Job Description
Do you want to change how customers engage with the most ubiquitous application in the world, the browser? Do you want to define new user experiences on a range of formats, from the smallest mobile screens to 100"+ TVs?
Amazon Silk ( Amazon's own internet browser) is looking for a talented, ideas-oriented UX Designer to join our team to lead development of user-interfaces across multi-modal experiences of the Silk internet browser on Fire Tablets, Echo devices, Fire TV and emerging platforms. You will creatively shape and simplify the customer experience through a human-centered design process that balances data, customer insights, problem solving, craftsmanship and discerning taste for an application sector that has the broadest penetration and highest daily usage. You create solutions that scale utilizing multiple tools to communicate your ideas such as journey maps, user flows, task analysis, competitive audits, storyboards, wireframes, prototypes, mockups, pattern systems and design specifications. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for independent, creative problem-solving, while exhibiting a strong passion for building top-notch web and mobile experiences, and a well-rounded set of design skills.
Strategic Objectives:
- Participate in the planning process for new features and projects
- Develop and contribute to wireframes, personas, mockups, and interactive prototypes
- Work closely with engineering and business teams to understand and respond to their design needs
- Drive the development and evaluation of usability studies to edit the designs
- Partner with other teams to influence UX patterns across Amazon devices and the broader Amazon platform
- Lead user research, feedback sessions, customer reviews, and usability events to gather data on design effectiveness
- Produce highly respected designs and gain buy-in on them across all levels of project stakeholders
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have 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, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We 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 technologies, take on bigger opportunities, or get to the next level, we'll help you get there. Our business is growing fast and our people will grow with it.
Work/Life Balance
It’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.
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience applying scrum to visual or UX design processes
- Experience with UX design of complex workflows
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Job Tags
Full time, Work from home,