Design Manager, Amazon Music Creative Production

Design Manager, Amazon Music Creative ProductionAre you passionate about developing strong design solutions and defining scalable processes?Are you driven by the challenge of leading high-performing design teams that create best-in-class consumer experiences?Do you want to hone your skills in operational excellence while collaborating with global stakeholders and external partners?If so, the Amazon Music Creative Production team is looking for a talented Design Manager with a track record of team leadership, design excellence, and process optimization.Key job responsibilitiesTeam Leadership and DevelopmentLead a team of Visual Designers creating medium to high-complexity design deliverablesManage day-to-day operations including resource planning, staffing, and quality controlOversee hiring and training of new team membersDefine, recognize and develop talent while creating an inspiring creative work environmentBuild, coach and mentor high-class design teamsActively bring out the best in designers, developing both individual designers and team dynamicsDesign Excellence and QualityEnsure customer experience is always at the forefront of design deliverablesIntroduce, develop, and ensure best design practices and processesCommunicate quality expectations organizationallyDeliver cohesive and innovative design that is customer-focused, simple and intuitiveInspire team to raise the creative bar by developing effective brand experiencesOperational Efficiency and Process OptimizationEnsure productivity is maximized through supervision, training, and analysisProvide feedback on performance data on a regular basisCollect, track, and present metrics related to processes, team accuracy and efficiencyDrive improvements in efficiency, throughput and cost across the organizationContinuously evaluate tools and processes and offer solutions for efficiency and scalabilityEncourage team to innovate, automate and build efficiencies in delivery and qualityA day in the lifeWe're growing quickly and hiring the best talent to drive our creative vision forward.This is an exciting opportunity to join our Amazon Music Creative Production team as a Design Manager leading a group of Visual Designers creating digital marketing assets.You will serve as a central operational leader, building the frameworks, quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration mechanisms required to successfully deliver high volumes of digital assets while maintaining exceptional quality.About the teamThe Creative Production team at Amazon Music is an operationally-driven design production team of designers, campaign project managers, QA specialists and operations managers responsible for creating and delivering high volumes of digital assets.We partner closely with internal global stakeholders and external agents to provide operational support while delivering high quality assets in a fast-paced, agile, dynamic multinational environment.Basic QualificationsSelf-starter with ability to work in ambiguous situations4+ years of industry experience in visual design or related creative disciplineDemonstrated ability to hire and develop employeesBachelor's degree or equivalent experiencePrior experience managing design teams with progression advertising campaign experienceDemonstrated proficient written and speaking English communication skillsExperience analyzing metrics accurately and building models around data to provide solutionsExperienced in client facing roles handling accounts or campaignsProficiency in design principles (Typography, Composition, Scale, and Color Theory)Proficiency in design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop Artboards)Thorough knowledge of design practices, tools, and standardsExperience in design, digital production, and project management of print and digital advertising productsPortfolio and assessment are requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience communicating to a diverse, global audienceExperience with performance marketing creativeOur 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 for more information.If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr