3D Visual Designer, Creative Technology & Strategy

DESCRIPTION North America Stores Marketing is on a mission to make Amazon the most-loved shopping destination for customers. We aspire to meet customers where they are with a steady drumbeat of inspiring, relevant, and automated content that builds upon recent shopping missions while also introducing them to new and timely ideas. We do this by combining technology, science, innovation, marketing, and creativity to build new customer-facing features and experiences alongside innovative tools for marketers. We are looking for creative, customer-obsessed, curious, and highly entrepreneurial leaders to join our team. The ideal candidate is an experienced, self-directed designer, detail-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity. In this role, you will create high-quality, photorealistic 3D assets, environments, and animations to support product visualization, marketing campaigns, and immersive brand experiences. This role blends artistic vision with technical expertise to bring concepts to life across digital and physical platforms. Key responsibilities include modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, in collaboration with marketing and product teams. You are eager to learn Amazon’s proprietary 3D tools but also bring a wealth of knowledge (ex: Blender) and are willing to partner on feedback loops and product development with tech teams. You know how to lead by example, are organized, and self-motivated. The day to day in this role will range. You will advise science partners on art, design, and motion direction during R&D or be hands on making branded assets for campaigns. You spend the majority of your time in the tools making bar-raising creative and setting the pace for those around you. The Ideal Candidate Has: • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and is comfortable meeting with stakeholders regularly. • A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams and prioritize deliverables. • A strong sense of ownership, urgency, independence, and flexibility. • The technical aptitude to learn the systems and technology used in our day-to-day business. Key job responsibilities Basic Qualifications: • An online portfolio or samples of work demonstrating strong visual communication, a deep understanding of typography, color, print and digital executions, and great user-centered design solutions. Portfolio should also include 3D work. • 5+ years of relevant experience with visual design. • 1-2 years experience with 3D animation tools (Blender, Maya, or something similar) • Strong time management skills and the ability to be self-directed as needed. • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Highly proficient in Figma, Adobe Suite, and related design and production software. • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as visual communications or graphic design. • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Effective cross-team collaborator with the ability to work across multiple creative projects. • Expert understanding of the web production process; familiarity with post-production retouching. • Knowledge of the latest UI & creative tech trends, techniques, and technologies BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 3+ years of design experience • Have an available online portfolio • Experience in Adobe Creative Suit applications, with high proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat using macOS • Bachelors DegreePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with e-commerce, search, social, and other major application types and their UX patterns • Experience creating services and applications with multiple user touch points on different platforms and devices • Experience in designing for both mobile and desktop applications. • Experience with motion design and video editing is a bonus Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $108,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.