UX Design Manager, Customer Engagement Technology Job at Amazon in Arlington – Amazon

At Amazon, we strive to be Earth’s most customer-centric company. The Amazon Customer Service UX Studio is key to that mission, defining UX that empowers our customer service teams to deliver world-class support. We are seeking a UX Design Manager to lead our team in reimagining the suite of tools used by our Customer Service Associates and internal teams. These tools are critical for efficiently resolving customer issues, analyzing performance, and driving continuous improvement across Amazon’s global customer service operations.In this role, you will lead a team of designers to create next-generation experiences, overseeing the design of solutions that serve diverse internal users across multiple geographies, time zones, and business units. You should be a UX leader with a strong strategic vision and a desire to deeply understand both customer and operational needs. You excel at focusing on the big picture, connecting dots across complex systems, while simultaneously diving deep into the details to create bar-raising experiences.As a systems-oriented thinker, you thrive on solving ambiguous and multi-faceted problems, simplifying highly technical challenges in elegant ways. You’re passionate about driving innovation by anticipating future needs and looking around corners. You will partner closely with product management, science, engineering, and operations teams to both solve immediate challenges and shape the future of customer service experiences. You will leverage emerging technologies and deep customer insights to drive the business toward unprecedented, user-centric solutions. Your ability to synthesize operational insights into clear design narratives and use data to influence stakeholders will be crucial for building alignment and driving change.As a UX Design Manager, you will develop best-in-class experiences in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, from early-stage concepts to global implementation. As a pragmatic leader, you’ll translate complex operational challenges into actionable design strategies that serve diverse internal users, from front-line Customer Service Associates to senior leadership.Key job responsibilitiesEffectively hire, manage performance, and coach team members to foster innovation and growthAct as a role model, mentor, and motivator while building strong relationships across operations, product, and engineering teamsDrive strategic UX vision and initiatives to improve the overall operational experienceLead data-informed design decisions that balance user needs with operational efficiencyBuild alignment across divergent views and manage escalations effectivelyEstablish and maintain mechanisms for measuring design impact and successDrive end-to-end design processes, from research and concept to launchBuild compelling narratives that connect operational insights to business opportunitiesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS8+ years of UX design experience, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership roleStrong portfolio demonstrating leadership of complex enterprise tool design projectsProven track record of driving large-scale UX initiatives that improve operational efficiencyExperience in stakeholder management and presentation to diverse audiencesExperience building consensus through clear communication and strong rationaleDeep understanding of customer service operations and contact center environmentsExpertise in design systems and pattern libraries for enterprise applicationsBachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or equivalent experienceExpert knowledge of design and prototyping tools such as Figma and ProtoPiePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS5+ years leading UX teams in enterprise software environmentsExperience designing tools for large-scale operational environmentsStrong background in data-driven design and performance optimizationExceptional design craft and systems thinking, with a proven ability to create sophisticated, coherent design systems at scaleExperience working cross-team and synthesizing feedback and input from product management, engineering, and testingAdvanced knowledge of AI, machine learning, and natural language processing, with the ability to leverage these technologies in user-centric design solutionsMaster’s degree in Design, HCI, or related fieldAmazon 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.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 here 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 $136,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $225,500/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 here.This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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