Amazon
Senior Brand Designer, Prime Brand Design
Amazon, New York, New York, us, 10261
Description
The Prime Brand Design team is looking for a Senior Designer to join our team in either Seattle, Santa Monica or New York. Close collaboration with creative directors, UX, writers, producers, product and marketing professionals is required so as to design exceptional, customer-led brand experiences impacting our members around the world. The ability to work hands-on, concept, and execute bar-raising creative is critical, while being able to direct other creative disciplines when needed. The ideal candidate is obsessed about design and branding and understands how and where to best focus their creative exploration to align with project briefs, stakeholder inputs, functional requirements, and timelines. They have experience working across multiple marketing channels especially in UI and UX, understanding the complexities and creative implications of a global brand.
The ideal candidate works fast, is able to quickly discern the needs of a project, and responds to creative briefs with fresh ideas and strategic design systems. They are a design thinker, motivated to develop the best solution for every challenge, regardless of scope, length or budget. They professionally present their work, with enthusiasm for both inspired creative and logical thinking to drive creative alignment. Our work is often self-directed, so comfort working with ambiguity, bias for action, and strong communication and organizational skills are must haves. They must be able to navigate and influence complex relationships with product and UX while being strong advocates of consistent brand expression. Expert understanding of design fundamentals related to typography, grid, layout, and accessibility should be demonstrated though a professional level design portfolio of relevant, real-world projects.
If you are passionate about creative innovation, customer-focused user experiences, and collaborating with a global team of talented designers, creatives, writers, producers, program managers and marketing managers, we are looking for you.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of design industry experience with an agency or in-house
Portfolio demonstrating understanding and development of brand guidelines
Portfolio demonstrating brand identities that scale across multiple touch points especially in UI/UX
Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent professional experience
Advanced understanding of typography, design principles, and color
Experience designing for digital (web/mobile/product) and good understanding of production best practices for print and digital mediums
Lead creative development of innovative brand creative, from concept to delivery.
Familiarity with brand strategy and working from briefs
Exceptional attention to detail
Unwavering dedication to craft from idea to execution
Own, develop and evangelize brand personality and purpose globally.
Ability to share ideas and receive feedback from business partners and stakeholders through presentations and writing.
Experience presenting work to senior creative leadership
Proficiency in Figma, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Keynote
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of typography, design principles, trends and best practices across digital and print
Experience with a world-class brand-focused design agency or consultancy
Have strong bias for action in a fast-paced, metric driven environment
Client experience with nationally/internationally known brands
Self-motivated team player
Exceptional communication, collaboration and presentation skills
The ability to influence others to set and achieve goals and deadlines.
Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business and user interaction priorities.
Creative industry awarded work examples
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 $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.
The Prime Brand Design team is looking for a Senior Designer to join our team in either Seattle, Santa Monica or New York. Close collaboration with creative directors, UX, writers, producers, product and marketing professionals is required so as to design exceptional, customer-led brand experiences impacting our members around the world. The ability to work hands-on, concept, and execute bar-raising creative is critical, while being able to direct other creative disciplines when needed. The ideal candidate is obsessed about design and branding and understands how and where to best focus their creative exploration to align with project briefs, stakeholder inputs, functional requirements, and timelines. They have experience working across multiple marketing channels especially in UI and UX, understanding the complexities and creative implications of a global brand.
The ideal candidate works fast, is able to quickly discern the needs of a project, and responds to creative briefs with fresh ideas and strategic design systems. They are a design thinker, motivated to develop the best solution for every challenge, regardless of scope, length or budget. They professionally present their work, with enthusiasm for both inspired creative and logical thinking to drive creative alignment. Our work is often self-directed, so comfort working with ambiguity, bias for action, and strong communication and organizational skills are must haves. They must be able to navigate and influence complex relationships with product and UX while being strong advocates of consistent brand expression. Expert understanding of design fundamentals related to typography, grid, layout, and accessibility should be demonstrated though a professional level design portfolio of relevant, real-world projects.
If you are passionate about creative innovation, customer-focused user experiences, and collaborating with a global team of talented designers, creatives, writers, producers, program managers and marketing managers, we are looking for you.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of design industry experience with an agency or in-house
Portfolio demonstrating understanding and development of brand guidelines
Portfolio demonstrating brand identities that scale across multiple touch points especially in UI/UX
Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent professional experience
Advanced understanding of typography, design principles, and color
Experience designing for digital (web/mobile/product) and good understanding of production best practices for print and digital mediums
Lead creative development of innovative brand creative, from concept to delivery.
Familiarity with brand strategy and working from briefs
Exceptional attention to detail
Unwavering dedication to craft from idea to execution
Own, develop and evangelize brand personality and purpose globally.
Ability to share ideas and receive feedback from business partners and stakeholders through presentations and writing.
Experience presenting work to senior creative leadership
Proficiency in Figma, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Keynote
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of typography, design principles, trends and best practices across digital and print
Experience with a world-class brand-focused design agency or consultancy
Have strong bias for action in a fast-paced, metric driven environment
Client experience with nationally/internationally known brands
Self-motivated team player
Exceptional communication, collaboration and presentation skills
The ability to influence others to set and achieve goals and deadlines.
Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business and user interaction priorities.
Creative industry awarded work examples
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 $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.