Amazon is hiring : UX Director, Ad products & Creative eXperience, Advertising U

We are looking for a product design leader to drive end-to-end ad experiences reaching customers where they shop, read, listen, and watch.In this role, you'll lead (and grow) a high-performing team of UX professionals working collaboratively with user research, engineering, and product management through all aspects of the product development life-cycle. This includes ownership of: (1) New ad placements and formats integrated in Amazon devices, entertainment properties, online and physical stores; (2) Brand shopping experiences, including Brand Stores, Posts, and Brand Follow; (3) Creative authoring tools within the Amazon Ad console, and the Amazon Demand Side Platform; and (4) The underlying services and tools that allow assets to be created/captured, categorized, and syndicated.You will build durable partnerships with teams across Amazon to drive collaboration and innovation ensuring that ads are an integrated part of evolving experiences. Creates scalable systems that enable federation of design work.Works proactively through the ambiguity of understanding customer needs, defining new products, and applying new technologies. Can bring structure to ambiguity or uncertainty. Our solutions on Amazon.com, services like Twitch, IMDb TV, Prime Video, Alexa, Amazon Music, and partnerships with third-party publishers and exchanges make Amazon Ads the ultimate amplifier for brands to reach the right audiences in the right places, both on and off Amazon.Basic Qualifications15+ years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, product designer, or similar role designing mobile, web, and/or other applications.An online portfolio of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions across desktop and mobile devices.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 in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team including designers, web developers, writers, product managers, and software developers.Fluency in best practices for multimodal experiences and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.Bachelor's, or equivalent degree, in Design, HCI, or related field or equivalent professional experience within the design field.Preferred Qualifications10+ years of experience successfully leading and managing design teams of 40 - Excellent bias for action including the ability to juggle multiple priorities and effectively deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Be willing to roll up the sleeves to meet business and product deliverables.Design operations experience required to drive organizational design, product roadmaps, project planning, and resource prioritization.Possess excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.Experience with advertising products and technology.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.