Principal UX Designer, GSR
Principal UX Designer, GSR
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About Us
Amazon is looking to transform how consumers interact with digital content when it comes to shopping interacting and organizing the actions of their daily lives. How can we make it better for our consumers our customers Our products serve millions of users globally across multiple platforms and devices. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and datadriven people. If youd like to help us build this experience this is your chance to make history.
We are hiring multiple roles across the Product and Design teams at Amazon in Los Angeles San Francisco and New York. In this role you will collaborate with senior stakeholders from Design Product and Marketing teams to shape product strategies and translate them into compelling creative assets and impactful visual experiences. This role requires strong visual and interaction expertise experienced design practice particularly in ambiguous environments where problems need to be discovered and defined. As a Principal Product Designer youll be a key driver in shaping the future of our products. Youll lead strategic design initiatives that directly impact our user experience business growth and product innovation. This role offers the opportunity to influence product direction at scale while mentoring the next generation of design talent.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute longterm design strategy aligned with business objectives
Identify opportunities for innovation and lead exploratory design initiatives
Drive design thinking methodology across the organization
Establish and evolve design standards and best practices
Lead crossfunctional collaboration with Product Engineering and Marketing teams
Design Excellence
Own endtoend design process for major product initiatives
Create comprehensive design systems that scale
Develop user flows wireframes and highfidelity prototypes
Ensure consistent highquality design implementation
Pioneer new interaction patterns and visual frameworks
Research & Innovation
Partner with research teams to gather actionable insights
Conduct competitive analysis and market research
Apply data analytics to inform design decisions
Explore emerging technologies and their design implications
Lead design sprints and innovation workshops
Team Leadership
Mentor and develop junior designers
Foster a culture of design excellence and innovation
Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback
Build and maintain design team processes
Collaborate with recruitment to grow the design team
A day in the life
Working Environment
Team Structure
Report to Head of Design
Work closely with Product and Engineering leadership
Lead a team of designers
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams globally
Required Qualifications
Experience
10 years of product design experience
Portfolio demonstrating complex problemsolving
Track record of shipping successful digital products
Experience leading design teams or major initiatives
History of crossfunctional collaboration
Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of UI/UX design principles
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools
Understanding of technical constraints and possibilities
Experience with design systems and pattern libraries
Knowledge of accessibility standards
Leadership Skills
Strong strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to influence without authority
Experience mentoring and developing others
Track record of driving innovation
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Design HCI or related field
Experience with emerging technologies (AR/VR AI/ML)
Background in consumerfacing products
International market experience
Published articles or conference presentations
Experience with agile development methodologies
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 Companys 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 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $147600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244000/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.
Amazon is looking to transform how consumers interact with digital content when it comes to shopping interacting and organizing the actions of their daily lives. How can we make it better for our consumers our customers Our products serve millions of users globally across multiple platforms and devices. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and datadriven people. If youd like to help us build this experience this is your chance to make history.
We are hiring multiple roles across the Product and Design teams at Amazon in Los Angeles San Francisco and New York. In this role you will collaborate with senior stakeholders from Design Product and Marketing teams to shape product strategies and translate them into compelling creative assets and impactful visual experiences. This role requires strong visual and interaction expertise experienced design practice particularly in ambiguous environments where problems need to be discovered and defined. As a Principal Product Designer youll be a key driver in shaping the future of our products. Youll lead strategic design initiatives that directly impact our user experience business growth and product innovation. This role offers the opportunity to influence product direction at scale while mentoring the next generation of design talent.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute longterm design strategy aligned with business objectives
Identify opportunities for innovation and lead exploratory design initiatives
Drive design thinking methodology across the organization
Establish and evolve design standards and best practices
Lead crossfunctional collaboration with Product Engineering and Marketing teams
Design Excellence
Own endtoend design process for major product initiatives
Create comprehensive design systems that scale
Develop user flows wireframes and highfidelity prototypes
Ensure consistent highquality design implementation
Pioneer new interaction patterns and visual frameworks
Research & Innovation
Partner with research teams to gather actionable insights
Conduct competitive analysis and market research
Apply data analytics to inform design decisions
Explore emerging technologies and their design implications
Lead design sprints and innovation workshops
Team Leadership
Mentor and develop junior designers
Foster a culture of design excellence and innovation
Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback
Build and maintain design team processes
Collaborate with recruitment to grow the design team
A day in the life
Working Environment
Team Structure
Report to Head of Design
Work closely with Product and Engineering leadership
Lead a team of designers
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams globally
Required Qualifications
Experience
10 years of product design experience
Portfolio demonstrating complex problemsolving
Track record of shipping successful digital products
Experience leading design teams or major initiatives
History of crossfunctional collaboration
Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of UI/UX design principles
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools
Understanding of technical constraints and possibilities
Experience with design systems and pattern libraries
Knowledge of accessibility standards
Leadership Skills
Strong strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to influence without authority
Experience mentoring and developing others
Track record of driving innovation
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Design HCI or related field
Experience with emerging technologies (AR/VR AI/ML)
Background in consumerfacing products
International market experience
Published articles or conference presentations
Experience with agile development methodologies
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 Companys 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 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $147600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244000/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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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