myGwork - Sr. UX Designer, People Engagement Experience

UX Designer is needed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Client: myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. The People Engagement Experience (PEX) team revolutionizes user experiences for Amazonians globally, directly impacting millions by helping them achieve work-life balance and advance in their careers. As a UX Designer on the employee-facing design systems team, you will lead design initiatives, create implementation strategies, and deliver scalable design components across products and platforms.

The role requires a candidate who is an innovative self-starter, capable of driving operational excellence, influencing others, and collaborating with engineering teams in a fast-paced environment. You will also be responsible for the following key job responsibilities:

• Assume ownership for components, patterns, and templates for product experiences and features across various platforms.
• Collaborate closely with designers and engineers to implement high-quality, scalable additions to the design system.
• Create and maintain documentation outlining standards and best practices for the component library.
• Model and exemplify Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
• Implement processes for scaling and managing parts of a design system.
• Provide coaching and feedback to grow junior team members.
• Dive deep to learn how product managers, designers, and engineers serve customers.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of design experience.
• An available online portfolio.
• Expertise in Figma.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hands-on visual design.
• Experience delivering design solutions for large scope and complexity projects.
• Experience in defining and maintaining design patterns and UX standards.

Additional Information

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. They do 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 wish to request accommodations, please visit the Amazon accommodations page. Protecting your privacy and data security is a top priority for Amazon; please consult their Privacy Notice for more information.