Amazon
Principal UX Design AI Devices, Devices and Services Design
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
We’re looking for a design leader to join our growing Alexa AI Systems team— someone who is energized by the future of AI-powered products and passionate about shaping both the ideas and the products that bring them to life. This is a blended role, ideal for a design leader who thrives as a hands-on people manager.
You will work at the front lines of invention, crafting product stories that explore bold, new directions in AI, then seeing them through to tangible hardware and software launches. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Industrial Design, Engineering, Research, and Product Management to prototype, test, and scale new experiences that bridge physical and digital design.
Key Job Responsibilities
Explore & Define: Lead early-stage concept development that pushes the boundaries of AI-powered interactions across hardware and software. Design with Intent: Craft compelling product narratives and user experiences that align emerging technologies with human needs. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work fluidly between atoms and pixels—translating user insights and technical possibilities into integrated designs. Prototype & Build: Develop and iterate design solutions through hands-on prototyping and close partnership with engineering. Ship Impactful Products: Drive work from concept to execution and contribute to shipped products that customers love. Shape the Team: Depending on your track, mentor designers and/or help define the future of the team’s design culture, tooling, and methods. A Day in the Life
What You’ll Explore and Influence: Exploring new hardware and software opportunities powered by AI: You’ll lead design team efforts that imagine how AI can reshape the form and function of everyday objects. This goes beyond simply integrating AI into existing devices—it’s about asking what new kinds of devices should exist because AI exists. Going beyond the traditional GUI: We’re entering a post-GUI world—one where touchscreens and menus are no longer the center of every interaction. Your work will imagine and design interaction paradigms that leave behind flat screens and point-and-click metaphors. Designing for ambient, context-aware interfaces in the smart home: You’ll investigate how ambient computing can turn a smart home into a seamless, responsive, and emotionally intelligent environment. Creating a unified interaction model across screens, spaces, and devices: A key challenge—and opportunity—is building a design system that spans across a diverse ecosystem. Bridging the boundaries between industrial design and interaction design: This role sits at the intersection of form and function, and you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping both. Basic Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, product designer, industrial designer or similar role. A portfolio of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills. Proven experience with rapid, iterative design and development processes. Proven track record presenting to and influencing people, from other designers to senior executive management. Experience leading projects and teams in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team including designers, industrial design, product managers, and engineers. Fluency in best practices for multi-platform information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques. Bachelor’s, or equivalent degree, in Design, HCI, ID, or related field or equivalent professional experience within the design field. Preferred Qualifications
You are excited about the role AI will play in the next generation of consumer devices—and want to help define it. You enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and execution, imagining bold futures and building toward them. You love engaging in early, ambiguous problem spaces and helping teams navigate toward clarity. You thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and are eager to work on both hardware and software design. You are comfortable switching between Individual Contributor and Manager responsibilities, based on what the team needs. You want to grow in a place that supports flexible career paths, whether as a design lead, a people manager, or both. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244,000/year in our highest geographic market.
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Explore & Define: Lead early-stage concept development that pushes the boundaries of AI-powered interactions across hardware and software. Design with Intent: Craft compelling product narratives and user experiences that align emerging technologies with human needs. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work fluidly between atoms and pixels—translating user insights and technical possibilities into integrated designs. Prototype & Build: Develop and iterate design solutions through hands-on prototyping and close partnership with engineering. Ship Impactful Products: Drive work from concept to execution and contribute to shipped products that customers love. Shape the Team: Depending on your track, mentor designers and/or help define the future of the team’s design culture, tooling, and methods. A Day in the Life
What You’ll Explore and Influence: Exploring new hardware and software opportunities powered by AI: You’ll lead design team efforts that imagine how AI can reshape the form and function of everyday objects. This goes beyond simply integrating AI into existing devices—it’s about asking what new kinds of devices should exist because AI exists. Going beyond the traditional GUI: We’re entering a post-GUI world—one where touchscreens and menus are no longer the center of every interaction. Your work will imagine and design interaction paradigms that leave behind flat screens and point-and-click metaphors. Designing for ambient, context-aware interfaces in the smart home: You’ll investigate how ambient computing can turn a smart home into a seamless, responsive, and emotionally intelligent environment. Creating a unified interaction model across screens, spaces, and devices: A key challenge—and opportunity—is building a design system that spans across a diverse ecosystem. Bridging the boundaries between industrial design and interaction design: This role sits at the intersection of form and function, and you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping both. Basic Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, product designer, industrial designer or similar role. A portfolio of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills. Proven experience with rapid, iterative design and development processes. Proven track record presenting to and influencing people, from other designers to senior executive management. Experience leading projects and teams in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team including designers, industrial design, product managers, and engineers. Fluency in best practices for multi-platform information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques. Bachelor’s, or equivalent degree, in Design, HCI, ID, or related field or equivalent professional experience within the design field. Preferred Qualifications
You are excited about the role AI will play in the next generation of consumer devices—and want to help define it. You enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and execution, imagining bold futures and building toward them. You love engaging in early, ambiguous problem spaces and helping teams navigate toward clarity. You thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and are eager to work on both hardware and software design. You are comfortable switching between Individual Contributor and Manager responsibilities, based on what the team needs. You want to grow in a place that supports flexible career paths, whether as a design lead, a people manager, or both. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244,000/year in our highest geographic market.
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