Amazon
Senior UX Designer, Digital Acceleration
Amazon, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009
Description
Join us in building the largest subscription service on the planet! Digital Acceleration is Amazon’s e-commerce engine driving our Digital products, including Kindle, Music, Video, and Prime. We’re seeking a Senior UX Designer to elevate the user experience across the entire e-commerce lifecycle—from discovery to royalties—delighting both our internal clients and Amazon customers. If you're passionate about leading UX and shaping how millions engage with digital products, this is your opportunity to make a global impact.
We are looking for a visionary leader with both creative and technical expertise to deliver customer-obsessed UX that measurably enhances our client experience. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape how we simplify and streamline client interactions. You will define and propose new design patterns, interaction models, and features that delight across various customer personas.
In this role, you will work backwards from a client experience north star, collaborating closely with product and development teams to innovate, implement, and iteratively explore concepts. Your ability to think conceptually, break down work into immediate and long-term phases, and influence across broad stakeholder groups will be key to your success. You will synthesize both qualitative and quantitative inputs to propose and help deliver innovative features.
This role demands strong presentation skills (both written and oral), an ability to dive deep into technical details, a data-driven mindset, sound business judgment, a deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for improving customer experiences.
Key job responsibilities
Define and propose new design patterns, interaction models, and features that simplify and expedite client interactions.
Lead the vision for a customer-centric UX, working closely with product and development teams to implement innovative concepts.
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs to support decision-making and delivery of new features.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence and align with business objectives.
Present and articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to various stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects, prioritizing based on business impact and customer outcomes.
About the team
Amazon Digital Acceleration powers ordering, subscriptions, and device management for Prime, Amazon Video, Music, Audible, Alexa, and Kindle, amongst other digital businesses. We process billions of digital purchases every year and enable our digital businesses to grow their businesses worldwide. We are on a mission to be earth's best provider of one-time and recurring digital commerce, delivering a seamless and enjoyable post-purchase customer experience.
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of design experience
Have an available online portfolio
Experience with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and prototyping in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Ajax
Knowledge of design tools such as Balsamiq, Omnigraffle, Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, and Dreamweaver
Preferred Qualifications
Experience applying scrum to visual or UX design processes
Experience with UX design of complex workflows
Knowledge of usability principles and techniques
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.
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.
Join us in building the largest subscription service on the planet! Digital Acceleration is Amazon’s e-commerce engine driving our Digital products, including Kindle, Music, Video, and Prime. We’re seeking a Senior UX Designer to elevate the user experience across the entire e-commerce lifecycle—from discovery to royalties—delighting both our internal clients and Amazon customers. If you're passionate about leading UX and shaping how millions engage with digital products, this is your opportunity to make a global impact.
We are looking for a visionary leader with both creative and technical expertise to deliver customer-obsessed UX that measurably enhances our client experience. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape how we simplify and streamline client interactions. You will define and propose new design patterns, interaction models, and features that delight across various customer personas.
In this role, you will work backwards from a client experience north star, collaborating closely with product and development teams to innovate, implement, and iteratively explore concepts. Your ability to think conceptually, break down work into immediate and long-term phases, and influence across broad stakeholder groups will be key to your success. You will synthesize both qualitative and quantitative inputs to propose and help deliver innovative features.
This role demands strong presentation skills (both written and oral), an ability to dive deep into technical details, a data-driven mindset, sound business judgment, a deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for improving customer experiences.
Key job responsibilities
Define and propose new design patterns, interaction models, and features that simplify and expedite client interactions.
Lead the vision for a customer-centric UX, working closely with product and development teams to implement innovative concepts.
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs to support decision-making and delivery of new features.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence and align with business objectives.
Present and articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to various stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects, prioritizing based on business impact and customer outcomes.
About the team
Amazon Digital Acceleration powers ordering, subscriptions, and device management for Prime, Amazon Video, Music, Audible, Alexa, and Kindle, amongst other digital businesses. We process billions of digital purchases every year and enable our digital businesses to grow their businesses worldwide. We are on a mission to be earth's best provider of one-time and recurring digital commerce, delivering a seamless and enjoyable post-purchase customer experience.
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of design experience
Have an available online portfolio
Experience with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and prototyping in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Ajax
Knowledge of design tools such as Balsamiq, Omnigraffle, Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, and Dreamweaver
Preferred Qualifications
Experience applying scrum to visual or UX design processes
Experience with UX design of complex workflows
Knowledge of usability principles and techniques
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.
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.