Offers “Amazon”

Expires soon Amazon

Design Technologist

  • Internship
  • USA

Job description



DESCRIPTION

Design Technologists at Amazon combine UX design and engineering expertise into a single discipline, and are able to develop, prototype, and test design concepts and push the envelope on front-end engineering and industrial design. They inspire development teams and leaders to invest in new ideas.

The Physical Stores CX Design team is seeking a design technologist to provide creative and technical expertise within the UX Design practice. In this role you will use a variety of tools and technologies to prototype new ways of shopping powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. You will prove UX concepts at a variety of fidelities, including working samples and reference code, throughout the design process. You are well versed in an appropriate mix of development and prototyping platforms and tools, and will select the best and most appropriate platform for the task. When possible, you are able to deliver code on the platform upon which the experience will ship, and you know when doing so is not necessary or practical. You understand the strengths and weaknesses of the delivery platform, and are able to identify opportunities and work creatively within the constraints it imposes.

You will work with a passionate team of designers, researchers, product managers and engineers, iterating on concepts that start and end with the customer. You will help design, implement, and refine prototypes that drive decisions and inspire action.

Responsibilities

· Actively participate in concept development and design ideation as part of a small team.
· Rapidly build and iterate on prototypes that express design intent, using the best and most appropriate tools and techniques for the task.
· Develop functional prototypes to evaluate in UX research, and build confidence in concepts with development teams and senior leadership.
· Partner with engineering to ensure that interactive techniques and technologies translate through to shipping products and services.
· Be able to work creatively through and around perceived limitations and/or challenges imposed by the delivery platform to create delightful experiences for customers.
· Evaluate and document any new creative and/or engineering standards or patterns that could arise from your work.
· Effectively present work to senior management.

Amazon 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."

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Server-side proficiency (Node.js, Python, Ruby, Java)
· Android / iOS app development
· Experience with JS frameworks such as Angular, Backbone, etc.
· Familiarity with modern CSS frameworks, tools and workflow

Desired profile



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· BS in Computer Science or related technical field, or demonstrated equivalent experience and results.
· Experience as a key member of a UX design & UX research team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of successfully launched applications.
· Experience developing integrated physical/digital protypes
· Detailed experience with CSS layout including responsive design techniques
· Deep understanding and fluent usage across a broad spectrum of technologies including: Native mobile development (Android/iOS), JavaScript, NodeJS, Python, Arduino, and Bluetooth protocols.
· Mobile app or mobile web development experience
· Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to learn new technologies quickly
· Portfolio of work that demonstrates detailed attention to typography, color, imagery, motion, and graphic elements

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