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 positions, and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day.
Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Design Technologist 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), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).
You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.
Key job 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.
A day in the life
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 https://amazon.design/ , and come build the future with us.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
● Currently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Human-Centered Interaction, Design, Statistics, Psychology or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2024 – December 2027.
● 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.
● Provide at least two creative materials for Amazon to review. They can be in any format (i.e. website, PDF, slide deck, etc.). Please review the Creative Materials Guidance section below.
• 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.
• 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.
Creative Materials Guidance:
• Show your thinking: Include at least two projects indicating the problem you were trying to solve, your design process, early design iterations, the final implemented design. We want to see your approach.
• Pay attention to detail: A submission is a visual story-telling (beginning, middle, and end). Have a clear visual hierarchy, consistent spacing and alignment, and show your intention behind your decision.
• Be customer-centric: Explain who your customer is, their unmet needs, how you validated or invalidated your assumptions about your customer, and how your design addresses their needs.
We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow.
At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth.
How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $31.15/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $78.37/hr 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
