development cycles; successful experience as an Art Director or equivalent role.- Experience creatively solving hard problems across complex products with simple yet transformational results.- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and effectively deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.- Expertise in typographic principles, motion design, and illustration.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 mazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,300/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 boutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.