Principal AI, CG & VFX Lead , Devices & Services

Amazons Devices Design Group has launched iconic products like Echo Fire TV and Alexa. Were seeking a Principal CG/VFX & AI Lead to partner with VPs and senior leaders on high-stakes product storytelling and to be the driving force that keeps our team on the bleeding edge of AI-powered content creation.
This is a rare opportunity to define the future of cinematic product storytelling. Youll lead R&D into the most advanced CG VFX and AI tools available exploring experimenting and inventing new ways to merge artistry and technology. Youll shape innovative creative pipelines that seamlessly blend CG live action and VFX into bold high-impact narratives. These workflows wont just make production faster theyll expand whats possible setting new creative standards for speed quality and cinematic vision.

You will set and lead the creative and technical vision for CG/VFX and AI-driven storytelling powering product films early concept content and strategy-shaping narratives. Youll design and champion workflows that merge procedural CG (Houdini) advanced VFX and live action integration using both locally deployed AI models on GPUs and world-class 3rd-party AI tools.

Youll work closely with creative directors AI artists VFX artists and film teams to ensure every frame from pre-visualization to final compositing delivers exceptional visual fidelity and emotional impact. Your leadership will push creative range production speed and storytelling innovation to new heights ensuring the Devices Design Group remains a leader in how product stories are imagined and brought to life.


Key job responsibilities
Lead the creative and technical vision for a hybrid CG live action and VFX storytelling pipeline
Partner with VPs and senior leaders on high-stakes strategically critical projects
Invent and refine creative workflows including procedural pipelines in Houdini and AI-assisted production methods
Oversee the integration of live action CG and VFX elements seamlessly from pre-visualization through final compositing
Lead the integration of AI tools both locally on GPUs and via 3rd-party solutions into creative workflows to expand visual range and storytelling possibilities
Drive R&D on emerging AI CG and VFX technologies to identify and adopt the best tools for shaping the future of content creation
Lead teams of CG and VFX artists and designers to deliver cinematic high-fidelity narratives
Collaborate with AI artists to concept develop and refine content that pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling


10 years in CG VFX or related production roles with a portfolio of high-fidelity strategy-influencing storytelling
Proven leadership on high-stakes projects involving hybrid CG/live action/VFX workflows
Expert-level proficiency in Houdini with deep experience designing procedural workflows for creative production
Strong understanding of all stages of the hybrid pipeline from CG asset creation through live action integration and compositing
Experience integrating AI into creative workflows including both locally deployed models and 3rd-party tools
Ability to lead cross-disciplinary creative teams and influence senior leadership on strategic creative direction


Experience delivering large-scale complex productions in film or high-end product visualization
Advanced understanding of rendering technologies compositing and post-production workflows
Experience developing custom tools plugins or automation scripts for CG/VFX pipelines
Familiarity with GPU-based rendering AI model training and inference optimization for creative applications
Proven track record of innovation and mentoring senior-level CG/VFX talent


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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 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.