Principal UX Designer, Amazon Advertiser UX

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,300 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Principal UX Designer for its Advertiser UX team in New York. This role involves leading user-centered design initiatives, mentoring talent, and transforming complex challenges into intuitive user experiences. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of design experience, a proven track record in design leadership, and deep knowledge of user interface best practices.

The role is based in New York, with a competitive salary range of $180,300 - $244,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience required.
• Experience with best practices for User Interface Design.
• Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the UX of emerging experiences with impact across Amazon.
• Create user-centered designs by analyzing market data and customer feedback.
• Mentor junior designers.

Skills

User Interface Design

Information Architecture

Interaction Design

Prototyping with Figma

Strategic Design Leadership

Job description

Principal UX Designer, Amazon Advertiser UX

Stellen-ID: 10435879 | Amazon Advertising LLC

Are you a design leader who transforms intricate challenges into elegant, user‑centric solutions? Amazon Advertiser UX team is seeking a Principal UX Designer to revolutionize campaign planning, management, and reporting experiences.

What You'll Do

• Own the UX of emerging experiences with impact across Amazon.
• Create user‑centered designs by considering market analysis, data, customer feedback, user research and technical constraints/opportunities.
• Quickly and thoroughly create user flows, wireframes, design mockups, and prototypes to effectively conceptualize new product initiatives.
• Thoughtfully simplify and distill complex processes into intuitive and elegant UI.
• Establish and maintain detailed user‑interface patterns and specifications—working closely with developers to see your design through to deployment.
• Communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
• Partner closely with other product and design teams across Amazon.
• Mentor up and coming talent.
• Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma.

Who You Are

A creative problem‑solver who thrives on turning abstract concepts into tangible experiences. Deeply passionate about leveraging technology and AI to enhance user interactions. Strategic thinker who sees design as a holistic blend of aesthetics, functionality, and emotion. Comfortable navigating fast‑paced, large‑scale technological environments.

Ideal Candidate

Proven track record of innovative design leadership. Comprehensive understanding of web technologies and design best practices. Exceptional ability to translate complex technical requirements into seamless user experiences. Enthusiastic collaborator who embraces iterative design and constructive feedback.

About the team

The Demand Tech UX team envisions and delivers intuitive, intelligent experiences that enable advertisers of all sizes to achieve their business goals effortlessly. As the strategic design center for Amazon Ads, we transform complexity into clarity through customer obsession, data‑driven decisions, and intentional craftsmanship. We drive platform excellence by unifying experiences, accelerating innovation, and fostering cross‑organizational collaboration. Our commitment to swift, thoughtful execution and continuous refinement ensures we create scalable solutions that set new standards for advertising excellence while delivering consistent value to our advertisers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience
• Experience with best practices for User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design
• Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution
• Experience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on data

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Locations

• USA, NY, New York - 180,300.00 - 244,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, SEATTLE - 164,000.00 - 221,800.00 USD annually