Principal UX Designer, GSR

Job description

Join to apply for the Principal UX Designer, GSR role at Amazon

Join to apply for the Principal UX Designer, GSR role at Amazon

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Description
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 data-driven people.

If you’d 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, Seattle 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, you'll be a key driver in shaping the future of our products.

You'll 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 long-term 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 cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams
  

Design Excellence

• Own end-to-end design process for major product initiatives
• Create comprehensive design systems that scale
• Develop user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
• Ensure consistent, high-quality 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 cross-functional teams globally
  

Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Experience

• 10+ years of product design experience
• Portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving
• Track record of shipping successful digital products
• Experience leading design teams or major initiatives
• History of cross-functional 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 problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Experience mentoring and developing others
• Track record of driving innovation
  

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Design, HCI, or related field
• Experience with emerging technologies (AR/VR, AI/ML)
• Background in consumer-facing 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 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 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 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 $147,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244,000/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 This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative and Design

• Industries

  Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amazon by 2x

Get notified about new User Experience Designer jobs in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area .

Orange County, CA $95,000.00-$120,000.00 4 days ago

Los Angeles, CA $151,000.00-$222,000.00 2 weeks ago

Pasadena, CA $65,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago

Los Angeles, CA $145,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles, CA $142,000.00-$205,000.00 2 weeks ago

Staff User Experience Researcher, YouTube Ads

UI/UX Designer Internship at Next Play Games

Santa Clarita, CA $180,000.00-$195, hours ago

Los Angeles, CA $90,000.00-$120,000.00 4 hours ago

Culver City, CA $117,800.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago

Mixed-Methods User Experience (UX) Researcher (Remote)

UI UX Designer for a Personal Injury Firm- WORK FROM HOME

Culver City, CA $147,600.00-$244,000.00 2 weeks ago

Staff Quantitative UX Researcher, Data Analytics, Google Ads

UI/UX Researcher Internship at Next Play Games

Los Angeles, CA $100,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago

Creator & User Excellence Specialist - Customer Support - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA $104,711.00-$192,533.00 3 weeks ago

Orange County, CA $50.00-$55.00 2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, CA $106,000.00-$184,000.00 1 week ago

Irvine, CA $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago

User Experience Writer, Content Designer

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Required Skill Profession

Mercadotecnia Y Medios De Comunicación