Amazon is hiring: Lead UX Designer, Ads, CreativeX, Creative Studio in Washingto

Join CreativeX, a pioneering initiative transforming how brands and creators realize their visions through our cutting-edge Creative Studio, a suite of AI-powered creative tools. We aspire to empower people to achieve more, faster, using tools that are as intuitive and inspiring as collaborating with a creative partner.

We are looking for a Lead UX Designer who is passionate about crafting exceptional experiences for a diverse range of creatives. In this role, you will actively engage in designing, prototyping, and delivering user experiences that revolutionize advertising.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and owning the design vision and strategy for Creative Studio, enhancing customer experiences through generative AI and intelligent agents.
• Leading hands-on design execution from wireframes to polished prototypes and production-ready assets.
• Rapidly exploring, building, and validating ideas to find the best interaction models for AI-driven creativity.
• Designing elegant, intuitive, and reliable user experiences seamlessly integrated into creative and advertising workflows.
• Collaborating closely with engineering, research, and product teams to align on goals and drive execution.
• Independently navigating challenges, proactively unblocking yourself, and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Championing inclusive, responsible design practices driven by AI.
• Mentoring fellow designers while exemplifying a builder mindset focused on speed, creativity, and action.
• Advocating for the unique needs of advertising asset creators and creative professionals.

About CreativeX:

CreativeX is a dynamic team of engineers, scientists, designers, and researchers operating like a startup within Amazon. We prioritize experimentation, customer obsession, and efficient delivery. Our flagship offering, Creative Studio, empowers brands and creators to produce outstanding work rapidly, harnessing the power of generative AI and intelligent creative solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 10 years of UX/product design experience with leadership in complex or technical domains.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design thinking, polished interfaces, and effective prototypes.
• Proven ability to deliver complete designs for successfully launched products.
• Familiarity with creative production tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and motion or 3D tools.
• Understanding of the workflows and challenges involved in creating advertising assets.
• Experience in designing tools or systems incorporating AI/ML technologies.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent collaboration, storytelling, and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience applying user research to inform iterative design processes.
• A deep curiosity for and familiarity with generative AI.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prototyping experience with front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript or similar).
• Exposure to intelligent systems, conversational interfaces, or LLM-powered workflows.
• Familiarity with responsible AI principles, such as safety, fairness, and transparency.
• Demonstrated mentorship and leadership skills while remaining hands-on.
• A passion for empowering creative professionals with beautifully designed, high-velocity tools.

This role can be based in New York, NY or Seattle, WA. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets, with a base pay range from $147,600/year to $244,000/year, depending on experience and knowledge. Along with a full range of benefits, Amazon offers equity and sign-on payments as part of its total compensation package.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers all employees to achieve the best outcomes for our customers.