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).
The AGI Alexa Information team is seeking a Visual UI Designer to elevate AI experiences through high-quality UI creation. We value attention to detailed aesthetics for flexible and dynamic user interfaces across web and mobile platforms. Our focus is on designing and delivering widely-adopted consumer internet products that make a difference in people's lives.
Key job responsibilities
- Visualize experiences in the abstract, build consensus, and drive that vision into concise design deliverables
- Foster a customer-focused design culture by sharing best practices and influencing product strategy
- Use systems-level design thinking to drive scalable design solutions
- Present design work to executive leadership and other stakeholders
- You will be a tastemaker and visual storyteller, and advocate for design excellence to create meaningful connections between customers and our products
A day in the life
In this role, you'll design intuitive and engaging user interfaces that bridge the gap between advanced AI technology and everyday users. You will work hands-on with a talented team of designers, applying your understanding of visual systems and best practices. You will collaborate cross-functionally to drive elegant design solutions from early concept through final implementation. You will share ideas and receive feedback in a supportive, inclusive environment, and contribute to the development of innovative AI-driven user experience. Your work will directly impact customers who interact with Alexa through various devices, including Kindle eReaders, Fire Tablets, Echo devices, and more.
About the team
The Amazon AGI team designs and engineers Amazon’s cutting edge AI models and experience that help drive our high-profile consumer electronic experiences, including Kindle eReaders, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Echo, Ring, Blink, Eero, Halo, Kuiper and Zoox. We also power Alexa, a cloud-based intelligent voice assistant, to provide information, answer questions, play music, control your smart home and much more. Alexa is integrated into many of our products and partner products and many thousands of devices work with Alexa.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of design experience
- 3+ years of delivering design solutions as a UX designer or interaction designer experience
- Knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Sketch
- An online portfolio that demonstrates visual craft, vision storytelling, and design systems thinking, demonstrated evidence of shipping world-class customer experiences
- A strong understanding of visual systems and best practices, including layout, color palette, typography, iconography and illustrations.
- An understanding of design thinking methodologies to help teams align on user-centered outcomes
- A deep commitment to visual craft and product excellence
- 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 working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
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.