Amazon
Principal UX Designer, Amazon Benefits
Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Job ID: 2782735 | Amazon.com Services LLC
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.Benefits Experience & Technology (BXT) is on a mission to revolutionize the employee benefits experience. We're seeking a customer-obsessed Principal UX Designer to join us in building unparalleled solutions that support the health, wealth, and wellbeing of our global workforce.We're looking for a seasoned UX leader with a track record of thinking big and inventing while also delivering quickly. Our ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a passion for diving deep into complex UX problems, an ability to see around corners, and the tenacity to work around difficult design limitations. This role requires an effective collaborator and hands-on leader who can set a vision and strategy, establish mechanisms to scale their impact, inspire and empower other designers, and elevate the design quality of the entire team.This role can be based in our Seattle or Arlington, VA offices and is expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. To be considered, please submit a link to your portfolio or case studies.Key job responsibilities
Define the UX vision and strategy for an emerging product with impact across AmazonAnalyze customer problems and oversee the design of delightful solutions that meet business goalsWork closely with product and business partners to develop a shared vision and lead the design process to deliver on those objectivesCreate user-centered designs by considering market analysis, data, customer feedback, user research, and technical constraints/opportunitiesQuickly iterate on user flows, wireframes, design mockups, and prototypes to conceptualize new product initiativesCommunicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and levels of the organizationPresent design work to partners and executive leadership for review, feedback, and approvalMentor other designers and elevate the overall quality of the team's workAdditional role expectations:
Leads with passion and conviction, inspiring others to share the same visionRaises the bar on design quality while also driving operational excellence at scaleExhibits excellent judgment in navigating challenging issues to drive product progressCommunicates effectively within the team, across peer groups, and to senior leadershipPlays a visible, driving role in the Design community with innovative ideasDefines and socializes a clear vision for design innovation and big thinking, while maintaining speed of deliveryCultivates a culture of using data and customer insights to defend design solutionsApplies systems-level design thinking to drive scalable, efficient solutionsA day in the life: In this role, you will be responsible for defining, articulating, and championing the future vision for how our employees discover and manage their benefits. You'll develop strong relationships with fellow design leaders and partner closely with product management, engineering, and business counterparts to launch innovative experiences for global employees. Using data and customer insights, you'll facilitate constructive design debates, influence product priorities, and advocate for the needs of employees. As the creative lead, you'll provide design oversight for a pod of designers, regularly reviewing designs and concepts with customers, cross-functional partners, executives, and stakeholders.About the team BXT designs, deploys, and manages benefits on behalf of 1.5+ million Amazonians and their families worldwide. We're investing in solutions that make it easier than ever for employees to navigate their benefits, get the support they need, and lead healthier lives. Whether it's accessing medical care, starting a family, or planning for retirement, we're redefining the status quo through a personalized mobile and web-based application that anticipates employee needs, surfaces relevant information and actions, and empowers Amazonians to maximize the value of their comprehensive benefits.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of design experienceHave an available online portfolioExperience with best practices for User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction DesignExperience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through executionExperience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XDPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience designing large-scale systems and applicationsExperience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on dataAmazon 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.
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For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.Benefits Experience & Technology (BXT) is on a mission to revolutionize the employee benefits experience. We're seeking a customer-obsessed Principal UX Designer to join us in building unparalleled solutions that support the health, wealth, and wellbeing of our global workforce.We're looking for a seasoned UX leader with a track record of thinking big and inventing while also delivering quickly. Our ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a passion for diving deep into complex UX problems, an ability to see around corners, and the tenacity to work around difficult design limitations. This role requires an effective collaborator and hands-on leader who can set a vision and strategy, establish mechanisms to scale their impact, inspire and empower other designers, and elevate the design quality of the entire team.This role can be based in our Seattle or Arlington, VA offices and is expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. To be considered, please submit a link to your portfolio or case studies.Key job responsibilities
Define the UX vision and strategy for an emerging product with impact across AmazonAnalyze customer problems and oversee the design of delightful solutions that meet business goalsWork closely with product and business partners to develop a shared vision and lead the design process to deliver on those objectivesCreate user-centered designs by considering market analysis, data, customer feedback, user research, and technical constraints/opportunitiesQuickly iterate on user flows, wireframes, design mockups, and prototypes to conceptualize new product initiativesCommunicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and levels of the organizationPresent design work to partners and executive leadership for review, feedback, and approvalMentor other designers and elevate the overall quality of the team's workAdditional role expectations:
Leads with passion and conviction, inspiring others to share the same visionRaises the bar on design quality while also driving operational excellence at scaleExhibits excellent judgment in navigating challenging issues to drive product progressCommunicates effectively within the team, across peer groups, and to senior leadershipPlays a visible, driving role in the Design community with innovative ideasDefines and socializes a clear vision for design innovation and big thinking, while maintaining speed of deliveryCultivates a culture of using data and customer insights to defend design solutionsApplies systems-level design thinking to drive scalable, efficient solutionsA day in the life: In this role, you will be responsible for defining, articulating, and championing the future vision for how our employees discover and manage their benefits. You'll develop strong relationships with fellow design leaders and partner closely with product management, engineering, and business counterparts to launch innovative experiences for global employees. Using data and customer insights, you'll facilitate constructive design debates, influence product priorities, and advocate for the needs of employees. As the creative lead, you'll provide design oversight for a pod of designers, regularly reviewing designs and concepts with customers, cross-functional partners, executives, and stakeholders.About the team BXT designs, deploys, and manages benefits on behalf of 1.5+ million Amazonians and their families worldwide. We're investing in solutions that make it easier than ever for employees to navigate their benefits, get the support they need, and lead healthier lives. Whether it's accessing medical care, starting a family, or planning for retirement, we're redefining the status quo through a personalized mobile and web-based application that anticipates employee needs, surfaces relevant information and actions, and empowers Amazonians to maximize the value of their comprehensive benefits.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of design experienceHave an available online portfolioExperience with best practices for User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction DesignExperience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through executionExperience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XDPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience designing large-scale systems and applicationsExperience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on dataAmazon 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.
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