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NOTE: By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Design Technologist Intern roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara). Design at Amazon has been growing steadily in reach and impact—from devices to fashion, delivery logistics to search and streaming video, from voice and sound to physical retail, and more—all while creating and cultivating experiences that touch Amazon customers everywhere, every day. Amazon design teams include every flavor of UI, UX, visual, motion, illustration, brand, and marketing design roles—as well as design technologists, researchers, writers, and more. Check out Amazon.design, and come build the future with us. As a Design Technologist Intern, you will collaborate with senior technologists and designers to build prototype solutions as part of the product-feature development cycle that answer questions about the design, usability, feasibility, and desirability of proposed CXs. You will also produce working samples and reference code that demonstrate how a desired CX could be implemented. Amazon internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks with start dates in May – July 2022. Applicants should have at a minimum one quarter/semester remaining after their internship concludes.

Responsibilities

  • Build prototype solutions as part of the product-feature development cycle
  • Take a defined UX idea, turn it into code, and deliver it on schedule using a variety of languages, libraries, and supporting technologies
  • Pattern-match against existing designs, Amazon-brand guidelines, and team-specific design patterns.
  • Take part in design reviews with UX designers and/or Sr. UX designers and regularly present your work to your team.
  • Work with stakeholders to plan projects for effective delivery while maintaining high standards for design.
  • Be a passionate and effective advocate for design with non-design audiences.

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Human-Centered Interaction, Design or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between September 2022 – August 2024
  • Knowledge of modern web development tools, frameworks and techniques (React, NodeJS, TypeScript, CSS pre-processors, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience building prototypes to advance design thinking and the final product experience
  • Understanding of interaction design and design process
  • Creative materials demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (e.g., study plans, reports, portfolio)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience collaborating with UX, Product, and non-technical partners
  • Additional design skills in related fields, including film-making, motion design, and prototyping
  • Understanding of broadcast/motion design, color theory, typography, composition and iconography
  • Experience in designing cross platform experiences
  • Programming experience on native mobile platforms
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $6,765/month; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.

Company – Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A1810445

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