Director, Packaging Design @ Amazon
placeSeattle, WA
attach_money $350,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 1 day ago
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******* @amazon.com
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About the Role
The Director, Packaging Design at Amazon is responsible for leading the packaging creative direction across the Devices portfolio. The role champions design excellence while creating engaging unboxing experiences for global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an agile design team for packaging initiatives.
- Develop global and regional packaging designs from creative briefs.
- Collaborate with Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering, UX, Brand, and Research teams.
- Provide mentorship and creative direction to designers.
- Oversee production execution ensuring quality control and adherence to specifications.
- Articulate design concepts and present work to senior leaders.
Basic Qualifications
- 15+ years of creative design experience with a robust portfolio.
- 5+ years of people management experience.
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong leadership with excellent communication skills.
- Experience in retail packaging and unboxing experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating multiple product form factors.
- Knowledge of paper-based materials for tech products.
- Comfort with experimental methodologies and continuous improvement.
- Understanding of retail and e-commerce dynamics.
Additional Information
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The role adheres to local labor laws and regulations, including considerations under the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinances.
Key skills/competency
- Packaging Design
- Creative Direction
- Leadership
- Unboxing Experience
- Retail Packaging
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Visual Storytelling
How to Get Hired at Amazon
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Tailor it to highlight packaging design leadership.
- Showcase Portfolio: Include diverse packaging projects and unboxing experiences.
- Research Amazon: Study their culture, values, and design philosophy.
- Prepare for Leadership: Emphasize management and creative direction skills.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Figma and Adobe tutorials.
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Study retail packaging design trends.
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Understand print production processes.
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Practice technical design presentation skills.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging design conflict.
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Explain how you lead creative teams.
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Share an experience managing ambiguity.
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Discuss a project with cross-functional collaboration.
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