Sr. User Experience Designer
Job Description
The Central Science Team within Amazon’s People Experience and Technology org (PXTCS) uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, well-being, and the value of work to Amazonians. We are an interdisciplinary team, which combines the talents of science, research, design and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.Our team is looking for a UX Designer that is passionate about designing global products that are intuitive and bring value to people’s lives. You seek to empathize and understand your users needs, then translate those needs into specific experiences and designs. You thrive on informed iteration in order to design experiences that work at scale. You have an impeccable design sense, and a keen eye for detail and craft. Collaboration is in your DNA, but you aren’t afraid prioritize, make decisions and communicate with authority.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe care about your career growth too. Once you join the team, you and your manager will jointly craft a career plan and you'll review it regularly to ensure you're on track to meet your goals. Whether your goals are to explore new spaces, take on bigger opportunities, or get to the next step in your career, we'll help you get there. Our business is growing fast and our people will grow with it.Work/Life BalanceIt’s not about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Key job responsibilitiesWork closely with cross-functional teams and collaborate to define and produce solutions for real customer problems.Support your design work using all available insights including quantitative data and site metrics, customer feedback, and usability findings.Advocate for and follow user-centered design principles.Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, detailed visual mockups and prototypes to communicate high-level design strategies and detailed interaction behaviors.Responsibly and effectively advocate for the customer in a corporate environment; fostering a shared understanding of the customer-centric intersection between design, content, business and marketing values.Present to business and design leadership.Scope design initiatives and manage/prioritize work items.
Locations
- United States, WA, Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
165,000 - 235,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 8+ years of design experienceintermediate
- - Experience art directing motion designers, illustrators, writers and content creatorsintermediate
- - Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- - 8+ years of design experience (experience, 8 years)
- - Have an available online portfolio (experience)
- - Experience art directing motion designers, illustrators, writers and content creators (experience)
- - Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementation (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Knowledge of marketing fundamentals and ability to implement them to create dynamic advertising solutions (experience)
- - Knowledge of typographic and brand design principles (experience)
- 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and collaborate to define and produce solutions for real customer problems.
- Support your design work using all available insights including quantitative data and site metrics, customer feedback, and usability findings.
- Advocate for and follow user-centered design principles.
- Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, detailed visual mockups and prototypes to communicate high-level design strategies and detailed interaction behaviors.
- Responsibly and effectively advocate for the customer in a corporate environment; fostering a shared understanding of the customer-centric intersection between design, content, business and marketing values.
- Present to business and design leadership.
- Scope design initiatives and manage/prioritize work items.
Documents
Application Instructions
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/3113708