Architectural Design Lead, ICDS, Integrated Change and Design Solutions (ICDS)
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Lead architectural design and program management for Amazon's ICDS team, producing 2D/3D composite designs using AutoCAD and Revit.
You'll collaborate closely with design teams across the organization, driving composite delivery from kickoff to completion with speed and precision. If you think quickly, communicate clearly under pressure, and take pride in delivering high-quality design work on a tight timeline — this role was made for you.
Key job responsibilities
• Own end-to-end composite design delivery for a high-impact program, producing accurate 2D/3D designs using AutoCAD and Revit
• Manage project and program timelines, tracking deliverables, surfacing risks early, and keeping stakeholders informed
• Collaborate closely and continuously with design teams to align on scope, resolve blockers, and accelerate delivery
• Translate operational requirements into composite designs that meet construction and launch standards
• Support clash detection and under-the-roof design validation to reduce rework and protect capital investment
• Communicate proactively with business partners to maintain visibility on program status and design decisions
• Adapt quickly as project requirements evolve, maintaining quality without sacrificing speed
A day in the life
Your day is split between doing and managing. In the morning, you might be heads-down in Revit working through a composite, and by afternoon you're in a review with design partners, tracking open items and making sure nothing is blocking delivery. You're the person who knows where every deliverable stands, what's at risk, and what needs to happen next.
You communicate clearly, make quick decisions, and bring people with you. When the timeline tightens — and it will — you stay focused, stay collaborative, and find a way through.
About the team
ICDS is Amazon's in-house design and scan organization, delivering composite products that drive network expansion across 17+ business units. Operating at the intersection of operational design, BIM data governance, and scan technology, the team directly impacts how Amazon builds, launches, and scales its fulfillment network.
ICDS supports diverse building types—mixed-use fulfillment, pharmacy, Hazmat, Air, and Leo operations—driving end-to-end composite delivery, clash detection, and under-the-roof design readiness before ground-breaking. The team deploys scan technology to maintain accurate as-built composite catalogues, supports Facility Twins initiatives, and delivers measurable operational savings at scale.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- 5+ years of technical , design and architecture experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience using one or more of the following CAD technologies: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp or KeyShot, and MS Office Suite
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience in delivering design solutions for projects of large scope and complexity
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
- Experience in clash detection and Navisworks
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 109,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Irving - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
How we score this
Architectural Design Lead, ICDS, Integrated Change and Design Solutions (ICDS) at Amazon scores 0 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.
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