AmazonSr. Concept Designer, Worldwide Grocery Retail Growth & Development
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Concept Designer, Worldwide Grocery Retail Growth & Development in Seattle, United States. It pays $130k-$175k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Revit, retail design and concept design among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 22,000+ other open roles on Level.
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Translate brand design standards into innovative physical grocery store concepts and programmatic retail spaces for Amazon.
In this role, you will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to develop physical retail store concepts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and has a deep passion for innovative retail design. They possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, take effective action without needing to know the total picture. We are looking for someone who is obsessed with creating world-class shopping experiences for our customers both the micro and macro level and exhibits excellent project management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Key job responsibilities
- Translate design standards into store concepts in an innovative yet fiscally responsible way.
- Drive and creates program documentation, standards and design modules through Revit and other production software.
- Manage projects with high levels of ambiguity.
- Work upstream of the store design team to develop viable concepts and solutions.
- Solve highly ambiguous problem areas in existing retail initiatives while delivering simple and delightful shopping solutions to customers.
- Build design solutions with minimal guidance from others.
- Translate Marketing, Operations, and User Experience requirements into cohesive design solutions.
- Drive the concept design process and work with key internal and external stakeholders in the production of comprehensive drawing packages, shop drawings, specifications, prototypes and first articles.
- Write program documents that drive new innovations, outline testing/analysis to inform design decisions, or define standards and processes.
- Document and disseminate information about key learnings and best practices to team members.
- Coordinate with category, food safety, operations and tech teams to gather and document performance requirements and gain approvals.
- Create presentation packages as needed to communicate design and conducts design review meetings with cross-functional teams and senior leadership for design concepts.
- Coordinate with Construction team on budget considerations and value engineering as required.
- Articulate design trade-offs for implementing a design and shares with design team for implementation.
- Suggest alternative design approaches based on industry standards, knowledge of color, material, finish, operational, and procurement capabilities.
- Demonstrate willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing work environment and deals effectively with varying workload requirements; can shift gears comfortably, manages competing demands, delays or unexpected events.
Basic qualifications
- 6+ years of design experience
- Have an available online portfolio
- Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
- Experience gathering and analyzing large amounts of data and delivering continuous business improvements
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (agile to waterfall)
- Experience working and contributing to project playbooks, building schedules, managing issues/risks, establishing communication plans and stakeholder management
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.
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How we rate this
Sr. Concept Designer, Worldwide Grocery Retail Growth & Development at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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