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Design Technologist Intern (Summer)

Amazon Internships

Amazon internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in the office Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon workday. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Design Technologist roles at all locations we hire for in the United States.

Locations

You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process, but we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.

Role Overview

As a Design Technologist Intern, you will collaborate with senior technologists and designers to build prototype solutions as part of the product-feature development cycle that answer questions about the design, usability, feasibility, and desirability of proposed CXs. You will also produce working samples and reference code that demonstrate how a desired CX could be implemented.

In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.

Creative Materials Guidance

  • Show your thinking: Include at least two projects indicating the problem you were trying to solve, your design process, early design iterations, and the final implemented design. We want to see your approach.
  • Pay attention to detail: A submission is a visual story-telling (beginning, middle, and end). Have a clear visual hierarchy, consistent spacing and alignment, and show your intention behind your decision.
  • Be customer-centric: Explain who your customer is, their unmet needs, how you validated or invalidated your assumptions about your customer, and how your design addresses their needs.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Build prototype solutions as part of the product-feature development cycle.
  • Take a defined UX idea, turn it into code, and deliver it on schedule using a variety of languages, libraries, and supporting technologies.
  • Pattern-match against existing designs, Amazon-brand guidelines, and team-specific design patterns.
  • Take part in design reviews with UX designers and/or Sr. UX designers and regularly present your work to your team.
  • Work with stakeholders to plan projects for effective delivery while maintaining high standards for design.
  • Be a passionate and effective advocate for design with non-design audiences.

A Day in the Life

Design at Amazon has been growing steadily in reach and impact—from devices to fashion, delivery logistics to search and streaming video, from voice and sound to physical retail, and more—all while creating and cultivating experiences that touch Amazon customers everywhere, every day. Amazon design teams include every flavor of UI, UX, visual, motion, illustration, brand, and marketing design roles—as well as design technologists, researchers, writers, and more.

Were on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know youre ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, youll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

Basic Qualifications

  • Are enrolled in or have completed a Bachelors degree in computer science, human-centered interaction, design, statistics, psychology, or related field.
  • Are enrolled in an academic program that is physically located in the United States.
  • Are 18 years of age or older.
  • Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to a maximum 12 week internship.
  • Experience building prototypes to advance design thinking and the final product experience.
  • Knowledge of interaction design and design process.
  • Have at least two creative materials for Amazon to review (they can be in any format, i.e. website, PDF, slide deck).
  • Experience with modern software development, web development frameworks, APIs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Are enrolled in or have completed a Masters degree in computer science, human-centered interaction, design, statistics, psychology, or related field.
  • Experience collaborating with UX, product, and non-technical partners.
  • Experience in designing cross-platform experiences.
  • Experience designing native mobile experiences (iOS, Android, and Kindle) and mobile-optimized websites.
  • Understanding of broadcast/motion design, color theory, typography, composition, and iconography.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, and 401(k) matching.