Amazon
Senior UX Designer, Amazon Appstore
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
Amazon's Appstore works across the Devices & Services ecosystem partnering with product and technical teams throughout the product development cycle. Functions include envisioning future customer experiences, product design and design-systems for delivery and CX quality assurance.
As a Sr. UX Designer, you will work closely with other designers, user researchers, customers, product managers, software developers and executive leadership to drive designs from vision to execution and will also be a key part of Amazon Appstore products. Amazon Appstore, we work across many devices, services and platforms including FireTV, Fire Tablet, Microsoft desktop, Mobile and Retail and also Developer Experiences.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. UX Designer to work across the Devices portfolio in partnership with business, engineering, and design teams to plan for the future experiences that will have the greatest impact on customers' lives. You will bring diverse and large-scale leadership experience to the team and help mentor, develop and grow designers at all levels of the organization, and across Amazon. You will also bring a passion for learning and innovation, balanced with business needs and customer expectations. You will also help align design planning across teams for coherent customer driven strategy, and maximize the impact of a hybrid centralized/decentralized design organization.
Basic Qualifications
Have an available online portfolio
8+ years of design experience in interaction design (software, mobile, web, other media), with an emphasis on conceptual, visual, interaction design and strategic thinking.
Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated results leading digital content, e-commerce & service design
Demonstrated experience synthesizing large, strategic & challenging business, technology and customers' needs into actionable plans with demonstrated impact.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with UX design of complex workflows
Demonstrated results leading integrated physical and digital experience design (ID & UX)
Passion for learning and innovation, balanced with business needs and customer expectations.
Demonstrated mentorship and success growing and developing people and/or teams.
Fluency in best practices for multi-platform research, information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
Post-graduate education in design, business or related field or experience.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 $211,600/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.
Amazon's Appstore works across the Devices & Services ecosystem partnering with product and technical teams throughout the product development cycle. Functions include envisioning future customer experiences, product design and design-systems for delivery and CX quality assurance.
As a Sr. UX Designer, you will work closely with other designers, user researchers, customers, product managers, software developers and executive leadership to drive designs from vision to execution and will also be a key part of Amazon Appstore products. Amazon Appstore, we work across many devices, services and platforms including FireTV, Fire Tablet, Microsoft desktop, Mobile and Retail and also Developer Experiences.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. UX Designer to work across the Devices portfolio in partnership with business, engineering, and design teams to plan for the future experiences that will have the greatest impact on customers' lives. You will bring diverse and large-scale leadership experience to the team and help mentor, develop and grow designers at all levels of the organization, and across Amazon. You will also bring a passion for learning and innovation, balanced with business needs and customer expectations. You will also help align design planning across teams for coherent customer driven strategy, and maximize the impact of a hybrid centralized/decentralized design organization.
Basic Qualifications
Have an available online portfolio
8+ years of design experience in interaction design (software, mobile, web, other media), with an emphasis on conceptual, visual, interaction design and strategic thinking.
Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated results leading digital content, e-commerce & service design
Demonstrated experience synthesizing large, strategic & challenging business, technology and customers' needs into actionable plans with demonstrated impact.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with UX design of complex workflows
Demonstrated results leading integrated physical and digital experience design (ID & UX)
Passion for learning and innovation, balanced with business needs and customer expectations.
Demonstrated mentorship and success growing and developing people and/or teams.
Fluency in best practices for multi-platform research, information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
Post-graduate education in design, business or related field or experience.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 $211,600/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.