Description
We are seeking an expert Senior Principal to lead in defining, harmonizing and elevating the future of interaction and information design systems across our devices and services ecosystem. Working in close partnership with the Visual Systems team, this role will drive fundamental innovation in information architecture, UI flows, and interaction patterns, establishing new paradigms, cross-device, that shape our product portfolio.
Impact & Scope:
Direct influence over information architecture and interaction strategy across multiple product lines
Guide investment decisions for next-generation interaction technologies and information systems
Drive unified interaction-visual experiences across the product portfolio
Define taxonomies and navigation patterns that scale across the organization
Key job responsibilities
Lead the strategic vision for information architecture, user flows, and interaction systems across multiple product lines
Design and implement coherent information hierarchies that scale across complex systems
Create unified taxonomies and navigation frameworks that enable intuitive user journeys
Develop sophisticated UI flows that seamlessly guide users through complex tasks and systems
Collaborate intensively with the Visual Systems team to create cohesive, intuitive experiences
Design deterministic and parametric UX systems that can adapt to different contexts, modalities, and user needs while maintaining coherence
Establish information architecture standards and interaction design patterns that scale organization-wide
Drive cross-functional innovation initiatives that revolutionize how users navigate and interact with information
Mentor and develop senior technical talent while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
Partner with senior leadership to identify strategic opportunities and guide long-term technology investments
Lead and inspire designers and teams through individual creative output and collaborative work
Lead projects in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team including designers, hardware engineers, writers, product managers and software developers
A day in the life
This individual serves as both thought leader and problem solver in interaction design and information architecture. In partnership with the ECD Senior Principal of Visual Systems, they will create a powerhouse of design standards and excellence, tackling complex system-level challenges. They will lead through designing, demonstrating, critiquing, and collaborating, while developing innovative solutions to previously unsolved interaction problems. Together, they will conduct joint expert-level design critiques to raise the bar across the organization. This person must influence through evidence-based design, solve intricate design challenges at scale, and consistently anticipate future trends to create cohesive and desirable experiences across devices and services. This complementary partnership will define and drive the next generation of unified interaction and visual experiences for the organization, turning ambitious design problems into elegant solutions.
About the team
The Foundations team is part of Devices and Services Design. As a digital design craft team, we are mighty, strategic doers and hold the design quality bar high. Our concern is the art of creating high-quality outcomes for our customers and Design. We learn by generating and externalizing design intent. We combine creativity with technical mastery, while pushing the boundaries to inspire, provoke, and solution. We require keen attention to detail and design intent with a deep understanding of design and mathematical principles, methods and tools. We have a commitment to excellence that elevates a design from functional to exceptional to storied.
Basic Qualifications
15+ years of professional practice in information architecture, interaction design, or related fields
Experience leading multi-year design-led initiatives across organizational boundaries
Advanced degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Design or related field preferred
Preferred Qualifications
A portfolio demonstrating industry-leading interaction design and information architecture work with proven business impact
Deep expertise in designing complex information systems and user flows
Demonstrated success in designing interaction systems that have been successfully commercialized and achieved significant market adoption
Experience partnering with visual systems teams on complex, integrated user experiences
Distinguished expert status in the field, evidenced by patents, published research, or industry recognition
Excellent understanding of visual design principles and their relationship to information architecture
Ability to balance innovative design with practical implementation and business objectives
Track record of translating theoretical interaction concepts into commercially viable products
Exceptional ability to organize and communicate complex information systems
Deep understanding of information architecture principles and best practices
Track record of mentoring design-technical talent in foundational interaction models
Excellent diplomatic skills with ability to drive alignment across senior stakeholders
Demonstrated thought leadership in information design and interaction patterns
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with visual design leaders, teams and designers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $196,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $292,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.