UX Design Manager, AWS S3

DescriptionJob summaryOur AWS CX Team is looking for a UX Design Manager for a strategic and core business area. Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) pioneered cloud storage, and remains one of the largest and most interesting distributed systems on the planet. We are a collaborative team, working with partners and customers to design and build the technology used around the world by companies such as Airbnb, Uber, and Netflix.In this role, you will lead a team of designers partnering with product and engineering stakeholders to evolve design processes and create great experiences for our customers. You will build the team, contribute to reviews, and take a lead in stakeholder collaboration. You are a systems level thinker, eager to tackle the challenging design problems that come with an ever-evolving, complex product ecosystem.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Work/Life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe care about your career growth too. Whether your goals are to explore new technologies, take on bigger opportunities, or get to the next level, we'll help you get there. Our business is growing fast and our people will grow with it.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities:· Guide team to raise the bar through internal critques and other mechanisms, finding ways to improve processes, and grow capabilities· Work closely with product managers and engineering leadership, find ways to invent and simplify for new features to create the best user experience· Guide team planning, prioritizing, and initiatives; manage projects; ensure that all designs are executed on time and at the highest quality levels; manage and scope team initiatives, set priorities, and direct the team to ensure timely delivery· Collaborate with senior leaders from Product Management and Engineering to define the product visionBASIC QUALIFICATIONS· 4+ years of managing teams, performance of direct reports, and project deliverables· 6+ years of industry experience as a Sr. user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect, or related role· 5+ years of experience working in direct collaboration with product managers, developers, and stakeholders for implementation of designs· An online portfolio demonstrating samples of design deliverables is required to apply for this role· Bachelor's degree or commensurate experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Experience leading design teams of 10+ direct reports· Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques· Demonstrated ability to influence and lead projects from concept to delivery and ongoing improvement· Strong verbal communication and presentation skills for presentations with senior leadership· Proven experience implementing interface patterns for mobile/web products and developing design systems to serve a broader ecosystem of products· Demonstrated history of acquiring user data (e.g., conducting usability studies, performing user research) and guiding direct reports to do the same· Experience with UX design for complex workflows for technical customers· Experience in ownership of projects and communicating timelines and executing independently· Bachelor or Master's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent degreeAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.