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 Amazons own internet browser) is looking for a talented ideasoriented UX Designer to join our team to lead development of userinterfaces across multimodal 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 humancentered 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 selfstarter with a passion for independent creative problemsolving while exhibiting a strong passion for building topnotch web and mobile experiences and a wellrounded 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 buyin 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 employeeled affinity groups reaching 40000 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. Amazons 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 youll review it regularly to ensure youre on track to meet your goals. Whether your goals are to explore new technologies take on bigger opportunities or get to the next level well help you get there. Our business is growing fast and our people will grow with it.
Work/Life Balance
Its not about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its 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 lifelong happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
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
Experience applying scrum to visual or UX design processes
Experience with UX design of complex workflows
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $211600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.