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Principal UX Design Researcher, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Principal UX Design Researcher, Amazon Industrial Robotics Job ID: 3147766 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

The Principal UX Design Researcher role is responsible for defining experience for our products from the Industrial Design perspective. You will work closely with the designers, so along with your design research experience your experience as a designer, or working with designers, is required. You will work with the design team to help create and evaluate concepts by prioritizing research questions based on analysis of current knowledge, project goals, and identified risks. You will identify the best methods with consideration for timeline and resources, and you should be able to take a creative and nimble approach while weighing potential impact to data quality. You will need to understand the importance of ensuring conclusions from Design Research are reliably and adequately supported by evidence. Your data analysis will determine key findings and recommendations and when required may point to the need for additional data. You will run a broad range of research programs to help align design and experience with user needs. These programs will range in scope from large contextual investigations to focused technology evaluations. You will be expected to work on multiple or overlapping projects that could require challenging methodologies, often in multiple or international locations, and often working with outside suppliers of research.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to translate data and findings into compelling written presentations and useful design inspiration. You will also act as a liaison to the Product Management, Digital User Experience, and Marketing groups in order to collaborate and coordinate our design research with the research other groups are doing. The goal is to leverage ours and other group’s findings in combining design research, traditional market research, and business requirements into defining compelling and successful digital hardware product experiences.

Basic Qualifications

Experience in quantitative and qualitative research

Bachelor's degree

Expert in User-Centered Design methodologies, including need finding interviews, contextual inquiry, heuristic analyses, user testing, and iterative design cycles.

Proven experience scoping and leading research, teams and vendors.

Experience working closely with Industrial Design and Interaction Design disciplines.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI, or equivalent) research expertise in Social and Cognitive Sciences, applied to studying how people interact through and with computers and new devices.

Exceptional presentation, communication and collaboration skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products Power Point and Word

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and other design tools at an advanced level

Master's degree or above in an advanced technical degree field

Experience in Human Factor/Ergonomic design and test methodologies

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 our Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $172,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $268,900/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.

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