Web Designer

Job description

DESCRIPTION

At Amazon we are building a world class last mile operation, significantly complimented by Amazon Flex. Amazon Flex works directly with independent contractors – called delivery partners – to make deliveries to our customers. With Amazon Flex, partners act as their own boss. They can build their own schedule and choose from different types of opportunities (scheduled-ahead blocks, instant offers), all while making great earnings. Amazon Flex is powered by a mobile app that works in concert with our advanced systems, allowing partners to sign in, accept an offer, see a map of the location, and more.

We are seeking a talented, customer-focused Web Designer with proven development experience and a passion for taking high-level ideas, and turning them into inspiring and relevant design. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating with business stakeholders and usability specialists, to translate business goals into creative designs that improve the user experience.

Key responsibilities include:
· Develop designs and layouts, manage graphic production/acquisition, and build websites and microsites for Amazon Flex and related properties.
· Interface with cross functional teams to develop and implement creative solutions for desktop, mobile and tablet based requirements.
· Perform graphical maintenance and updates for the existing website and mobile applications.
· Evolve the site’s look, feel and navigation, ensuring the layout of content is logical and accessible.
· Continually evaluate/monitor the site branding and experience in order to guide its advancement.
· Partner with management and others to anticipate future business changes and challenges to proactively develop new or improved designs.
· Manage online creative assets and implement new design processes.
· Contribute to the overall delivery partner communications strategy and special projects.
· Enforce and adhere to brand rules as related to design and logo usage.
· Own website metrics and reporting, and monitor website performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Mastery of the principals of design, typography, and color theory for the web.
· Strong knowledge of current web design trends and user-centered techniques.
· Strong communication and presentation skills.
· Ability to balance multiple priorities, solve complex problems while maintaining flexibility in fast-paced environment.
· Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced online environment.
· Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving.
· Willingness and desire to re-examine what you know in order to continually challenge your creativity.
· Knowledge of CSS, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, and Flash.
· Knowledge and experience with cross-browser and cross-platform design issues (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc).
· Experience with email communications design.
· Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Demonstrate experience setting a creative direction and executing designs to deliver on business objectives.
· 4 or more years of experience in web design and building.
· Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.