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Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team that is building world-changing technology? Are you looking for an opportunity to us your creative and design talent to create value for tens of millions of customers around the world? Do you get excited by aerospace, space exploration and satellites? If so, then the Project Kuiper Marketing Team wants to speak with you.

Kuiper Marketing understands the powerful role that creativity and design play in crafting delightful experiences that increase brand awareness, brand love, and brand loyalty with our customers. This is an opportunity to help build an Amazon space brand from the ground up. If this sounds good to you, then keep reading.

Key job responsibilities

Project Kuiper Marketing is seeking a customer-obsessed Sr. Art Director to join our team. They will obsess over—and take ownership of—the mechanics of creative content production. They will seamlessly switch from designing high-fidelity PowerPoint presentations that communicate Kuiper’s mission and value proposition to global enterprise customers and policy-makers, to adapting/developing 3D system iconography, to designing custom mission patches, to animating 3D objects that bring our technology and services to life. The Sr. Art Director will be digitally-savvy and adept at adjusting to change, approaching challenges with a problem-solving mindset. They will continue to define our brand standards as we grow globally. They will be a flexible collaborator, proficient in implementing creative best practices and providing guidance to the Kuiper team and our partners.

They are professional, hold the highest standards, and a fast learner. They have experience applying sound judgment in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and changing work environment. They are a detail-oriented planner with demonstrated ability to communicate and respond effectively while maintaining flexibility. The ideal candidate will think about the big picture and will not sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They will act on behalf of Amazon and their team. They never say “That’s not my job”, and are willing to take on any task.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

About the team

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Innovation is part of our DNA. Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state-of-the-art in space-based systems design and wireless systems.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Redmond, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in design, visual/3D graphic design or brand strategy, marketing, or commensurate experience

• 5+ years as a Designer, Art Director or similar Digital Creative Marketing role with a portfolio of design projects (a portfolio will be requested)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions

• Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud design suite of tools (Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop)

• Expertise in PowerPoint design and PowerPoint template design

• Ability to share ideas and receive feedback from business partners and stakeholders through presentations and writing

• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality, original graphic designs and visual elements across all media

• Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery

• 5+ years of experience working in direct collaboration with product marketers, design leaders, and stakeholders for implementation of visual design and marketing campaigns, brand standards and design specs/guidelines

• 2+ years of industry experience as a visual designer, marketing designer, graphic designer, or similar VX-related role.

• Proficiency in KeyShot or similar 3D render software

• Proficiency with animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Maya/Max, Blender, etc.)

• Experience working with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine)

• Fluency in best practices for web-based design, and demonstrated knowledge of design principles and techniques

• Deep understanding of digital, social and “on-the-horizon” media; experience creating graphics and animation for social channel

• Proven experience implementing visual designs for mobile/web products and developing visual design systems to serve broader products

• On-set video and photo production experience

• Proficiency with illustrating and presenting design ideas and approaches

• Experience designing for Lego (or another content management system/CMS)

• Balance of creative and organization skills with experience using Project Management software (e.g., Bynder, SmartSheet)

• Impeccable attention to detail, excellent art direction and design sensibility

• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role

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 $113,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,300/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.