Sr. UX Designer, Futures Design
Amazon - Seattle, Washington, us, 98127![Amazon](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Drawing from customer insights, industry trends and business requirements, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams to uncover insights and ideate on innovative solutions. Strong storytelling and presentation skills are essential, as this UX designer will need to clearly communicate the design strategy, outcomes, and deliverables to diverse stakeholders. They must be comfortable making high-judgment calls throughout the design process, including deciding when to escalate risks or pivot from the plan.
In addition to leading design workshops and sprints, the UX designer will also be responsible for planning and managing large-scale design efforts in both in-person and remote/hybrid settings. This includes defining the project scope, objectives, schedules, resources and stakeholder communication plans.
The ideal candidate is not just a facilitator, but a true "showperson" who can bring energy and enthusiasm to the team every day. They will create a safe, fun, creative space where all team members feel empowered to contribute. Strong collaboration skills are critical, as this UX designer will need to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and other disciplines.
If you have a track record of leading ambitious, customer-centric design initiatives, a knack for creative problem-solving, and the ability to inspire teams, we want to hear from you.Key job responsibilities
Identify key opportunity areas to improve customer experiences based on research, trends and business requirementsWork directly with senior leaders to identify large, undefined opportunity areas to improve the customer experience across existing and future products/devicesLead and facilitate cross-functional teams through problem definition, ideation, validation and execution of innovative design solutionsPlan and facilitate design workshops, sprints and ideation sessionsDevelop and maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, customer needs and competitive landscape to inform design strategyWork across design, research, and Amazon to create strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholdersUtilize strong storytelling and presentation skills to clearly communicate the design strategy, outcomes, and deliverables to diverse stakeholdersSeek opportunities to make improvements to team efficiency and processBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of design experienceHave an available online portfolioExperience working with stakeholders to plan and execute programs that are strategic in natureExperience leading and facilitating cross-function design workshops, sprints and ideation session, ensuring active participation and diverse perspectives across remote, hybrid and in-person formatsExperience designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision, or similarPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Passion for learning and innovation, balanced with business needs and customer expectationsAmazon 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.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.Posted:
September 5, 2024 (Updated about 3 hours ago)
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