Job Description
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Join AWS Marketing as a Design Technologist and help revolutionize how we shape our website experiences. In this role, you'll pioneer prototyping as a fundamental capability that drives our digital strategy forward. Working within a dynamic cross-functional team, you'll craft innovative prototypes that demonstrate critical functionality and influence product decisions through hands-on exploration of design, usability, and technical feasibility.
Your expertise will be instrumental in transforming abstract concepts into interactive, testable prototypes, enabling rapid hypothesis testing and validation. Collaborating closely with design, product, and engineering teams, you'll serve as a bridge between creative vision and technical implementation. This position offers significant ownership of large-scale prototyping initiatives that carry widespread impact across our digital presence.
We're seeking someone who thrives on experimentation and innovation. You'll have both the autonomy and encouragement to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and create novel solutions that enhance our customers' experiences. Your work will directly influence how millions of users interact with AWS platforms, making this an opportunity to drive meaningful change at a global scale.
The ideal candidate combines technical prowess with creative problem-solving abilities, turning complex challenges into elegant, user-centric solutions. If you're passionate about creating seamless digital experiences and want to shape the future of cloud computing's public face, this role offers the perfect platform to make your mark.
Key job responsibilities
Actively participate in concept development and design ideation as part of a cross-functional team.
Rapidly build and iterate on functional prototypes that express design intent, using the best and most appropriate tools and techniques for the task.
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.
Lead large, wide impact DT projects. Examples could include a specific tool or feature that crosses many disparate areas of the site or product line.
Lead others and set direction in the face of ambiguity
Participate in annual planning and end-to-end design process
Evaluate and document any new creative and/or engineering standards or patterns that could arise from your work
Proactively mentor and develop other Designers and Engineers
Effectively present work to all levels of leadership
About the team
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience designing and launching new products from the ground up
Experience with web, mobile web, or mobile app front-end development
BS in Computer Science or related technical field, or 4 years of relevant work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
Portfolio of work that demonstrates how you have used technology to create design solutions
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,000/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.
Join AWS Marketing as a Design Technologist and help revolutionize how we shape our website experiences. In this role, you'll pioneer prototyping as a fundamental capability that drives our digital strategy forward. Working within a dynamic cross-functional team, you'll craft innovative prototypes that demonstrate critical functionality and influence product decisions through hands-on exploration of design, usability, and technical feasibility.
Your expertise will be instrumental in transforming abstract concepts into interactive, testable prototypes, enabling rapid hypothesis testing and validation. Collaborating closely with design, product, and engineering teams, you'll serve as a bridge between creative vision and technical implementation. This position offers significant ownership of large-scale prototyping initiatives that carry widespread impact across our digital presence.
We're seeking someone who thrives on experimentation and innovation. You'll have both the autonomy and encouragement to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and create novel solutions that enhance our customers' experiences. Your work will directly influence how millions of users interact with AWS platforms, making this an opportunity to drive meaningful change at a global scale.
The ideal candidate combines technical prowess with creative problem-solving abilities, turning complex challenges into elegant, user-centric solutions. If you're passionate about creating seamless digital experiences and want to shape the future of cloud computing's public face, this role offers the perfect platform to make your mark.
Key job responsibilities
Actively participate in concept development and design ideation as part of a cross-functional team.
Rapidly build and iterate on functional prototypes that express design intent, using the best and most appropriate tools and techniques for the task.
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.
Lead large, wide impact DT projects. Examples could include a specific tool or feature that crosses many disparate areas of the site or product line.
Lead others and set direction in the face of ambiguity
Participate in annual planning and end-to-end design process
Evaluate and document any new creative and/or engineering standards or patterns that could arise from your work
Proactively mentor and develop other Designers and Engineers
Effectively present work to all levels of leadership
About the team
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience designing and launching new products from the ground up
Experience with web, mobile web, or mobile app front-end development
BS in Computer Science or related technical field, or 4 years of relevant work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
Portfolio of work that demonstrates how you have used technology to create design solutions
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,000/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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Design Technologist, AWS Marketing CX- post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
