DescriptionJoin Amazon's innovative AGI Alexa Information team and shape the future of AI experiences. As a UX Designer, you'll create cutting-edge user interfaces for our cloud-based intelligent voice assistant, Alexa, and contribute to high-profile consumer experiences.At Amazon, we're at the forefront of transformative AI, pioneering state-of-the-art AI and machine learning models to enhance customer experiences worldwide. We're entering a new era where AI promises to reshape society and business in unprecedented ways. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with our world-class team of AI experts and unlock the next frontiers of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).In this role, you'll design intuitive and engaging user interfaces that bridge the gap between advanced AI technology and everyday users. Your work will directly impact customers who interact with Alexa through various devices, including Kindle eReaders, Fire Tablets, Echo devices, and more. You'll be at the heart of innovation, translating complex AI capabilities into user-friendly experiences that delight and empower our customers.Key job responsibilities
You will be hands on, working alongside a talented team of like-minded UX designers, and have a strong understanding of visual systems and best practices, including layout, color palette, typography, iconography and illustrations.
You are at ease visualizing an experience in the abstract, building consensus, and then driving that vision into concise design deliverables.
You will help foster a customer-obsessed design culture by sharing best practices, evangelizing design principles and influencing product strategy
You are able to define, develop and socialize a clear vision for design innovation and big thinking while not sacrificing speed of delivery
You are a visual storyteller, advocating for design excellence and help create meaningful, emotional connection between customers and our products.
You promote collaboration and facilitate communication with stakeholders at all levels and across diverse disciplines and geographies
You can work cross-functionally to drive elegant design solutions from early concept through final implementation and iteration
You use data and customer insights to confidently share design solutions with senior leaders
You use systems-level design thinking to drive design solutions from your team that scale
You present design work to executive leadership and other senior stakeholders
About the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.Basic Qualifications
5+ years of design experience
3+ years of delivering design solutions as a UX designer or interaction designer experience
Visual design expertise demonstrated through mockups and style guides
An online portfolio with demonstrated evidence of shipping world-class customer experiences that have made a significant impact on business metrics, demonstrating visual craft, vision storytelling, and design systems thinking.
An understanding of design thinking methodologies to help teams align on user-centered outcomes
A bias for action in developing new products from inception to launch
Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of mass-market consumer web / mobile products experience
Experience prototyping (HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flash or Flash Catalyst, or Axure)
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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $106,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $184,000/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.