Design and Innovation Leader
This role focuses on pushing the boundaries of web technology, with a strong emphasis on user-centered design. We are seeking an individual who can drive innovation and excellence in creative advertising campaigns.
The successful candidate will have expertise in Html, Scss, React JS, Typescript, and knowledge of Figma. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WCAG AA accessibility standards, GenAI / LLMs, Frameworks like React Spring and Framer Motion, and familiarity with AWS is also desirable.
We value individuals who are customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and skilled in collaboration with non-technical creative counterparts. A leader in improving own and team's standards, writing documentation, and handling multiple projects in a high-velocity environment with autonomy is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop high-quality frontend code for end-to-end products.
* Collaborate closely with designers and Solution Managers to provide design and technical consultation.
* Innovate first-to-market solutions that utilize Amazon's canvas alongside creative counterparts.
* Prototype new features and products, tackling ambiguous challenges affecting global teams.
* Optimize internal processes and tooling for broader impact, strategically aligning initiatives to maximize revenue and influence.
* Present work to peers, product teams, and Senior leadership.
* Expand influence by collaborating with partner teams, increasing productivity and effectiveness within the Brand Innovation Lab.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* 1+ years as Typescript React developer, engineer, or UX prototyper experience.
* An available online portfolio or relevant work examples.
* Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
* Understanding of WCAG AA standards and accessibility.
* Experience using Figma to translate designs to websites.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 1+ years of Advertising, design agency, or similar client-side experience.
* Experience using AWS in production environments.
* Understanding of performance and mitigating latency issues.
* Experience building work to high accessibility standards.
The ideal candidate will bring disruptive ideas for how to concept, create, and deliver branded shopping experiences for millions of customers worldwide and work across desktop, mobile, Fire tablet, Fire TV, Alexa, Twitch, Amazon Live, and other Amazon properties.